The Pamlico-Neuse Region

This area includes the up-river communities along the Pamlico River and the Neuse River and the large rural area between them. These rivers are major tributaries of the Pamlico Sound and the region is prime sailing grounds; Oriental is dubbed the Sailing Capital of North Carolina.

Bath, the oldest town in North Carolina and known to be a home port to Blackbeard, is in the northern part of the region along the Pamlico River.

New Bern, at the head of the Neuse, hosts hundreds of historic homes and Tryon Palace.

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