Your Guide to Pamlico, NC

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Pamlico, NC

The Pamlico region of North Carolina is a peaceful coastal area known for its wide riverfront views, maritime history, and connection to the state's inland sounds and estuaries.

Centered around the Pamlico Sound - the largest lagoon along the U.S. East Coast - this region includes charming towns like Washington, Bath, Oriental, and Belhaven. Visitors will find scenic waterfronts, historic districts, and an abundance of outdoor recreation, including boating, kayaking, fishing, and birdwatching. With its quiet creeks, wide open water, and slower pace of life, the Pamlico region offers a relaxing escape into North Carolina's coastal heartland.

Lodging options in the Pamlico region include cozy inns, waterfront cottages, and vacation rental homes. The area is ideal for travelers looking to explore hidden gems, enjoy water-based activities, and experience authentic small-town charm. Whether you're sailing along the sound, visiting North Carolina's oldest town, or simply watching the sunset from a dock, the Pamlico region offers a quiet and scenic getaway off the beaten path.

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Vacation Rental

Featured Vacation Rentals

3BR Retreat with King Suite and Pet-Frie...

Unwind with the whole family in this comfortable, refreshed home in a modest, peaceful neighborhood. Prepare home-cooked meals in the entirely equipped kitchen, and let the dog out to play in the private, fenced-in backyard. Savor your morning...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Family-Friendly New Bern Home w/ Backyar...

You and your family can feel right at home at this welcoming New Bern vacation rental! The 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home features a fenced-in backyard — ideal for your family pets to romp and play in — and ample space indoors. Family members of all...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Little Queen on Craven

Come savor downtown life in historic New Bern! Little Queen on Craven was constructed in 1814. This beautiful two-bedroom, 1.5 bathroom Federal-Period home is ideal for a long weekend hideaway. Visit, relax, and discover! Whatever your motivation...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
New Bern Retreat w/ Fire Pit ~ 1 Mi to D...

Feel the rich history and outdoor adventure that the town of New Bern has to offer with a stay at this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom, charmingly refreshed 1940s vacation rental home! Boasting a fenced-in backyard, Intelligent TVs, and a well-appointed...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Downtown New Bern Retreat • Full Kitch...

Located in the heart of downtown New Bern, North Carolina, this striking 1-bedroom, 1-bath hideaway offers high-speed internet, full kitchen, and just steps from historic streets, waterfront vistas and local dining. Whether you're on a...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Historic Downtown Condo-1 Bedroom

Historic Downtown New Bern one bedroom condo in the heart of our city. More than 20 eateries/bars within one block. Specialty gift stores, turn of the century Hardware Store, Ladies and Men's clothing stores surround you. One block from the...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2

Pamlico Highlights

Oriental Hisory Museum

The Oriental History Museum is one of Oriental's "newest" attractions, and since opening its storefront doors less than a decade ago, the museum has welcomed thousands of visitors in search of an inside-look of Oriental's celebrated maritime...

Glenburnie Park

Glenburnie Park is a scenic public park that’s located just northeast of the heart of Downtown New Bern. Tucked along the Neuse River in a primarily residential section of town, the park is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike...

Outer Banks Speedway

Visitors with a need for speed can hit the tracks in Creswell, just a couple miles west of Columbia, at the Outer Banks Speedway. The all-concrete 1/8 mile track has a two lane, 50' ft. wide racing surface where local and visiting speed demons can...

Pecan Grove Marina

The Pecan Grove Marina stands out among the marinas and boat slips that veritably overrun the small town of Oriental for three distinctive reasons: location, location, location. Set slightly inland from mile marker 182 along the Intracoastal...

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Asa Biggs House

The home of one of North Carolina's best known jurists and politicians, it has an interesting blend of Federal and Greek Revival details. Its awkward symmetry and rambling plan lend credence to local legend that Biggs added a room with the birth of...