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

Pristine Cottage w/ Access to the Trent ...

Welcome to your pristine escape in pretty New Bern! This 1-bedroom, 1.5-bath vacation rental bungalow is tucked away in a calming neighborhood just steps from Trent River. Unwind in the comfort of a entirely equipped home featuring a full kitchen...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Little Queen on Craven

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

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Unit A | Historic New Bern Stay!

Feel Victorian appeal in this restored 1880s New Bern apartment. This 2BR, 1BA unit offers antique furnishings, modern amenities, WiFi, in-unit laundry, Intelligent TV, a private porch, and more. Savor the Birthplace of Pepsi or the Governor’s...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
3 Mins to DT | Pickleball | Hot Tub | Ga...

Feel the ideal blend of historic appeal and modern comfort. Located in a serene and striking neighborhood, our gorgeously appointed home is just a short 5-min. drive from downtown New Bern, offering you simple access to the city’s vibrant stores...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Fairfield Harbour resort with  WI-FI and...

The Windjammer Villas I units are attractively located surrounding Forest Lake, one of three man-made lakes on the resort. Sit back and savor the natural beauty, and watch the birds from the screened-porch or deck. These units are within a 5 min...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
1br Tranquil Condo Outdoor Gold & River ...

Summary:New Bern, a appealing city founded in 1710, is home to Fairfield Harbour, a community located on the banks of the Neuse River. Fairfield Harbour offers an array of amenities, including land and water sports, river cruises, live...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4

Pamlico Highlights

Latham Whitehurst Nature Park

Latham Whitehurst Nature Park is one of the newest parks in Craven County, and was first opened to visitors and locals alike in 2011. Located in a quiet eastern section of the town of New Bern, the park is a popular destination for wildlife fans of...

Creekside Park

Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...

Oriental, NC

Many locals attest that Oriental is a "contagious destination," where vehicular travelers via the two lane US 55, or maritime travelers along the Neuse River or Pamlico Sound, tend to stop by for a night or two, and end up sticking around for an...

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...

Cahooque Creek Recreation Area

The waterfront Cahooque Creek Recreation Site, located at the very corner where the Hancock and Cahoogue rivers meet up with the expansive Neuse River, is a water and boat lover's dream destination. With easy access to all three of these rivers, in...

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