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
Charming New Bern Log Cabin - Pets Welco...

You don’t need to leave modern life behind to appreciate the natural beauty of North Carolina’s central coast. This darling 1-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental cabin in New Bern is equipped with a full kitchen, a Intelligent TV, and a bunk bed for...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Cozy 2-bedroom condo with a view of the ...

Escape to this terrific condo in beautiful New Bern. This comfortable getaway features 2 bedrooms with a queen and full bed, 2 bathrooms including a calming jetted bathtub, and essential amenities like AC, WiFi, washing machine and dryer. Our place...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Charming 1-bedroom apartment in enchanti...

New Bern is waiting for you at this 1-bedroom apartment. This incredible space features a comfortable living room with a full bed, ideal for unwinding after a day of exploring. Guests can savor the calming ambiance of the queen bed in the bedroom...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
The Woodland -Luxury Retreat King Bed Pe...

Welcome to the Woodland! Located up to a modest patch of woods you are sure to appreciate your time in our cavernous home surrounded by nature.The spaceDiscover all you need for a enchanting stay in New Bern!Prefer traveling light? We offer soap...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Charming New Bern Log Cabin - Pets Welco...

You don’t need to leave modern life behind to appreciate the natural beauty of North Carolina’s central coast. This darling 1-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental cabin in New Bern is equipped with a full kitchen, a Intelligent TV, and a bunk bed for...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5

Pamlico Highlights

Lawson Creek Park

Lawson Creek Park is an active destination that's suitable for nature lovers and outdoors fans of all genres. Encompassing a massive 140 acre site surrounded by the waters of Lawson Creek and Trent River, this park is a perfectly scenic locale that...

Belhaven, NC History

Originally named Jack's Neck, Belhaven was once a bustling industrial town with a half-dozen lumber companies and a branch of the Norfolk and Southern Railroad.

Belhaven Memorial Museum

The Belhaven Memorial Museum clearly holds the title as one of the most distinctive and unique museums in Eastern North Carolina, with a collection that includes historical artifacts, scientific oddities, and everything in between.

Belhaven, NC

The little town of Belhaven may be a blink-and-you'll-miss-it town, but Eastern North Carolina visitors who decide to take the long way home along US Highway 264 will be rewarded with a visit to a picturesque waterfront town that is filled with...

Havelock Tourist and Event Center

The Havelock Tourist & Event Center and Marine Corps Aviation Exhibit, located just off of US 70 and close to the Havelock Chamber of Commerce is a must-stop for travelers who are new to this region of the Inner Banks. Stocked with military...

Carolina Creations

The Carolina Creations gallery is a downtown New Bern legend, and an instrumental contribution to the town's thriving art scene. Founded in 1989 by owners and artists Janet & Michael Francoeur, the gallery features their personalized...