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

Cozy 1-bedroom condo with fitness room o...

This New Bern condo features 1 inviting bedroom with a king bed. The living room offers a comfortable couch bed for additional guests. With heating, a completely equipped kitchen and stackable washer/dryer, guests will have all the amenities of...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Wyndham Fairfield Harbour | 2BR/2BA Quee...

Summary:Fairfield Harbour sits along the banks of the Neuse River in striking New Bern, a city dating back to 1710. You'll find a full array of amenities here, ranging from land and water sports to river cruises, live entertainment, and the chance...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Near airport, restaurants, and river, Sm...

This older home with appeal, is mins. from the airport, a grocery store, eateries, the marina, and downtown Newbern. You will be a short drive from two rivers with one being a 5-min. walk from the home. Each bedroom either has an in-room bathroom or...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Neuse River House

The River House sits on multiple acres of wooded property with the home located near the bank of the Neuse River. With 4000 square feet of space this home has 4 bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms with accommodations to sleep 12, a chef's kitchen outfitted...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 12
Downtown New Bern

This New Bern home features 3 inviting bedrooms with a variety of bed sizes to accommodate guests. The 3 bathrooms offer a jetted bathtub and shower for a calming stay. Step inside this beautiful property and relax in the comfortable living spaces...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Upstairs Apartment One Mile from Medical...

This peaceful upstairs apartment with private entrance is only one mile from Carolina East Medical Center, 2.5 miles from downtown, and 20 miles from Cherry Point Marine Base.Welcome to your comfortable getaway! This appealing one-bedroom upstairs...

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

Pamlico Highlights

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...

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...

Down East Canvas and Gallery

The Down East Canvas and Gallery, located at the foot of the bridge in Oriental, is one of the Pamlico region's most interesting art spaces, with quite an unusual history to boot. With an avid collection that spans from the practical, (namely canvas...

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.

Neuse River Recreation Area

The Neuse River Recreation Area is an inviting rustic vacation destination for seasoned campers and newcomers alike, with an equally alluring location that's just steps away from the miles-wide Neuse River, and just a few miles away from New Bern...

Kidsville at Seth West Parrot Park

New Bern’s youngest visitors will have an amazing time discovering all the ways to have fun at Kidsville – one of the most enticing attractions within the expansive Seth West Parrot Park.