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

Walkable to Downtown!

Feel the historic appeal of downtown New Bern from this 2 bedroom 1940's remodeled bungalow walkable to Tryon Palace and everything downtown New Bern has to offer! Two marked parking spots available onsite with complimentary overflow parking...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Historic New Bern, toward NAS Cherry Poi...

Discover this 3-bedroom townhome in New Bern. The space features a queen bed, a twin bed, a futon, and a murphy bed, offering flexible sleeping options for guests. Two bathrooms include invigorating showers with safety handles, tall toilets,and...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Victorian Vacation Rental Apt in Downtow...

Free WiFi | Free Toiletries | Outdoor SeatingDiscover the appeal of a bygone era at this restored New Bern vacation rental! Constructed in 1880, this Victorian apartment pairs timeless character with modern amenities for a memorable stay. Spend your...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Peaceful 1-bedroom at Club Wyndham Fairf...

Fairfield Harbour sits along the banks of the Neuse River in appealing 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 to...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Turtle Time Groove

Freshly remodeled 3BR/3BA waterfront home in New Bern, NC. Sleeps 7 with a king, queen, and three twin beds. Savor a enormous dining table, sun porch off the master, and handsome creek vistas. Kayaks are supplied for exploring, and you can fish or...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Adorable 2-bedroom house with Fire Pit, ...

Totally refreshed historic home in downtown New Bern blending appeal and modern comfort. Features 2 king master suites with private baths, a queen Murphy bed, and 2.5 baths total. Appreciate a private fenced yard with gated parking for 5+ cars, hot...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6

Pamlico Highlights

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...

Festival Park

Washington's Festival Park may look like a scenic and quiet natural park during a typical day in the downtown area, but the park comes to life regularly with an assortment of movies, concerts and festivals that have put the small town of Washington...

Bath, NC

The small community of Bath hasn't changed that much since it was officially established in 1705, and locals and long-time visitors wouldn't have it any other way. The small town, barely over a square mile in area, hugs the waterfront of the Pamlico...

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...

Bath, NC History

European settlement near the Pamlico River in the 1690's led to the creation of Bath, North Carolina's first town, in 1705. The town's location seemed ideal with easy access to the river and the Atlantic Ocean 50 miles away--at Ocracoke Inlet.

Jarvis Mansion

The Jarvis Mansion is a small and hard-to-find bed and breakfast located along a quiet portion of New Bern's main Pollock Street, just a block or so away from the scenic waterfront. The historic two-story white home, built around the turn of the...