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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Welcome to our cavernous 4 Bedroom, 3 Full Bath waterfront river getaway on Brices Creek—ideal for kayaking, paddle boarding, boating, fishing, or simply calming by the water. You'll adore the huge acre lot in the outskirts of town with its own...
Get ready to relax in this Private 1-bedroom suite in New Bern. Guests can appreciate this comfortable space with amenities like complimentary WIFI, Mini-Fridge, Microwave, & Free Laundry. In The Heart of the City. Great Location- just mins. to...
Escape to this relaxing studio in beautiful New Bern. This comfortable getaway offers a calming ambiance for guests to relax and relax. With essential amenities, King size memory foam bed, WiFi, mini frig, microwave , Keurig and hair dryer. Your...
This historic bungalow known as the Alston-Charlotte dates back to the mid 1700's and it is one of ten oldest existing homes in Historic Downtown New Bern. This rare bungalow style home is brimming with character and appeal. The whimsical backyard...
Amazingly located; freshly rehabbed home in a waterfront gated community. Deepwater access with dock. 20 mins. from the historic town of New Bern. Walking/bicycle trails, golf course and more. Coastal communities within an hour drive or boat ride.
This unique historic home was originally a dependency to the grandiose Coor-Bishop House located a half block away, where President James Monroe stayed in 1819 while touring the South.The home contains two enormous bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and...
Explored in the late 1500s it was finally settled in 1690. James Bonner started the town on his own farm in the 1770s. After serving in the Continental Army, Bonner returned home and in 1776 renamed his town, originally called ''Forks of the Tar,'...
The North Carolina History Center, which is part of the extensive Tryon Palace, is a new 65 million dollar complex which transports visitors back in time to explore New Bern’s more than 300 years of local history.
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...
The town of Washington is rapidly becoming one of the highlights of North Carolina's Inner Banks due to its small town charm, incredible location along the Pamlico River, and eclectic blend of boutiques, restaurants, and attractions. This small...
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...
Visitors who want to take in a fantastically performed local show while admiring one of New Bern's many historical gems should make a date to attend a production staged by the New Bern Civic Theatre. With a role of a lifetime as one of Craven...