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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Featured Vacation Rentals

Treasure Cove Retreat - Charming waterfr...

Treasure Cove Retreat is located in one of the most spectacular areas of Fairfield Harbour in New Bern, North Carolina. This short-term rental property is a 1,046-square-foot, one-bedroom, two-bath waterfront unit with a roomy balcony facing the...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
1br Tranquil Condo Outdoor Gold & River ...

Summary:New Bern, a striking 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 entertainment...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Amazing 3 BR House / Downtown New Bern /...

Appreciate a fresh experience at this centrally-located place. This is a 2 story guesthouse located one block away from Tryon Palace. It is very walkable from all the nice eateries in downtown New Bern. It is newly remodeled and refreshed. All the...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Harbourside Hideout

Welcome to our beautiful studio condo, your ideal getaway for a comfortable and convenient stay! Located in a prime location, this modest yet fresh space offers everything you need for a enchanting hideaway.As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
A Beautifully Balanced Bungalow!

Welcome to the attractively balanced bungalow. Blending the ideal balance of character and appeal, with modern day amenities. Savor some sweet tea on the front porch swing, cuddle up after a day of touring historical New Bern and watch your...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
2br Deluxe Condo Family Fun Right on the...

Summary:New Bern, a beautiful 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
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8

Pamlico Highlights

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...

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...

Oriental History

What we now know as Oriental was first settled about 1870 by Louis B. Midyette. He took shelter in the area's natural harbor on the Neuse River and the mouth of Smith Creek when he was blown off course on his way to New Bern.

Washington, NC History

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,'...

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...