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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The photos say it all. 1 acre on the water. Near Cherry point. Ranch style with plenty of water vistas. Appreciate kayaking, canoeing SUP and sailing. Hole home is available for 1 year minimum. Must pass background with Wheless and Wheless.
Welcome to our striking 3-bedroom, 2.5-bathroom riverfront home, ideal for a calming hideaway or a fun-filled vacation. Located along the impressive Neuse River and surrounded by lush, wooded scenery, this roomy 3,100 sq ft property offers the ideal...
Cruise into your next adventure at this New Bern vacation rental! With vistas of the Neuse River from the open-concept living room and the wraparound deck, this 2-bed + loft, 2-bath home feels cavernous and airy. The home's location just 6 miles...
Summary: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...
Welcome to our striking 1-bedroom condo, ideally located on the marina in the Fairfield Harbour neighborhood. Savor impressive water vistas and the convenience of two full bathrooms, a completely equipped kitchen, in-unit laundry, and a Murphy bed...
The Windjammer Villas I units are charmingly located surrounding Forest Lake, one of three man-made lakes on the resort. Sit back and savor the natural beauty, and watch the birds from the screened-porch or deck. These units are within a 5 min. walk...
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,'...
While the small town of Havelock is often overshadowed by its Crystal Coast neighbors, the city is nonetheless a prime waterfront retreat for eastern North Carolina visitors who want to experience the real everyday life of the Inner Banks. Home to...
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...
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.
The New Bern Fire Department began as a fraternal organization and was originally called the "Atlantic Hook & Ladder Company," and was the first chartered fire department in the state of North Carolina. This original company became inactive...
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...