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

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
2 Mi to Downtown: Pet-Friendly Home in N...

Quiet Location (End of Street) | Fenced-In Fire Pit Area | Massage Chair | Arcade ConsoleLocated in the striking city of New Bern, with painless access to eateries, museums, and outdoor recreation, this 3-bed, 2-bath vacation rental home provides an...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 11
Cozy 2BR on Neuse River w/ Kitchen + Res...

Feel laid-back comfort at this appealing 2 Bedroom Condo at Sandcastle Cove, located along the spectacular waterfront in New Bern, North Carolina. Ideal for families or modest groups, this inviting getaway features a entirely equipped kitchen, a...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Historic Downtown Gem | Walk to Shops & ...

???? Downtown Gem | Walk Everywhere | Fire Pit & BikesFeel the ideal blend of historic appeal and modern comfort in this charmingly restored 1895 home right in the heart of downtown New Bern. Higgins Downtown Depot offers exclusive access to the...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Amazing 3 BR House / Downtown New Bern /...

Savor a chic 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 modernized and refreshed. All the...

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

Pamlico Highlights

Birthplace of Pepsi

First time visitors should note not to ask for a Coke in the Inner Banks town of New Bern. The community has a proud history as the Birthplace of Pepsi Cola, and this claim to fame is celebrated at a number of locales around downtown, including the...

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...

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.

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.

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...

Pinecliff Recreational Area

The Pine Cliff Recreation Area can certainly serve as a lovely picnic venue, a wide open area to take the pets out for a well-deserved walk, or simply a scenic locale to take a mile hike through sections of the Croatan National Forest.