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

Downtown Riverside Lighthouse

In the Historic Downtown Riverside Community. The Riverside Lighthouse is a impressive, historic home, tucked away on a peaceful street in the heart of Downtown just steps away from New Bern's rich history, vibrant dining, nightlife, stores, and...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
PEACE AND QUIET..  residential

A relaxing setting peaceful neighborhood for just calming. Clean and disinfected. Nice big back yard. Home has all to make your stay comfortable. Linens included. Some paper products, a front porch , lawn chairs (5) If your one for barbecuing...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Waterfront Charming RV located on the Ne...

Located in New Bern, this enchanting recreational car offers 2 comfortable bedrooms - one with a queen bed, bunk bed, and full bed. With AC and heating, guests can stay cozy year-round. The bathroom features a convenient shower. Kayaks available...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 5
Circa 1810 Home - Downtown New Bern Hist...

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 huge bedrooms with vaulted ceilings and new...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Cozy Bungalow by the Neuse River-\
5.0
(15)

Located ideally along the Neuse river and only mins. from downtown New Bern, this warm and inviting sanctuary offers the ideal escape. Freshly modernized from top to bottom with 3 full bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, full kitchen, Laundry, living room and an...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Tryon Palace, Neuse River, Birthplace of...

Visit this modern and unique resort sitting along the banks of the Neuse River. New Bern is a gorgeous and historic city. Fun Fact: Pepsi was invented here! You'll savor the bustling downtown scene, watching the sunrise over the rivers, the...

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

Pamlico Highlights

Old theater

Visitors can get a taste of Oriental's small but thriving art scene with a visit to The Old Theater, a stark white and impressively large two-story building located on the corner of Broad and Church Streets. Showcasing a number of performances...

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...

New Bern Civic Theater

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...

Belhaven, NC History

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.

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,'...

Down East Canvas and Gallery

The Down East Canvas and Gallery, located at the foot of the bridge in Oriental, is one of the Pamlico region's most interesting art spaces, with quite an unusual history to boot. With an avid collection that spans from the practical, (namely canvas...