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

Spacious Family Home with Outdoor Space....

Bring your whole family to this cavernous three bedroom home with plenty of off street parking. You are a few blocks away from Lawson Creek Park with plenty of public boat launches. You are also a short bicycle ride to downtown where you can...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Waterfront home with dock and community ...

Charming waterfront home in a gated community on the river with a pier and a private boat dock. This beauty is located in the Fairfield harbor gated neighborhood with so many amenities. Enter through the front door and head upstairs to a ranch...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 10
The Woodland -Luxury Retreat King Bed Pe...

Welcome to the Woodland! Located up to a modest patch of woods you are sure to savor your time in our cavernous home surrounded by nature.The spaceDiscover all you need for a enchanting stay in New Bern!Prefer traveling light? We offer soap...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Pet Friendly! - Close to Downtown New Be...

Located in a photogenic setting, this impressive 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Located next to Brice's creek.This property is conveniently located less than a mile to a trendy wedding...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Work, Relax, Explore! 3 Bdrm House with ...

Your New Bern adventure begins at this enchanting 3-bedroom home. Each bedroom features three comfortable queen beds, ensuring a ideal nighttime's sleep for all guests. With 2 bathrooms equipped with modern amenities like a bidet and hair dryer...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Unique 2 Bedroom Condo | Water View of N...

Welcome to High Tide Haven, a 1000 sf, 2 bedroom, 2nd floor condo, just mins. from historic downtown New Bern, NC. The condo is located just over the Neuse river bridge, on the top floor of an historic (circa 1915) building. The structure was newly...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4

Pamlico Highlights

Oriental, NC

Many locals attest that Oriental is a "contagious destination," where vehicular travelers via the two lane US 55, or maritime travelers along the Neuse River or Pamlico Sound, tend to stop by for a night or two, and end up sticking around for an...

Bath, NC

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...

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.

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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,'...

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...