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

Amazing 3 BR Home | 5 mins to DT | Pet F...

Located in the heart of New Bern's beautiful neighborhood, this striking newly constructed 3-bedroom home offers a ideal blend of comfort, convenience, and style for all travelers.5 mins. drive to downtown New Bern40 mins. to Morehead City7 mins. to...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
Victorian New Bern Vacation Rental In Do...

You can have a Victorian experience firsthand at this refurbished North Carolina apartment. Constructed in 1880 and refreshed with all the modern amenities, this vacation rental features antique furnishings, 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, WiFi, and more. This...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
New Bern Home w/ Direct Access to Neuse ...

Appreciate a calming getaway at this appealing 3-bedroom, 2-bath bungalow in New Bern, North Carolina! Sitting along the banks of the Neuse River with over 2 acres of land, this vacation rental offers families and friends a place to really get away...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Condo right on the Golf Course!

One Bedroom, one bath condominium within walking distance to the golf course. Rental includes recreation privileges of an indoor pool, outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna, tennis courts, volleyball, exercise center, bicycle units, exercise classes and...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Cozy New Bern Getaway < 2 Mi to Trent Ri...

Easily discover the city of New Bern from this striking home, ideal for families or friends looking for a hideaway! Complete with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and all the amenities of home, this vacation rental is ready to accommodate your every need as...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Downtown Riverside Lighthouse

In the Historic Downtown Riverside Community. The Riverside Lighthouse is a striking, historic home, tucked away on a relaxing 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

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 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.

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...

Roanoke River Lighthouse

Edenton visitors who haven't explored this northern corner of the Inner Banks in a few years may be surprised to find a new, stunning structure perched above the open sound-facing waters of Edenton Harbor. This remarkable site is the Roanoke River...

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...

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.

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