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

Lakefront Condo with Indoor & Outdoor Po...

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Ideal location for family and friends during a visit to New Bern. Entirely furnished with all necessary amenities. Less than 2.5 miles to historic downtown and conveniently located near eateries, shopping and medical facilities. Our property is...

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A calming 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 bring...

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Double Up in Downtown New Bern!

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2BR Townhouse w/ Whirlpool in New Bern

Discover your ideal family escape at this cavernous 2BR + Loft townhouse in Sandcastle Village II, New Bern. With a full kitchen, whirlpool tub, washer/dryer, and serene riverside setting, this getaway caters ideally to families or friends. Savor...

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Pamlico Highlights

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.

Havelock, NC

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...

New Bern Firemans Museum

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...

Pecan Grove Marina

The Pecan Grove Marina stands out among the marinas and boat slips that veritably overrun the small town of Oriental for three distinctive reasons: location, location, location. Set slightly inland from mile marker 182 along the Intracoastal...

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,'...

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...