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

1 Mi to Historic District! Family Home i...

Close to Walmart & Eateries | Sizable Yard | 2,400 Sq FtFind your home away from home at this New Bern vacation rental! Set on a calming street and just a short drive to top attractions, the 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath home features multiple living areas, a...

  • New Bern
  • 4 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Large 3 bedroom townhome with cable and ...

This three bedroom handsome townhouse style unit overlooks the Sand Castle Lake, and features all the amenities of home. This is the ideal unit for a family vacation. Appreciate all the animals and natural beauty surrounding the lake as you watch...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Perfect Family Location -  Beautiful  Li...

Recently refreshed property! Entire home has been remodeled for your stay. Peaceful, peaceful home located just steps from the Neuse River. Fishing pier, and kayak launch. Recreation center steps away as well. Indoor/outdoor pool, exercise...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Historic Downtown Clock Tower View Condo...

Historic Downtown New Bern two bedroom condo in the heart of our city. More than fifteen eateries/bars within one block. Specialty gift stores, turn of the century Hardware Store, Ladies and Men's clothing stores surround you. One block from the...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Charming 1-bedroom apartment in enchanti...

New Bern is waiting for you at this 1-bedroom apartment. This phenomenal space features a comfortable living room with a full bed, ideal for unwinding after a day of exploring. Guests can savor the relaxing ambiance of the queen bed in the bedroom...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Updated New Bern Home < 3 Mi to Historic...

Immerse yourself in the rich history of North Carolina's first capital when you book a stay at, ‘The Meadows Cottage,’ a 2-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental in New Bern! The charmingly located abode is less than 3 miles from the area's top...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 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...

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.

Carolina Creations

The Carolina Creations gallery is a downtown New Bern legend, and an instrumental contribution to the town's thriving art scene. Founded in 1989 by owners and artists Janet & Michael Francoeur, the gallery features their personalized...

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...

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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