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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Vacation Rental

Featured Vacation Rentals

Moonlight Studio 218
4.0
(1)

Studio bungalow includes : 1 bed queen bed complete with linens and a 1/2 bathroom including towels, etc.. There is a mini refrigerator, microwave and a coffee maker in the bungalow as well. We offer complimentary wifi, an indoor pool/spa...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 2
Cottage Suite 194***
5.0
(2)

Cottage Suite 194 has 2 queen beds complete with linens an a full bathroom complete with towels, etc.. Totally equipped full kitchen and dining area for 2. This bungalow does not offer a separate living room. We offer complimentary wifi, an indoor...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
PEACE AND QUIET..  residential

A peaceful 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
Treasure Cove Retreat - Charming waterfr...

Treasure Cove Retreat is located in one of the most spectacular areas of Fairfield Harbour in New Bern, North Carolina. This short-term rental property is a 1,046-square-foot, one-bedroom, two-bath waterfront unit with a roomy balcony facing the...

  • New Bern
  • 1 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 4
Near airport, restaurants, and river, Sm...

This older home with appeal, is mins. from the airport, a grocery store, eateries, the marina, and downtown Newbern. You will be a short drive from two rivers with one being a 5-min. walk from the home. Each bedroom either has an in-room bathroom or...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 3 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
Sleeps 6 in 4 Queen Beds, former farmlan...

SUMMARYFormerly an animal and vegetable farm, this elegant home sits on 10 acres and is only 2 miles from from hwy 55 and hwy 70 and not far from hwy 17. It has a roomy yard with back porch and wheelchair ramp. Surrounded by a mature forest, the...

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

Pamlico Highlights

New Bern Battlefield Park

Located on the outskirts of the historic downtown area, the New Bern Battlefield Park is a unique destination that served as the site of one of the largest battles in the Craven County area during the Civil War.

Union Point Park

Visitors to New Bern's historic downtown are advised to take a break from the shopping, antiquing and dining, and enjoy a comfortable seat and a great view at the scenic and newly revitalized, Union Point Park.

Cahooque Creek Recreation Area

The waterfront Cahooque Creek Recreation Site, located at the very corner where the Hancock and Cahoogue rivers meet up with the expansive Neuse River, is a water and boat lover's dream destination. With easy access to all three of these rivers, in...

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.

Belhaven Memorial Museum

The Belhaven Memorial Museum clearly holds the title as one of the most distinctive and unique museums in Eastern North Carolina, with a collection that includes historical artifacts, scientific oddities, and everything in between.

Oriental Harbor Marina

The Oriental Harbor Marina, located at the mouth of the wide open Neuse River, is a paradise for local boat lovers or mariners just passing through along the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW).

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