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

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 appealingly located abode is less than 3 miles from the area's top...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 1 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 6
3 Mins to DT | Pickleball | Hot Tub | Ga...

Feel the ideal blend of historic appeal and modern comfort. Located in a serene and gorgeous neighborhood, our handsomely appointed home is just a short 5-min. drive from downtown New Bern, offering you painless access to the city’s vibrant...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Perfect Family Location -  Beautiful  Li...

Recently modernized 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
2br Lockoff -River Fun for the Whole Fam...

Summary:New Bern, a appealing city founded in 1710, is home to Fairfield Harbour, a community located on the banks of the Neuse River. Fairfield Harbour offers an array of amenities, including land and water sports, river cruises, live...

  • New Bern
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 8
3 BR Suburban retreat King bed Smart TV'...

Your family will be just a short drive to everything when you stay at this centrally located place. Make yourself at home in this comfortable, thoughtfully equipped home designed for calming getaways, family visits, business trips, and just about...

  • New Bern
  • 3 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Sleeps 7
Harbourside Hideaway

Come kick back and savor a calming hideaway in this 1-bedroom studio apartment. This property is located in the community of Fairfield Harbour. With purchase of a day pass, this resort-like community offers an indoor and outdoor community pool, hot...

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

Pamlico Highlights

Belhaven, NC

The little town of Belhaven may be a blink-and-you'll-miss-it town, but Eastern North Carolina visitors who decide to take the long way home along US Highway 264 will be rewarded with a visit to a picturesque waterfront town that is filled with...

Glenburnie Park

Glenburnie Park is a scenic public park that’s located just northeast of the heart of Downtown New Bern. Tucked along the Neuse River in a primarily residential section of town, the park is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike...

Down East Canvas and Gallery

The Down East Canvas and Gallery, located at the foot of the bridge in Oriental, is one of the Pamlico region's most interesting art spaces, with quite an unusual history to boot. With an avid collection that spans from the practical, (namely canvas...

Creekside Park

Creekside Park is the largest park in the town of New Bern, and it’s situated close to the local airport, just off of US Highway 70. The park extends for 11 acres and since opening in 1997, is one of the most popular destinations for a myriad...

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.

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...