...a place where land
and water meet under the best circumstances. A place shared by fishing
trawlers and racing yachts, Victorian homes and modern marinas, shady
lanes and waterfront vistas. It’s a quiet place where people smile and
wave to passersby. A pace that captivates you so quickly and thoroughly
that, from the moment you arrive, you’ll be making your plans to return –
or just maybe stay.
Oriental is located in
Pamlico County, just below where the Neuse River connects with the
Pamlico Sound. The Pamlico is the second largest sound on the East Coast
after the Chesapeake Bay. The Neuse River, the widest-mouthed in the
US, is five miles across at this point. Five navigable creeks also meet
here: Smith, Green’s, Raccoon, Whittaker and Pierce. Connected by a
short channel to the Intercoastal Waterway, Oriental has earned a
reputation as one of the most popular stops on that well-traveled
aquatic thoroughfare.
Because of its unique
setting, Oriental is perhaps best known as homeport to some of the East
Coast’s finest sailing. In fact, many of the activities here occur in
and around the water, such as the Oriental Cup Regatta, sport fishing
and the annual Croaker Festival. However, you’ll quickly discover that
this congenial Eastern North Carolina town has a lot more to offer.
Remote, yet easily
accessible, Oriental is an ideal spot to get away from it all. And once
you’re here, you’ll find most everything you need – from local art to
local seafood – just a leisurely walk or bike ride away. For those who
wish to wander a little farther afield, the surrounding area offers
exceptional opportunities for cycling, paddling, hunting, golfing and
other activities, all within a short drive.
But most important,
Oriental offers the friendly, small-town charm; relaxed comfort and
simple serenity that creates the feeling that you somehow belong here.
It’s a haven of simple living to which you can return again and again, a
place you can call home.
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