Come for a day ... stay for a lifetime!

HOW TO GET HERE

By air: Our nearest airport is located in New Bern and served by USAir and Deta. 1501 Airport Rd., New Bern, 252-638-8591. Online at www.newbernairport.com. Major airports are located in Raleigh and Jacksonville.

By Boat: You will find Oriental at 35.01.5N, 76,41.9W, on the Intracoastal Waterway at mile marker 182, where the Neuse River empties into Pamlico Sound. Ferries serving Pamlico county run from Havelock to Minnesott Beach (NC Hwy. 306 South) and Bayview to Aurora (NC Hwy.306 North). Both are FREE! Ferry schedules can be found online at www.ncferry.org.

By Car: From the West take US 70 from Raleigh through Kinston to New Bern. At New Bern follow the signs to NC Hwy. 55 East/Bayboro. From the north take I95 to the Highway 70 exit and proceed to New Bern. At New Bern follow the signs to NC Hwy. 55 East/Bayboro. From Beaufort & Atlantic Beach take Highway 70 to Havelock. There you can take the ferry to Minnesott Beach.

Driving times from Oriental:

• To New Bern: 40 minutes
• To Fayetteville: 3 hours
• To Greenville: 1.5 hours
• To Raleigh: 2.5 hours
• To Jacksonville: 1.5 hours
• To Wilmington: 2.5 hours
• To New York: 13 hours

Following is a list of local businesses and services you may need while visiting Oriental. Don't hesitate to stop in at Mariner Realty if you need assistance or directions!

You can access a complete directory of businesses, services, churches and clubs online at www.visitoriental.com/directory.

ACCOMMODATIONS

Cartwright House (B&B): 301 Freemason St., Oriental, 252-249-1337/888-726-9384. Online at www.cartwrighthouse.com.

Captain's Quarters (B&B): 701 Broad St., Oriental, 252-249- 0002. Online at www.captainsquarters.us.

The Inn at Oriental (B&B): 508 Church St., Oriental, 252-249-1078/800-485-7174. Online at www.innatoriental.com.

Oriental Harbor Townhouse, Harbor House & Creek House: 516 Water St., Oriental, 252-249-3783. Online at www.orientalharbor.com/lodging.

Oriental Marina & Inn (Condotel with swimming pool): Hodges St., Oriental, 252-249-1818. Online at www.orientalmarina.com.

River Neuse Suites: 201 Mildred St., Oriental, 252-249-1404. Online at www.riverneuserentals.com.

Mariner Realty has a full-time property manager on board who can match you with homes or condos for extended stays. To make reservations, call 800-347-8246.

BANKS

BB&T: Broad St. (in front of Oriental Mini Storage), Oriental (ATM Machine Only)

First Citizens: 409 Broad St., Oriental, 252-249-1461 (Full Service. Bank is closed on Saturday.)

Wachovia: 715 NC Hwy. 55, Bayboro, 252-745-3141 (Full Service. Bank is closed on Saturday.)

CHURCHES

Oriental First Baptist Church: 605 Broad St., Oriental, 252-249-1005

Oriental Free Will Baptist Church: Ragan Rd., Oriental, 252-249-2588

Pamlico Presbyterian Church: 1085 Kershaw Rd., Oriental, 252-249-2402

St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Parish: White Farm Rd., Oriental, (Parish House) 252-249-3687

St. Thomas Episcopal Church: 402 Freemason St., Oriental, 252-249-0256. Online at www.stthomas-oriental.net.

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Jehovah's Witnesses Kingdom Hall, St. Andrew Lutheran, Temple B'Nai Sholom, Unitarian-Universalist and more churches may be found in New Bern.

DINING

The Bean: (Coffeeshop overlooking Oriental Harbor) 304 Hodges St., Oriental, 252-249-4918. Online at www.towndock.net/thebean.

Broad Street Grill (Previously SCOOTS): 802 Broad St. at Village Square, Oriental, 252-249-2707

M&Ms Cafe: 205 Water St., Oriental, 252-249-2000

Oriental Harbor Deli & Bistro: (Overlooking the Neuse River) 516 Water St., Oriental, 252-249-0550

Oriental Steamer & Tavern: 401 Broad St., Oriental, 252-249-3557

Toucan Grill & Fresh Bar/Toucan Lounge/Tiki Bar: (Adjacent to Oriental Marina & Inn) 103 Wall St., Oriental, 252-249-2204. Online at www.toucangrill.com.

Village Restaurant: 900 Broad St., Oriental, 252-249-3509

GROCERIES

Mac's Mini Mart: 902 Broad St., Oriental, 252-249-0720

The General Store: 516-A Water St., Oriental, 252-249-3783

Town & Country Grocery: Broad St., Oriental, 252-249-1371

HARDWARE & MARINE SUPPLIES

Inland Waterway Provision Company: 305 Hodges St., Oriental, 252-249-1797. Online at www.inlandwaterwayonline.com.

Village Hardware & Marine Supply: 804 Broad St., Oriental, 252-249-1211

West Marine: Broad St., Oriental, 252-249-3200

HEALTH CLUB

The Village Club: 1006 Broad St., Oriental, 252-249-1869

MEDICAL CENTERS (DIAL 911 FOR EMERGENCIES)

Craven Regional Medical Center: 2000 Neuse Blvd., New Bern, 252-622-8111. Online at www.cravenhealthcare.org.

Oriental Medical Center: 901 Broad St., Oriental, 252-249-2888 (After Hours: 633-8817)

Pamlico Medical Center: 606 Main St., Bayboro, 252-745-3191 (After Hours: 633-8817)

PHARMACIES

Bayboro Pharmacy: Main St., Bayboro, 252-745-5539

CVS/Pharmacy: 11560 NC Hwy. 55, Grantsboro, 252-745-3911

POST OFFICES

• Merritt: NC Hwy. 55, Merritt, 252-745-4409
• Oriental: Broad St., Oriental, 252-249-0454
• Stonewall: NC Hwy. 55, Stonewall, 252-745-3842

VETERINARIANS & PET BOARDING

Oriental Pet Clinic: (No Boarding) 510 Broad St., Oriental, 252-249-2772, Dr. Dorothy Diamond

Oriental Village Veterinary Hospital: (No Boarding) 407 Broad St., 252-249-2149, Dr. Sherri Hick

Craven Animal Hospital: (Boarding) 1003 NC Hwy. 70 East, New Bern, 252-637-4541

The Pet Parlour: (Boarding, Daycare & Grooming) 315 White Farm Rd., Oriental, 252-249-0243, Lisanne Ericksson

LOCAL HISTORY & COUNTY INFORMATION

Oriental's History Museum: (Free) 802 Broad St. at Village Square, Oriental, 252-249-2493

Pamlico county Visitor's Center: 10642 NC Hwy. 55, Grantsboro, 252-745-3008. Full directory of members online at www.pamlicodirectory.com.

GOLF & WATER SPORTS (Yes ... there is such a thing as a fish that croaks!)

Downeast Guide Service: Capt. George Beckwith, Oriental, 252-249-3101. Online at www.pamlicoguide.com.

Pamlico Paddle: 300 Hodges St., Oriental, 252-249-1850. Online at www.pamlicopaddle.com.

Spec Fever: Capt. Gary Dubiel, 9506 Connie Cove, Oriental, 252-249-1520. Online at www.specfever.com.

Minnesott Golf & Country Club: At the end of country Club Dr., Minnesott, 252-249-0813. This is a championship, 18-hole course with clubhouse & pool. Additional courses are located in New Bern.