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Things to Do in Beaufort

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1. North Carolina Maritime Museum

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Speciality Museums
by onetermandout
... exhibits, including an excellent history and lots of actual relics from Blackbeard's ship, the Queen Anne's Revenge.
  • Pics taken during the Rachel Carson Reserve Circumnavigation Cruise sponsored by the North Carolina Coastal Reserve

2. Rachel Carson Reserve

102
Nature & Wildlife Areas
by DanielB695
25 of the most amazing wild horses we walked up within 100 feet and took some amazing photos and videos.
  • This is the early

3. Beaufort Historic Site Old Burying Ground

379
Points of Interest & Landmarks
by stephaniemY6756TS
As you enter the graveyard, there is a box with self guided tour brochures that you can purchase for $1.
  • The English Double Decker bus is available for tours of historic Beaufort and for charter

4. Beaufort Historic Site Visitor Center and Museum

141
Visitor Centres
by 594bradr
Very well-informed employees who provided excellent information and recommendations!

5. Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge

26
National Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
by DebMJones1
We drove through...and went on to the ferry service so we could get information for our next trip.
  • The market is alive with activity and happy shoppers on Saturday mornings.

6. Olde Beaufort Farmers Market

7
Farmers Markets
by bethm341
The number and variety of vendors has been expanding.
  • Hammock House

7. Hammock House

30
Points of Interest & Landmarks

8. Mill Whistle Brewing

14
Breweries
  • Our 3.5 Barrel Brew House & Taproom

9. Fishtowne Brew House

7
Breweries

10. Beaufort Visitor Information Center

22
Visitor Centres

11. Taylor Creek Antiques

1
Antique Shops
  • Award winning bike tours with Hungry Town Tours

12. Hungry Town Tours

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Historical & Heritage Tours • Bike Tours
by arndtcrystal
We had a Fabulous riding tour where we could envision being a part of Nicholas Sparks world.
  • The Shackleford Horses are Happy to See Us

13. Island Express Ferry Service

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Boat Tours • Ferries
Open now
by Ladyleatherneck89
Whether taking the ferry to Shackleford Banks for a day of outstanding shelling or excursions to Cape Lookout Nationa...
  • Wild Horses on the Rachel Carson Reserve

14. Waterbug Tours

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Historical & Heritage Tours • Boat Tours
Open now
by BVBeaufort
... a great sense of humor, you will enjoy seeing the wild horses (and new colt), oyster beds, historic homes and the...
  • 49 passenger

15. Crystal Coast Lady Cruises

281
Boat Tours • Sightseeing Tours
Open now
by mjluey
Bathroom and adult beverages topped off a wild pony/dolphin tour.
  • Cape Lookout Lighthouse!

16. Lookout Cruises

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Boat Tours
Open now
by picusue
Captain Steve and deckhand Mandy were awesome!! Lunch from Beaufort Grocery was delicious.
  • Winners of our first Escape Room

17. Port City Tour Company

116
Ghost & Vampire Tours • Historical & Heritage Tours
by 907tiffanyk
Did Dial M for Madman escape room and had a great time, the host was wonderful and informative.
  • Beaufort Paddle's private launch site.

18. Beaufort Paddle

59
Other Outdoor Activities
by atmo377
Our guide brought us along the inlet and headed for Carrot Island.
  • Cape Lookout Lighthouse

19. Island Ferry Adventures

166
Sightseeing Tours
by ky_travel_momma
You can just go chill in the sand, beachwalk, find shells and sand dollars or just soak in the sun -- fun for everyon...
  • Seavisions Charters

20. Seavisions Charters

66
Historical & Heritage Tours • Boat Tours
by KRSWisconsin
We saw so many horses and truly appreciated everything that Captain Monty showed us.
  • Prepping for take off

21. Beaufort Parasail

32
Parasailing & Paragliding
by debped332
Great Captain, great crew, on the boat and on the dock.
  • Horses walking

22. Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari

72
Hiking & Camping Tours • Nature & Wildlife Tours
Open now
  • 2013 Pirate Adventure

23. Beaufort Pirate Adventures

70
Other Outdoor Activities
by OBono80
Made the easy drive up from Emerald Isle to take some shots (and receive a lot of jokes from) at Pirate Kegger.
  • Ahoy Boat Rentals

24. Ahoy Boat Rentals

32
Boat Hire
  • Cape Lookout Lighthouse

25. Crystal Coast Aviation at MRH

36
Air Tours
  • Pirate guides

26. Beaufort Ghost Walk

108
Ghost & Vampire Tours • Walking Tours

27. Beaufort Olive Oil Company

23
Speciality & Gift Shops
by guystalter
Such a variety of both oils and vinegars and you can sample them all!
  • A nice way to tour historic Beaufort

28. Beaufort Historic Site Double-Decker Bus Tour

23
Historical & Heritage Tours • Bus Tours
by Tour636696
Ride on top
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29. Beaufort Escape Room

20
Escape Games

30. Capt. Ron's Island Tours

10
Boat Tours
by KarlBronk
Kathy and Captain Ron were great guides and are great with kids.
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