9 TOP THINGS TO DO IN BEAUFORT, NC

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Driving into town historic homes greeted us from under the shade of the overhanging oak trees, and waved us down to the waterfront to catch our ferry over to the Outer Bank islands.

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About Beaufort, NC

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Explore Front St & Beaufort Waterfront

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Self-Guided walking tour of Beaufort, NC

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Get Spooked on a Downtown Beaufort Ghost Tour

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Visit the Old Burying Ground

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View Pirate Artifacts at the NC Maritime Museum

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9 TOP THINGS TO DO IN BEAUFORT, NC

Driving into town historic homes greeted us from under the shade of the overhanging oak trees, and waved us down to the waterfront to catch our ferry over to the Outer Bank islands.

About Beaufort, NC

The town has a long history in fishing, whaling, and more notoriously, piracy, earning it many ‘Pirate Town’ accolades, and “America’s best small town”. Founded in 1709, Beaufort is the 3rd oldest town in NC, and the 12th oldest town in North America!

Explore Front St & Beaufort Waterfront

Front Street is the main street running alongside Taylor Creek and is where you’ll find local boutique stores, beautiful old buildings and homes, and museums.

Self-Guided walking tour of Beaufort, NC

One of the best things to do in Beaufort is an historical walking tour. You can either join a tour or pick up a self-guided map from the Beaufort Historic Site welcome center.

Get Spooked on a Downtown Beaufort Ghost Tour

One of Beaufort’s most popular attractions (deservedly so), the Port City Co Beaufort Ghost Walk is a walking tour through the historic district at night with a pirate guide.

Visit the Old Burying Ground

Wandering around the moss-draped live oak trees, you’ll find 200 graves from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. You may even get lucky and hear (and see) an owl hooting high in the trees.

View Pirate Artifacts at the NC Maritime Museum

The free NC Maritime Museum on Front Street in Beaufort tells the story of this region’s connection with the sea.

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