Beaufort, the twelfth oldest city in the US, is a just a stone’s throw from nearby Atlantic Beach and Emerald Isle and a prime vacation destination with endless things to do.
Beaufort offers tours to its historic sites, nightly ghost tours, and a historic district which brings the past to life for area visitors. For history buffs Beaufort is home to the North Carolina Maritime Museum, where visitors can see treasures salvaged from Blackbeard’s notorious Queen Anne’s Revenge; and the Beaufort Burying Ground, one of North Carolina’s oldest cemeteries.
Beaufort, NC is home to many fishing charters, sailboat charters, SUP/kayak rental outfitters and many more activities. Feel like getting a little wind in your sails on your Crystal Coast vacation? Beaufort, NC offers chartered sailing trips to explore the local waterways with the narration of experienced local captains. And if you prefer to captain your own vessel rent a sailboat or power boat and explore the beauty of the Crystal Coast. Guided and unguided kayak trips are a great way to get out and explore. Outfitters will escort visitors through the local waterways, offering insight into the coastal environment and wildlife, or guests can make their own way along the areas various waterways. And with a community so steeped in maritime history and surrounded by water, it is no surprise that Whether your group prefers an inshore, deep sea, or fly fishing adventure, Beaufort, NC fishing outfitters offer something for everyone. After a day of fishing head out and bring your appetite because the local eateries bring the freshest seafood delicacies to your table. Offering everything from casual pub dining to fine dining Beaufort restaurants have something for every palate.