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May
77°F 25°C
56°F 13°C
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82°F 27°C
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84°F 28°C
68°F 20°C
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84°F 28°C
68°F 20°C
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79°F 26°C
63°F 17°C
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Oct
71°F 21°C
51°F 10°C
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Beaufort Burying Ground
Beaufort Burying Ground
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#1 of 17 attractions in Beaufort
4.5 of 5 stars 18 reviews
Attraction type  Cemeteries
Distance  0.8 miles from city center
North Carolina Maritime Museum
North Carolina Maritime Museum
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#2 of 17 attractions in Beaufort
4.5 of 5 stars 47 reviews
Premier museum that has a large collection of boats, models, decoys and dioramas about life in coastal North Carolina.
Attraction type  Specialty Museums
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
Rachel Carson Reserve
Rachel Carson Reserve
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#3 of 17 attractions in Beaufort
5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: The Rachel Carson component of the North Carolina Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research Reserve is located between... more » Owner description: The Rachel Carson component of the North Carolina Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research Reserve is located between the mouths of the Newport and North rivers in southern Carteret County, directly across Taylor's Creek from the historic town of Beaufort. It is accessible only by boat (local ferry vendor, private vessel, or canoes and kayaks). « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
Beaufort Historic Site
Beaufort Historic Site
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#4 of 17 attractions in Beaufort
4.5 of 5 stars 10 reviews
Attraction type  Historic Sites
Distance  0.0 miles from city center
Beverly Woodhall Costume Portrait Studio
Beverly Woodhall Costume Portrait Studio
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#5 of 17 attractions in Beaufort
5 of 5 stars 6 reviews
Owner description: Dress up in costumes like the pirates that used to live in Beaufort, NC. Then pose on the set with props and have a... more » Owner description: Dress up in costumes like the pirates that used to live in Beaufort, NC. Then pose on the set with props and have a professional photograph made and printed in antique color. What a unique and fun way to create your own souvenir! We also photograph your family on the beach for a vacation memory. Fun for the whole family! « less
Attraction type  Specialty Shops
Island Ferry Adventures
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#6 of 17 attractions in Beaufort
4.5 of 5 stars 8 reviews
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
Lookout Cruises
Lookout Cruises
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#7 of 17 attractions in Beaufort
4.5 of 5 stars 5 reviews
Attraction type  Boat Tours
Distance  0.1 miles from city center
Beaufort Ghost Walk
Beaufort Ghost Walk
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#8 of 17 attractions in Beaufort
4 of 5 stars 22 reviews
Attraction type  Tours
waterbug tours
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#9 of 17 attractions in Beaufort
4.5 of 5 stars 7 reviews
Owner description: 45-60 Minute Narrated History & Wildlife Cruise: Enjoy panoramic views of Beaufort's charming old homes & working waterfront.... more » Owner description: 45-60 Minute Narrated History & Wildlife Cruise: Enjoy panoramic views of Beaufort's charming old homes & working waterfront. While learning the history of our quaint Seaport Village, hear about the best places to eat & the local sights not to miss!Cruise along the Rachel Carson Reserve in search of wild ponies… it's common for us to see Dolphins, Sea turtles, and a variety of wildlife along the way! Don't forget your camera! « less
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
North River Club Golf Course
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#10 of 17 attractions in Beaufort
4.5 of 5 stars 3 reviews
Owner description: By far the best golf course in the Crystal Coast area. Challenging course in great shape. Friendly staff, immaculate... more » Owner description: By far the best golf course in the Crystal Coast area. Challenging course in great shape. Friendly staff, immaculate greens, very reasonably priced. A must play « less
Attraction type  Golf Courses
Distance  3.5 miles from city center
Crystal Coast Lady Cruises
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#11 of 17 attractions in Beaufort
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: #1 Tour CompanyUp to 149 Passengers75' All Aluminum Super Cruiser 1/2 Day & Night Fishing, Scenic Tours, Brunch, Lunch &... more » Owner description: #1 Tour CompanyUp to 149 Passengers75' All Aluminum Super Cruiser 1/2 Day & Night Fishing, Scenic Tours, Brunch, Lunch & Dinner Buffets, Pirate Cruises, Treasure Hunts, Dolphin Watches, Full ABC Permits and Private Parties Available « less
Attraction type  Boat Tours
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari
Shackleford Wild Horse & Shelling Safari
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#12 of 17 attractions in Beaufort
5 of 5 stars 2 reviews
Owner description: Take a 15 minute ferry ride over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape... more » Owner description: Take a 15 minute ferry ride over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There you will be introduced to the Wild Horses of Shackleford Banks. This free roaming herd is believed to have descended from Horses that were brought here roughly 400 years ago, and still survive as one of the last isolated groups of wild horses in the US. You will help your guide track the horses and see first hand the fascinating behavior of horses in the wild, a rare experience with nature that you'll never forget. Bring your camera for pictures that will forever remind you of this amazing place and its fascinating inhabitants. « less
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
Up the Creek Private Tours
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#13 of 17 attractions in Beaufort
5 of 5 stars 1 review
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  2.5 miles from city center
Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge
Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge
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#14 of 17 attractions in Beaufort
4 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: Located five miles from the Atlantic Ocean, this 14,480-acre refuge consists of a variable landscape of brackish marsh,... more » Owner description: Located five miles from the Atlantic Ocean, this 14,480-acre refuge consists of a variable landscape of brackish marsh, pocosin and woodland habitats, which are dominated by an abundant variety of birds and wildlife. « less
Attraction type  Nature/ Wildlife Areas; National Parks
Distance  27.8 miles from city center
The Legend of Blackbeard Tour
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#15 of 17 attractions in Beaufort
2 of 5 stars 1 review
Owner description: The "Fiercest Pirate to Ever Live" is the focus of this Fun and Interactive, fully Guided walking tour through the... more » Owner description: The "Fiercest Pirate to Ever Live" is the focus of this Fun and Interactive, fully Guided walking tour through the Waterfront Historic District of downtown Beaufort, NC. Hear the story, from birth till death, of one of history's most infamous pirates. Edward Drummond, who later became known as Blackbeard, lived a life full of adventure, combat, debauchery, romance, and even luxury. And, the story of his death will recount one of the fiercest battles ever seen off the shores of North Carolina's Outer Banks. « less
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  0.2 miles from city center
Discovery Diving
Owner description: Discovery Diving, your headquarters for North Carolina's world class, warm water, wreck diving. Located in Beaufort, North... more » Owner description: Discovery Diving, your headquarters for North Carolina's world class, warm water, wreck diving. Located in Beaufort, North Carolina, an historic seaside town on the Crystal Coast, we are in close proximity to the shipwrecks of the acclaimed Graveyard of the Atlantic. In addition to our dive charters, Discovery is a full service dive operation offering training, gear sales and rentals, and equipment repair. « less
Attraction type  Reefs
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Southern Air at MRH
Southern Air at MRH
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Owner description: Come see Beaufort and the Crystal Coast from a perspective unlike any other! On an Air Tour with Southern Air, you'll venture... more » Owner description: Come see Beaufort and the Crystal Coast from a perspective unlike any other! On an Air Tour with Southern Air, you'll venture out over Shackleford Banks to spot the wild horses, cruise past the location of Blackbeard's ship, and circle around the Cape Lookout lighthouse on one of the most scenic flights in the country. With over 12 years in the air tour business, you'll be in good hands with FAA qualified pilots and quality aircraft. « less
Attraction type  Tours
Distance  1.2 miles from city center
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