Beaufort, NC


Isolated beaches covered in glorious shells that have gone uncollected during the pandemic await you in Beaufort, North Carolina where visitors roam the same sands and streets the nefarious pirate Blackbeard did 300 years ago.
Sip today’s ale, nosh local seafood and produce and get away to the Preferred Destination where Waterway Guide staff have frequented and call a home-away-from-home. Travel + Leisure named Beaufort “America’s Favorite Town.”
Dock your boat downtown and walk from one charming boutique to the next. Absorb some history at the Beaufort Historic Site and NC Maritime Museum or drop your kayak in Taylor’s Creek.
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In Beaufort, the town is the culture and its seascape the canvas. A flourishing arts community of painters, photographers, sculptors and writers reside here, as evidenced by the numerous galleries, all within walking distance of the docks. The best way to see the town is by bicycle. Pedal through 300 years of history, past 18th and 19th century homes nestled behind white picket fences. To see the town from a different point of view, the popular Beaufort Ghost Walk covers approximately nine blocks and lasts around one hour. You will be entertained by pirate guides, who will regale you with an enjoyable assortment of chilling stories about ghost ships and haunted houses. Tours start at 108 Middle Ln. (252-772-9925).
For a change of scenery, take the dinghy to Rachel Carson Reserve for hiking and a chance to see a variety of wildlife and bird species including wild horses. Or take island Express Ferry Service (252-728-7433) to Cape Lookout or Shackleford Banks.

The Waterway Guide Team has gained extensive boating knowledge over the years, and now we are sharing all of the tips, skills and tools we’ve picked up along the way!