Ashley’s guidebook
Sightseeing
This is a fun place for the whole family. Plus you are super close to the docks and all of the downtown shops and restaurants.
75 locals recommend
North Carolina Maritime Museum
315 Front StThis is a fun place for the whole family. Plus you are super close to the docks and all of the downtown shops and restaurants.
There are a number of sightseeing ferries in downtown Beaufort that can take you to see the wild horses on Carrot Island. Beaufort Paddle also offers kayak rentals as well as guided tours.
31 locals recommend
Rachel Carson Reserve
Front StreetThere are a number of sightseeing ferries in downtown Beaufort that can take you to see the wild horses on Carrot Island. Beaufort Paddle also offers kayak rentals as well as guided tours.
You can take a ferry from Beaufort to Cape Lookout or you can drive out to Harker's Island and take a ferry from there (it's a shorter ferry ride and a bit less expensive). Once you are on the island you can rent an ATV to explore or simply walk and enjoy the lighthouse or the beaches. The Point is supposed to be one of the best places to find whelks and other sea treasures!
78 locals recommend
Cape Lookout Lighthouse
You can take a ferry from Beaufort to Cape Lookout or you can drive out to Harker's Island and take a ferry from there (it's a shorter ferry ride and a bit less expensive). Once you are on the island you can rent an ATV to explore or simply walk and enjoy the lighthouse or the beaches. The Point is supposed to be one of the best places to find whelks and other sea treasures!
This is a great place to go for a day of exploring. We spend almost every day at Fort Macon. You can check out the fort itself which features a small indoor museum as well as exhibits and information throughout the fort. There are guided tours that you can also go on and a small gift shop. In addition, Fort Macon has a 3.2 mile trail called the Elliot Coues Trail which takes you through a maritime forest and over some beautiful dunes with incredible views of the ocean (just make sure you wear lots of bug spray!). You can go fishing on the inlet or near the jetty or just enjoy a day at the beach. The beach access at Fort Macon has a very large bath house with showers and a snack bar. There are also picnic shelters and lots of places to park for free!
250 locals recommend
Fort Macon State Park
2303 E Fort Macon RdThis is a great place to go for a day of exploring. We spend almost every day at Fort Macon. You can check out the fort itself which features a small indoor museum as well as exhibits and information throughout the fort. There are guided tours that you can also go on and a small gift shop. In addition, Fort Macon has a 3.2 mile trail called the Elliot Coues Trail which takes you through a maritime forest and over some beautiful dunes with incredible views of the ocean (just make sure you wear lots of bug spray!). You can go fishing on the inlet or near the jetty or just enjoy a day at the beach. The beach access at Fort Macon has a very large bath house with showers and a snack bar. There are also picnic shelters and lots of places to park for free!
Fun place for families or a rainy day.
275 locals recommend
North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt BlvdFun place for families or a rainy day.
Lots of historic buildings and even a guided bus tour around Beaufort.
39 locals recommend
Beaufort Historic Site
130 Turner StLots of historic buildings and even a guided bus tour around Beaufort.
Food scene
This is one of our favorite places for fine dining! Aqua has a variety of tapas on their menu and an amazing wine selection!
44 locals recommend
Aqua Restaurant
114 Middle LnThis is one of our favorite places for fine dining! Aqua has a variety of tapas on their menu and an amazing wine selection!
Awesome place for a quick and inexpensive lunch! The Spot has fantastic shrimp burgers and a few other seasonal seafood plates. Almost everything on their menu is fried.
6 locals recommend
The Spot Grill
202 Wellons DrAwesome place for a quick and inexpensive lunch! The Spot has fantastic shrimp burgers and a few other seasonal seafood plates. Almost everything on their menu is fried.
Great place for Mexican food. Try their Chorizo appetizer, it's the best thing on the menu!
Front Street Taco
Great place for Mexican food. Try their Chorizo appetizer, it's the best thing on the menu!
Front Street Grill
300 Front StNice on the water spot for dinner.
Fishtowne Brew House
133 B Turner StGreat selection of beers and even a seltzer on tap!
Other
Fun little farmer's market every Saturday from 9am-1pm. Lots of local artists, farmers and a couple of food trucks.
18 locals recommend
Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market
402 Courthouse SquareFun little farmer's market every Saturday from 9am-1pm. Lots of local artists, farmers and a couple of food trucks.