Krissten & Shawn

Krissten & Shawn

October 11, 2025 • Beaufort, NC, USA
210 Days To Go!
Krissten & Shawn

Krissten & Shawn

October 11, 2025 • Beaufort, NC, USA
210 Days To Go!

Things to Do

Welcome to Coastal NC!

There’s a reason Beaufort has been crowned by publications like Travel + Leisure, USA Today, and Southern Living as one of America’s coolest, quirkiest, and most adventurous small towns.


By the way: Beaufort, NC is pronounced: “Bow-fort," not to be confused with Beaufort, SC which is pronounced “Byou-fort!"

Local Attractions

Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market

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402 Broad St, Beaufort, NC 28516, USA

Enjoy the views along the pier and check out the Farmer's Market for local foods and gifts.

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North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort

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315 Front St, Beaufort, NC 28516, USA
(252) 504-7740

The Maritime Museum is free to enter and a great place to learn about boats and pirates, including Blackbeard and his significance to Beaufort.

Fort Macon State Park

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2303 E Fort Macon Rd, Atlantic Beach, NC 28512, USA
(252) 726-3775

It’s free to enter and a great place to visit to learn a little history and take in the scenery. The fort was initially built to guard Beaufort Harbor between 1826 and 1834. The fort was temporarily seized by Confederate troops in 1861 during the Civil War. It was also used in the Spanish-American War in 1898 and again during World War II from 1941-1945.


Surrounded by 3 sides of water (Atlantic Ocean, Beaufort Inlet, and Bogue Sound) there are several beach access points at the park. There’s also nearly 5 miles of walking trails.

Restaurants in Beaufort

MOONRAKERS

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326 Front St, Beaufort, NC 28516, USA
(252) 838-0083

One of our favorite restaurants in Beaufort with great rooftop views.

Beaufort Grocery

117 Queen St, Beaufort, NC 28516, USA
(252) 728-3899

Serving Beaufort since 1991! In the evening, Beaufort Grocery offers a more upscale menu with seafood specials and other entrees. The restaurant also serves brunch on Sundays in addition to the normal lunch menu.

Black Sheep Beaufort

510 Front St STE 3, Beaufort, NC 28516, USA
(252) 269-7272

Black Sheep is a Brick Oven Pizzeria located along Front Street with an excellent view overlooking the water.

Fishtowne Brew House

133 B Turner St, Beaufort, NC 28516, USA
(252) 728-1800

Local brewery that allows outside food and has a nice patio that gets packed full of people and dogs. They also make their own hard seltzer!