Guidebook for Beaufort
Food Scene
Outdoor deck with views of Pivers Island (Duke Marine Lab, NOAA), Taylor's Creek, and the Rachel Carson Reserve. Great dessert menu! And my personal favorite - the salad with encrusted goat cheese patty.
11 recommandé par les habitants
The Spouter Inn
300 Front StOutdoor deck with views of Pivers Island (Duke Marine Lab, NOAA), Taylor's Creek, and the Rachel Carson Reserve. Great dessert menu! And my personal favorite - the salad with encrusted goat cheese patty.
One of the finer restaurants in downtown Beaufort. Located on the water with views of Taylor's Creek and the Rachel Carson Reserve.
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Front Street Grill
300 Front StOne of the finer restaurants in downtown Beaufort. Located on the water with views of Taylor's Creek and the Rachel Carson Reserve.
Beaufort Olive Oil Co.
300 Front StYou can taste and buy unique olive oils.
One side is a coffee shop; the other a wine store and bar. What more could one want in a place? Also, they have WONDERFUL hand-made chocolates. My favorite is the Beaufort Bar (dark chocolate and sea salt). There is also music on the bar side on select nights.
39 recommandé par les habitants
Cru Wine Bar, Coffee Shop & Wine Store
120 Turner StOne side is a coffee shop; the other a wine store and bar. What more could one want in a place? Also, they have WONDERFUL hand-made chocolates. My favorite is the Beaufort Bar (dark chocolate and sea salt). There is also music on the bar side on select nights.
This is one of the finer restaurants in Beaufort with great wines and food.
84 recommandé par les habitants
Beaufort Grocery
117 Queen StThis is one of the finer restaurants in Beaufort with great wines and food.
Opens early and has a large and affordable breakfast menu to include omelettes. Get there early for good parking and seating.
19 recommandé par les habitants
Beaufort Cafe
817 Cedar StOpens early and has a large and affordable breakfast menu to include omelettes. Get there early for good parking and seating.
The restaurant is in a historic building that used to be a department store. This restaurant tends to be a destination for visitors. Period memorabilia is located throughout and it is known more for its atmosphere than menu (in my opinion), but the menu is "okay." The Mud Pie dessert is to die for! There is a nice bar that is separate from the main dining room.
48 recommandé par les habitants
Clawson's 1905 Restaurant
425 Front StThe restaurant is in a historic building that used to be a department store. This restaurant tends to be a destination for visitors. Period memorabilia is located throughout and it is known more for its atmosphere than menu (in my opinion), but the menu is "okay." The Mud Pie dessert is to die for! There is a nice bar that is separate from the main dining room.
This restaurant features tapas and great wines. The service is excellent.
44 recommandé par les habitants
Aqua Restaurant
114 Middle LnThis restaurant features tapas and great wines. The service is excellent.
This is a restaurant and bar that overlooks the Beaufort Town docks. Sitting outside here is sure to entertain with boats coming in and out and passersby on the boardwalk. There is usually live music on the weekends and sometimes on weeknights. The food and service is "okay;" the atmosphere is beyond excellent.
21 recommandé par les habitants
Dock House Restaurant
500 Front StThis is a restaurant and bar that overlooks the Beaufort Town docks. Sitting outside here is sure to entertain with boats coming in and out and passersby on the boardwalk. There is usually live music on the weekends and sometimes on weeknights. The food and service is "okay;" the atmosphere is beyond excellent.
Bakery At Spouter Inn
218 Front StIt's sweet and YUM!
There is a huge selection of hand-dipped ice cream. This is a favorite of families. There is a nice outside porch on which to enjoy ice cream in a cup or cone.
6 recommandé par les habitants
General Store
515 Front StThere is a huge selection of hand-dipped ice cream. This is a favorite of families. There is a nice outside porch on which to enjoy ice cream in a cup or cone.
It's famous for its burgers (I am a vegetarian, so I cannot recommend) . This is a semi-grungy pool hall and bar. Many people rave over it.
15 recommandé par les habitants
Royal James Cafe
117 Turner StIt's famous for its burgers (I am a vegetarian, so I cannot recommend) . This is a semi-grungy pool hall and bar. Many people rave over it.
Fudge Factory
400 Front StFudge is made onsite and at times customers can observe.
It has a rooftop bar with an un-matched view. Beautiful new building.
51 recommandé par les habitants
MOONRAKERS
326 Front StIt has a rooftop bar with an un-matched view. Beautiful new building.
Comfort food southern breakfast. Think crab cakes and eggs or biscuits.
26 recommandé par les habitants
The Banks Grill
2900 Arendell StComfort food southern breakfast. Think crab cakes and eggs or biscuits.
Grumpy's
907 A Arendell StGreat breakfast in downtown Morehead City
Small locally-owned grocery store offering health foods.
6 recommandé par les habitants
Coastal Community Market
606 Broad StSmall locally-owned grocery store offering health foods.
Black Sheep Beaufort
510 Front StBrick oven pizzas, sandwiches, salads.
Drinks & Nightlife
It has been around for a LONG time and has always been a favorite of visitors and locals, alike. It is located in a historic building with a lot of character, just like the people who hang out there.
35 recommandé par les habitants
Backstreet Pub
124 Middle LnIt has been around for a LONG time and has always been a favorite of visitors and locals, alike. It is located in a historic building with a lot of character, just like the people who hang out there.
At the end of the pier, there is a small outdoor bar, The Barnacle. So unique!
32 recommandé par les habitants
Oceanana Pier & Pier House Restaurant
700 E Fort Macon RdAt the end of the pier, there is a small outdoor bar, The Barnacle. So unique!
Fishtowne Brew House
133 B Turner StSmall, quaint brewery just outside of downtown Beaufort.
13 recommandé par les habitants
Mill Whistle Brewing
1354 Lennoxville RdSmall, quaint brewery just outside of downtown Beaufort.
Arts & Culture
Unique maritime museum with artifacts that are likely from Blackbeard's flagship that sunk in the 1700s several miles off of Beaufort.
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North Carolina Maritime Museum
315 Front StUnique maritime museum with artifacts that are likely from Blackbeard's flagship that sunk in the 1700s several miles off of Beaufort.
There are period houses and garden on the site, a gift store, visitors information, and guided history tours on a double-decker bus. Many interesting events open to the public are held on the Historic Site grounds.
39 recommandé par les habitants
Beaufort Historic Site
130 Turner StThere are period houses and garden on the site, a gift store, visitors information, and guided history tours on a double-decker bus. Many interesting events open to the public are held on the Historic Site grounds.
It showcases the rich history of Carteret County.
13 recommandé par les habitants
History Museum of Carteret County
1008 Arendell StIt showcases the rich history of Carteret County.
Core Sound Waterfowl Museum
1785 Island RdParks & Nature
It's the most beautiful lighthouse in North Carolina! Visit by ferry that leaves from Beaufort or Harkers Island (closer to the lighthouse).
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Cape Lookout Lighthouse
It's the most beautiful lighthouse in North Carolina! Visit by ferry that leaves from Beaufort or Harkers Island (closer to the lighthouse).
It has so much to offer! : Views, swimming, fishing, beachgoing, birding, environmental education center and great trails.
250 recommandé par les habitants
Fort Macon State Park
2303 E Fort Macon RdIt has so much to offer! : Views, swimming, fishing, beachgoing, birding, environmental education center and great trails.
Shackelford is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. It is an 8-mile long barrier island where visitors can relax, camp, swim (be careful of currents!), and watch wildlife (including wild horses).
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Shackleford Banks
Shackelford is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. It is an 8-mile long barrier island where visitors can relax, camp, swim (be careful of currents!), and watch wildlife (including wild horses).
It is close to Beaufort but far enough away to seem isolated. The nature trail is primitive and a self-guided trail brochure is available at the ferry (Island Ferry Service in Beaufort) and at the trailhead on Town Marsh. Visitors can also enjoy the beach, swimming (some of the calmer, shallower waters around on the Bird Shoal side), and wildlife viewing (including lots of birds and if you are lucky wild horses).
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Rachel Carson Reserve
Front StreetIt is close to Beaufort but far enough away to seem isolated. The nature trail is primitive and a self-guided trail brochure is available at the ferry (Island Ferry Service in Beaufort) and at the trailhead on Town Marsh. Visitors can also enjoy the beach, swimming (some of the calmer, shallower waters around on the Bird Shoal side), and wildlife viewing (including lots of birds and if you are lucky wild horses).
It provides long or short segments for hiking in the Croatan National Forest. Camping is allowed at designated areas.
Neusiok Trail
It provides long or short segments for hiking in the Croatan National Forest. Camping is allowed at designated areas.
This Refuge does not offer many visitor amenities, but it is great for birding at particular times of the year. Call the Refuge manager for more information. It is a remote refuge.
Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge
This Refuge does not offer many visitor amenities, but it is great for birding at particular times of the year. Call the Refuge manager for more information. It is a remote refuge.
A county-run small public beach access with bathrooms and an outdoor rinse-off area is located past Olde Towne Yacht Club on the left. Make sure to pull up a map on your phone, or you might turn the wrong way - it's a bit confusing. Get there early to ensure parking and a spot on the beach. This beach is directly across Bulkhead Channel from the west end from the Rachel Carson Reserve (complex of islands).
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Radio Island
A county-run small public beach access with bathrooms and an outdoor rinse-off area is located past Olde Towne Yacht Club on the left. Make sure to pull up a map on your phone, or you might turn the wrong way - it's a bit confusing. Get there early to ensure parking and a spot on the beach. This beach is directly across Bulkhead Channel from the west end from the Rachel Carson Reserve (complex of islands).
It is an aquarium and natural area. A small hiking trail is located behind the aquarium.
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North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores
1 Roosevelt BlvdIt is an aquarium and natural area. A small hiking trail is located behind the aquarium.
Essentials
Piggly Wiggly
1500 Live Oak StIt's the closest grocery store to downtown.
Getting Around
It is 20 minutes from Beaufort and the only major brand car rental business in the immediate area.
9 recommandé par les habitants
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
3524 Dr Dr. M.L.K. Jr BlvdIt is 20 minutes from Beaufort and the only major brand car rental business in the immediate area.
Transit system for Carteret County residents and guests. Accepts cash and checks, only. Reserve a day in advance by calling 252-240-1043
Carteret County Area Transportation
5231 Business DriveTransit system for Carteret County residents and guests. Accepts cash and checks, only. Reserve a day in advance by calling 252-240-1043
Everything Else
Historic burying grounds managed by the Beaufort Historical Association. Live Oaks with Spanish Moss gently tower over the graves. A self-guided interpretive brochure will lead you through the graveyard. You will be fascinated by the stories!!
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Old Burying Ground
411 Ann StHistoric burying grounds managed by the Beaufort Historical Association. Live Oaks with Spanish Moss gently tower over the graves. A self-guided interpretive brochure will lead you through the graveyard. You will be fascinated by the stories!!
If you are an avid mariner, you might want to explore the area in a rental powerboat - skiffs and pontoon boats available. I wouldn't advise this for the unexperienced mariner. This is a great way to visit local islands and cruise up and down Taylor's Creek along Beaufort's waterfront.
Ahoy Boat Rentals
If you are an avid mariner, you might want to explore the area in a rental powerboat - skiffs and pontoon boats available. I wouldn't advise this for the unexperienced mariner. This is a great way to visit local islands and cruise up and down Taylor's Creek along Beaufort's waterfront.
WaterDog Guide Service
Guided fishing trips with experienced captain.