- We have assembled a list of the top 21 Things to Do in Beaufort during 2021:
- Historic Beaufort District.
- Stunning water views of Taylor’s Creek.
- Beaufort’s mild temperatures.
- Outdoor spaces.
- Local boutiques and shops.
- Historic buildings at Beaufort Historic Site.
- Maker’s Mark Private Select Bourbon at 34° North Restaurant.
- Guided historic tours.
- Beautiful historic homes and architecture in Beaufort.
- Romantic places to share with your soulmate
- Beaufort’s craft beers and distilleries.
- Beaufort Boardwalk, named "10 Great Coastal Boardwalks" by Coastal Living
- Southern hospitality.
- Old Burying Ground: Visit the weather tombstones of military heroes, privateers, and famous local residents.
- North Carolina Maritime Museum: Discover the artifacts from Blackbeard’s flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge, in 1718.
- Nicholas Sparks: See the Beaufort locations for the novels "The Choice" and "A Walk to Remember."
- Cape Lookout National Seashore: Known for its iconic lighthouse.
- Shackleford Banks: See the descendants of the Spanish Mustangs may have survived a shipwreck 400 years ago.
- Rachel Carson Reserve: Home to approximately 30 wild horses.
- Sand Dollar Island: This sandbar offers the best hunting grounds for sand dollars for the entire family.
- Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center: The rich heritage of wooden boat building comes alive in an authentic boat shop.
