- Our list of the best things to do in Beaufort, North Carolina, features the top 70 nearby activities — including 28 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Beaufort, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Tours, Water Activities, Sights & Landmarks, and Outdoor Places.
- The results below include the top 22 things to do within the city of Beaufort, NC , followed by 49 popular activities in nearby cities, including Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, Emerald Isle, Havelock, New Bern and Swansboro
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The Schooner Windfall II offers 1.5-hour sunset cruises aboard the 32-foot sailing vessel in Pamlico Sound where Blackbeard took his bounty. The company also offers 6-passenger and 12-passenger charter boats, along with wedding cruises.
47.3 Miles
All tours provided by Portsmouth Island ATV Excursions begin with a 20 minute boat ride from the Silver Lake Harbor to reach the secluded island. Once on site, visitors can enjoy ATV riding through a town that was deserted in 1860 but has been left undisturbed.
47.4 Miles
Located on tiny Ocracoke Island, part of North Carolina's Outer Banks, Springer's Point Preserve is a bastion of undeveloped wilderness and an important wildife habitat. The Preserve relies on sponsorships and does not charge admission fees. It is open year-round.
47.4 Miles
The British Cemetery contains the remains of Thomas Cunningham, Stanley. R. Craig, and two unknown soldiers from a sunk ship during World War I. Visitors can see the granite tombstones, a plaque, and a white picket fence.
47.4 Miles
Starting in 1753, Portsmouth grew to be a thriving community on the Outer Banks and within 100 years, 1,400 vessels and two-thirds of all goods entering North Carolina passed through its port each year. Now, a ghost town, visitors can see a 250-acre historic district.
47.6 Miles
Attracting visitors for their shelling opportunities, Porstmouth ATV Tours provides them with their own personal ATV to explore the secluded beaches of the island. The beaches contain a variety of large and small shells that can be collected.
47.6 Miles
Open seasonally, Lynwood Park Zoo is a popular tourist destination in the late spring and summer months. The zoo is home to an array of animals including zebras, sheep, pigs, alligators and owls.
47.9 Miles
Catbird Kayak offers a variety of guided kayak tours of the local waterways. Tours offered include a sunrise tour, a mid-day tour, a sunset tour, and a full moon tour. The company also offers themed tours.
48.0 Miles
Drum Stick fishing charter offers full and half day Off Shore Deep Sea Fishing Trips off the waters of the Outer Banks. They provide trips for a variety of occasions including Father/son fishing trips, Bachelor Parties, anniversary’s and Reunions.
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Daily sightseeing cruises are conducted through the Portsmouth Island Boat Tour. It leaves from the community docks of Ocracoke Harbor before taking a scenic route to Portsmouth Island where guests can actually view the historic village with a self-guided tour.