- Our list of the best things to do in Jacksonville, North Carolina, features the top 58 nearby activities — including 29 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Jacksonville, NC has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Water Activities, Tours, Museums & Galleries, and Outdoor Places.
- The results below include the top 16 things to do within the city of Jacksonville, NC , followed by 42 popular activities in nearby cities, including Surf City, Swansboro, Emerald Isle and Sneads Ferry
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275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours has a 27 foot motorized catamaran. On this boat, the company offers numerous tours including Masonboro birding tours, shelling tours, fall migratory bird tours, and offers inshore bottom fishing.
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326 Front St, Beaufort, NC 28516
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Lead by an experienced sailor and tour guide, the Outer Banks Ferry Service - Private Tours gives visitors a unique experience on the sea. During the tours, guests observe the local scenery and see the marine wildlife around the area.
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275 Waynick Blvd, Wrightsville Beach, NC 28480
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NAME CHANGE: Wrightsville Beach Scenic Tours offers a variety of family tours around the beach guided by Pirate Don Juan Cortez or Captain Joe Abbate of the Shamrock, a custom built motorized catamaran. Their specialty is birding, fishing, and sunset cruises.
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The nine-building campus of the Beaufort Historic Site gives visitors a glimpse into what life was like for North Carolinians during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Site feaures costumed staff, immaculately restored buildings, beautiful artworks and charming antique furniture.
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Offering an array of bicycle-based sightseeing tours, Hungry Town Bike Tours takes visitors to see hidden sides of the city of Beaufort. Tours my emphasize history and local culture, or may focus on local foodways and restaurants.
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150 Turner St., Beaufort, NC 28516
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With curious cemetery gardens and high community involvement, Beaufort Historic Site Visitor Center and Museum is a look into art and the spirit of the area. Locals and visitors make sure to attend the art walk to honor local artists and snag some deals at the Jumble Sale.
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150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC 28516
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Beaufort Historic Site Double-Decker Bus Tour offers patrons the opportunity to see Beaufort’s historic district from atop a 1967 English double-decker bus. Guests will hear local narrators tell tales of Beaufort’s rich past of pirates, star-crossed lovers and Confederate spies.
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The Outer Banks Ferry Service is a business that provides guests with the opportunity to explore the nearby islands by ferry. The business is owned and operated by the state Department of Transportation.
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Filled with local maritime memorabilia, The North Carolina Maritime Museum provides visitors with a permanent collection depicting the history of the region. The museum displays artifacts like whale fossils, miniature ship replicas, and more.
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Rich in the town's history and lore, the Beaufort Burying Ground contains the graves of many notable North Carolinians, especially those involved in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. The cemetery is now maintained by the Beaufort Historical Association.