WaterDance
Food scene
Always delicious. Low-key lunches and more sophisticated New American dinners. Vegan options
84 locals recommend
Beaufort Grocery
117 Queen StAlways delicious. Low-key lunches and more sophisticated New American dinners. Vegan options
Waterfront Restaurant and seasonal tiki bar with imaginative American Cuisine that is kicked up a notch. Vegan options
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29 locals recommend
City Kitchen
114 A Town Creek DrWaterfront Restaurant and seasonal tiki bar with imaginative American Cuisine that is kicked up a notch. Vegan options
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Cool upscale space serving sophisticated locally sourced seafood, tapas, wine and martinis. Vegan Options
$$$
44 locals recommend
Aqua Restaurant
114 Middle LnCool upscale space serving sophisticated locally sourced seafood, tapas, wine and martinis. Vegan Options
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Fun and casual eatery in a renovated boathouse on the water. Seasonal seafood and Sunday brunch.
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49 locals recommend
Front Street Grill
300 Front StFun and casual eatery in a renovated boathouse on the water. Seasonal seafood and Sunday brunch.
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City/town information
Awesome historic town with restored houses lining the streets. Cool shopping areas and views galore!
165 locals recommend
Beaufort
Awesome historic town with restored houses lining the streets. Cool shopping areas and views galore!
Adjacent to Beaufort and just over the bridge. A larger city with more options for dining and shopping.
77 locals recommend
Morehead City
Adjacent to Beaufort and just over the bridge. A larger city with more options for dining and shopping.
Find beach access throughout town. Don't forget to visit Fort Macon for the best beach experience!
81 locals recommend
Atlantic Beach
Find beach access throughout town. Don't forget to visit Fort Macon for the best beach experience!
Sightseeing
The closest beach is not far at all. A short 11 mile drive to
the state park which boasts an unspoiled shoreline for swimming, surf fishing and beachcombing. Nearly surrounded by water at the eastern tip of Bogue Banks, the park offers undisturbed natural beauty and opportunities to explore and learn about salt marshes, estuaries and dune fields.
The park also has a perfectly restored Civil War-era fort to explore.
250 locals recommend
Fort Macon State Park
2303 E Fort Macon RdThe closest beach is not far at all. A short 11 mile drive to
the state park which boasts an unspoiled shoreline for swimming, surf fishing and beachcombing. Nearly surrounded by water at the eastern tip of Bogue Banks, the park offers undisturbed natural beauty and opportunities to explore and learn about salt marshes, estuaries and dune fields.
The park also has a perfectly restored Civil War-era fort to explore.
Premier museum that has a large collection of boats, models, decoys and dioramas about life in coastal North Carolina.
NC Maritime Museum Gallants Channel Annex
293 W Beaufort Rd ExtPremier museum that has a large collection of boats, models, decoys and dioramas about life in coastal North Carolina.
Stop at the Visitor's Center to get the self guided brochure or download the tour to your phone to read a little about each identified grave site.
20 locals recommend
Old Burying Ground
411 Ann StStop at the Visitor's Center to get the self guided brochure or download the tour to your phone to read a little about each identified grave site.
Beaufort Paddle
424 Old Causeway Road, Beaufort (252-725-3065)
3.5 miles
Rent Kayaks to explore Carrot Island and see wild horses.
14 locals recommend
Beaufort Paddle
424 Old Causeway RdBeaufort Paddle
424 Old Causeway Road, Beaufort (252-725-3065)
3.5 miles
Rent Kayaks to explore Carrot Island and see wild horses.
Island Ferry Adventures (252-728-4129)
610 Front St, Beaufort, NC
Sand Dollars, Wild Horses, Shelling, Salt Life & more!
11 locals recommend
Island Ferry Adventures
610 Front StIsland Ferry Adventures (252-728-4129)
610 Front St, Beaufort, NC
Sand Dollars, Wild Horses, Shelling, Salt Life & more!
Shopping
A trip to Beaufort is not complete without a visit to this great business that makes olive oils and vinegars to please every palette.
Beaufort Olive Oil Co.
300 Front StA trip to Beaufort is not complete without a visit to this great business that makes olive oils and vinegars to please every palette.
Kitty Hawk Kites
412 Front StGreat gifts and other items to remember your time in Beaufort.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Olde Beaufort Farmers Market is a must
Courthouse Square in the center of town.
Saturdays 8:30a - 1:00p
Outdoor market featuring fresh, locally grown vegetables, farm-raised meats, eggs, honey and art from local artists.
Don't miss
Birds and other wildlife
Just head outside to see any number of birds, fish, rabbits and other wild creatures. More than 160 different species of birds have been recorded from WaterDance.
Don't miss
Fishing or relaxing from your own dock
Just head outside and enjoy all the WaterDance dock has to offer. Fish, birdwatch or just hang out and enjoy the waves and breezes.