Beaufort

Beaufort lies along Taylor’s Creek on North Carolina’s coast, where sheltered waters helped shape a long-standing port and seafaring community. Across the creek, Carrot Island is part of the Rachel Carson Reserve, a protected estuarine area inhabited by wild horses and shorebirds. Beaufort’s historic district preserves streets and houses connected to its maritime past, while the North Carolina Maritime Museum explores regional boatbuilding and the nearby wreck of Blackbeard’s Queen Anne’s Revenge. Boats also leave from town for Shackleford Banks and Cape Lookout National Seashore. Explore nearby webcam locations that provide complementary perspectives on Beaufort and North Carolina’s Crystal Coast.

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