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Pronounced “Bo-furt”, this quaint
little town was originally established in 1709 for its close
proximity to the excellent deep-water inlet now called Beaufort
Inlet.
Throughout history, Beaufort has always
been an important seaport for whalers, fisherman, merchants and
even pirates. In
fact, the notorious pirate Blackbeard and his crew spent quite a
bit of time in Beaufort, and their legacy still remains in the
form of the many legends and ghost stories that are still told.
The Beaufort Ghost Walk takes visitors to The Hammock
House, a mysterious 300 year old house once frequented by
Blackbeard and reportedly home to the ghosts of some of his
victims.
Another major attraction is the Beaufort Historic District, which
is home to over 100 beautifully restored Historic Homes from the
18th and 19th Century.
Many a relaxing afternoon has been spent walking the
elegantly shaded sidewalks of the Historic District, retracing the
steps of history, architecture and legend.
And if all that’s not enough, Beaufort
is the perfect place to begin exploring the Cape Lookout National
Seashore, home to the 169-foot Cape Lookout Lighthouse and the
famous Wild Horses of Shackleford Banks.
Descendants of Horses that were brought here almost 500
years ago, a herd of over 120 Horses still remains on the islands
surrounding Beaufort, and they can often be seen right from the
Beaufort Waterfront while they graze on nearby Carrot Island.
In
Beaufort, you and your family will find exciting and fun things to
do, beautiful scenery, amazing wildlife, great shopping, excellent
restaurants, and a rare chance to step back into history. Check
out the Local Attractions
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