The town of Beaufort lies on the coast of North Carolina in the state’s Inner Banks region. Beaufort was first established in 1709, making it one of the oldest towns in the state.

It’s best known for being the site of where Blackbeard took his 1718 voyage with the ship Queen Anne’s Revenge before it was shipwrecked. Beaufort is known for its coastal landscape, interesting maritime history, and historic homes.

North Carolina Maritime Museum

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Rachel Carson Reserve, Beaufort

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