The annual Wooden Boat Show is a tradition in the town of Beaufort, and its 50th celebration in 2026 promises to be bigger and more engaging than ever before. With a long roster of activities that are slated for the weekend-long event, visitors will be treated to a wealth of activities, displays, exhibits, and interactive ways to join in the fun.
Come and marvel as a fleet of wooden boats are constructed from start to finish before your eyes at this competition that pits boat-builders against each other in one of the most anticipated events of the Annual Wooden Boat Show. The BoatBuilding Challenge is an event that's been going strong for more than 15 years as of 2026, and the competition features 18 teams who will battle it out to craft the best wooden boat in just four hours’ time.
Visitors can explore the best aspects of downtown Beaufort inside and out with the annual Beaufort Old Homes and Gardens Tour. Held throughout this coastal community, and featuring a number of popular sites including the buildings within the Beaufort Historic Site, area gardens, local churches, the Old Burying Ground and much more, this event provides an in-depth look into what makes Beaufort both historic and continually charming.
Treasure hunters of all varieties will find that New Bern serves as a fine launching point for a shelling adventure or two. From the ancient relics that are buried just outside the Aurora Fossil Museum to the isolated finds along the Cape Lookout...
Just read the reviews for this handsome five bedroom, five and one-half baths with broad sound vistas. Our goal is to make this vacation one to remember and the reviews reflect it!The 4th floor has a additional room as well as king bedroom and bath...
This Oceanfront Complex sits perpendicular to the Ocean with simple Beach Access, Pool and close to eateries and shopping!Principal Bedroom - Queen BedBedroom Two - Two Double BedsSleeper Couch - DoubleSleeps 6 *2-3 WEEK RENTALS WILL CHARGE 1 1/2...
Visitors can enjoy the Crystal Coast’s most coveted and hard-to-reach shorelines, or just embark on a breezy cruise of the open waters in search of dolphins and sunsets, with a trip that’s guided by Lookout Cruises. This local tour...
SeaSpray 117 is a non-smoking 2 bedroom/2 bath condo located on the 1st floor/Courtyard. Unit has vistas of the ocean and courtyard. The condo has a full size kitchen with a dishwasher, microwave, toaster oven, toaster, coffeemaker and blender. A...
Take a quick and scenic ferry ride with your experienced guide over to the pristine Outer Banks Island of Shackleford Banks, which is part of the Cape Lookout National Seashore. There, you are introduced to the wild horses of Shackleford...






