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.
Glenburnie Park is a scenic public park that’s located just northeast of the heart of Downtown New Bern. Tucked along the Neuse River in a primarily residential section of town, the park is a popular destination for visitors and locals alike...
Dive into relaxation at this second-floor ocean view condo in the Pebble Beach Complex. With three bedrooms and two bathrooms, this chic getaway offers everything you need for a calming stay. Bedrooms Each bedroom features its own balcony and comes...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
Windsurfer East is a 3 Bedroom & 3.5 Bath Oceanfront Duplex located in impressive Emerald Isle. Open & covered decks with rockers, table & chairs to savor the spectacular ocean vistas! Equipped with High Speed Wireless Internet!Ground Level: Covered...
- Emerald Isle
- 3 Bedrooms
- 3 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 6
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...
You will adore this unique and calming hideaway on the Crystal Coast, no better place to fulfill all your vacation needs then here. 75 ft. dock, wrap around deck, entirely furnished patio, and rather private yard for comfort and convenience inside...
- Beaufort
- 3 Bedrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Sleeps 8
Island Express Ferry Service LLC is the only authorized concessionaire to drop off at Cape Lookout Lighthouse and Shackleford Banks! Offering departures from both Beaufort and nearby Harkers Island, Island Express Ferry Service serves as the...