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Tours Of The Crystal Coast
From sun-loving beach tours to tours that take visitors to the Crystal Coast's historic landmarks and attractions, no one lacks for things to do while visiting our area. Guided and self-guided tours of major attractions are a popular recreational activity here, as there is lots to explore be it on your own or with a guide.

Ghostwalks are also offered for those who like a little thrill while exploring the tales of people and places gone by.
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Cape Lookout Conch Tours
(252) 732-4578
 
Provides island transportation and historic/eco tours on Cape Lookout National Seashore from the Lighthouse South to Cape Point.

Take a ferry over to Cape Lookout from Harkers Island or bring your boat and come for a ride around the barrier island. The service is 15 dollars and that takes you to the cape point, going through the village and giving you a history of the park service, lighthouse and the houses on the island. Schedule with the driver your desired time of return.

The tours accept cash on site, or you can pay with credit card at any of the 4 ferry services out of Harkers Island
-Calico Jacks
-HI Fishing
-Cape Pointe
-Local Yokel

Call 252-732-4578 or capelookoutconchtours@live.com for more information

Please note that this is not a service that is run through the Cape Lookout National Seashore Office.

Rachel Carson Reserve Self Guided Tours
101 Pivers Island Road
Beaufort, NC  28516
(252) 838-0886
paula.gillikin@ncmail.net
 
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The Rachel Carson National Estuarine Research Reserve is a nature preserve comprised of five islands and is located across from the historic Beaufort waterfront.

The Reserve offers a year-round self- guided walking trail that highlights the diverse habitats found on Town Marsh. Self-guided trail brochures can be obtained by calling the Reserve office.

During the spring and summer, walking nature tours and a boat cruise along Taylor's Creek to the Carrot Island boardwalk are available to the public at no-charge.

Call 252.838.0883 for tour schedule and reservations.


Beaufort Historic Site Tours
100 Turner Street
Beaufort, NC  28516
(252) 728-5225
 
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Tours are led by docents in period dress through anthentically restored dwellings. Tours begin at 10:00 and 11:30 AM, 1:00 and 3:00 PM Monday-Saturday, year round. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children (under 6 free).

Crystal Coast Air Tours
150 Airport Rd.
Beaufort, NC  28516
(252) 728-2323
 
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Fort Macon State Park
901 Fort Macon Road
Atlantic Beach, NC  28512
(252) 726-3775
 
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NC's most visited state park includes a 19th century Civil War fort, recreation area with lifeguard-protected swimming, bathhouse and picnic area. Civil War reenactments performed in summer months. Join a guided tour of the fort or conduct your own following the guide available at the bookstore. The fort is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed Christmas Day. The fort is located on the eastern end of Atlantic Beach.

Historic Beaufort Double-Decker Bus Tour
100 Turner Street
Beaufort, NC  28516
(252) 728-5225
 
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Narrated tours of Beaufort's historic district depart from the Beaufort Historic Site April through October on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM and Saturday at 11:00 AM. Tickets are $8 for adults, $4 for children (under 6 free).

Old Burying Grounds Guided Tour
100 Turner Street
Beaufort, NC  28516
(252) 728-5225
 
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Regularly scheduled tours are given June through September on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each day at 2:30 pm. The cost is $8 for adults and $4 for children.

Port City Tour Company/Tour Beaufort
610 Front Street
Beaufort, NC  28516
(252) 772-9925
 
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Offering several exciting tours of the Crystal Coast:

Beaufort Ghost Walk, Wild Horse & Shelling Safari, Legend of Blackbeard Tour, and Port City Pirates & Ghosts

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