Weekend Getaway
Build your weekend getaway on the overnight trip itinerary but with two major distinctions: book a room at a bed & breakfast or inn, and with a whole weekend at your disposal, you can do even more.
CHECK-IN TO A B&B
Bed & breakfasts offer cozy accommodations perfect for a weekend retreat. Feel at home while exploring new adventures all along the coast. They’ll even make sure you start your day off right with homemade breakfasts from delightful innkeepers who know the latest scoop on local events, things to do and the best way to plan out your weekend. Beaufort, in particular, has a nice collection of “home sweet homes” to check-in to, and with plenty of things to do nearby, you’re never far from the action.
ON THE WATER
With calm waters and wide-open views, paddling along scenic trails or taking a surf lesson offers the perfect mix of relaxation and adventure. Taylor’s Creek, Bogue Sound, and Down East’s Core Sound are all popular paddling spots—and your Instagram feed, filled with skies as blue as the water you’re gliding across, will be the envy of all your friends. Don’t forget to tag #MyCrystalCoast.
The Crystal Coast also offers great fishing year-round, whether you’re casting from shore or heading offshore with a guide. Inshore species like flounder, redfish, and speckled trout are popular targets, while offshore waters are home to king mackerel and more. Consider joining a local charter or trying a kayak fishing excursion—gear included—for a hands-on way to experience the coast.
TOUR HISTORIC BEAUFORT
For some inland action, a bike tour of Beaufort, “America’s Favorite Town,” is a beautiful way to get a look at the historic buildings, small-town streets and waterside drives that make this town so lovely. And if you combine it with a food, history or sightseeing tour, you’ll experience Beaufort from two sides. If you feel pressed for time (or if you just don’t want to pedal around), take a double-decker bus tour that gives you a dose of humor along with local history, and it goes right by a building that the pirate Blackbeard once called home.
DINNER BY THE SEA
When the sun sets, dine in style at one of many sit-down seafood spots, which range from family-owned seafood joints to white-tablecloth restaurants with chef-driven menus. Since you’re right on the coast, the seafood is fresh and many restaurants use locally grown ingredients, making for dishes rich in taste and local heritage.
After dinner, unwind on the porch at your B&B, then drift off to sleep to the peaceful sounds of the coast—ready to wake up refreshed and inspired for another day.
