12 May 2023
Other spots offer a slightly different take,
such as charming and historic Beaufort,
with its busy boardwalk and outdoor dining
overlooking Bogue Sound. Boutiques,
bookstores and sweet shops give Beaufort,
which was established in 1713, a homey feel.
at's what Lee Norris likes about it.
ese days, he and his wife split their time
between their home near Raleigh and their
beach home in Beaufort.
Top left, dolphins play near Rachel
Carson Reserve.
Left, the Beaufort Historic District
was listed on the National Register of
Historic Places in 1974. There are about
285 historic homes in the district,
of which about 150 boasts plaques
awarded to homes that are at least 100
years old.
