Free & Cheap Things to Do in Beaufort, NC

  • The list below includes 44 free or cheap things to do in or near Beaufort, North Carolina, including 45 different types of inexpensive activities like Nature & Wildlife Areas, Visitor Centers, Military Museums and Specialty Museums.
  • From Beaufort Burying Ground to Beaufort Historic Site Old Burying Ground, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Beaufort and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, Emerald Isle and Havelock.
  • The list below includes 44 free or cheap things to do in or near Beaufort, North Carolina, including 45 different types of inexpensive activities like Nature & Wildlife Areas, Visitor Centers, Military Museums and Specialty Museums.
  • From Beaufort Burying Ground to Beaufort Historic Site Old Burying Ground, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Beaufort and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Atlantic Beach, Morehead City, Emerald Isle and Havelock.
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22.2 Miles
59% 32 votes
Mini Golf 8720 Reed Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 MoreLess Info
Featuring a friendly staff and an ice cream shop, Emerald Forest Golf is a mini golf course for individuals of all ages. In addition to being well maintained, it features challenges that even experienced mini golfers will enjoy.
22.3 Miles
40% 5 votes
Movie Theaters 8700 Emerald Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 MoreLess Info
Located on the southern Outer Banks, the newly renovated Emerald Plantation Cinemas screens first-run films in a setting with a home-town atmosphere. The theater boasts Dolby 5.1 sound, digital screenings and upgraded seating for comfort.
22.6 Miles
33% 3 votes
Mini Golf Islander Drive, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 MoreLess Info
Featuring several models of Outer Banks lighthouses on the course, Lighthouse Golf Of Emerald Isle is an entertaining 18-hole mini-golf course. The course also features a snack bar and an amusement area equipped with bumper cars and bumper boats.
23.3 Miles
67% 3 votes
Parks Coast Guard Road, Emerald Isle, NC 28594 MoreLess Info
Surrounded by beautiful oceanfront and dunes, Emerald Isle Woods Park offers 41 acres for enjoying outdoor activities. Visitors can walk, hike, bird-watch, grill, picnic, or do recreational water sports off the pier and floating dock.
24.1 Miles
50% 2 votes
Camping Site Flanners Beach Road, New Bern, NC 28560 MoreLess Info
Situated next to the river, Neuse River Recreation offers visitors a campground, beach, picnic areas, and more. There are several trails for hiking that loop around the campground and the beach.
25.4 Miles
96% 27 votes
Kayaking 160 Cedar Point Blvd., Swansboro, NC MoreLess Info
Located in Swansboro, North Carolina on the southern Outer Banks, Barrier Island Kayaks provides kayak rentals for sea kayaking enthusiasts. The facility offers guided tours and kayak instruction as well.
25.6 Miles
96% 23 votes
Parks Highway 24,, Swansboro, NC MoreLess Info
Featuring T-shaped piers with benches and covered pavilions, Riverfront Park, Swansboro, NC offers visitors a view of White Oak River. The boardwalks have plaques that provide geographical information about the region.
25.6 Miles
50% 2 votes
Marinas 106 Cedar Point Blvd, Swansboro, NC 28584 MoreLess Info
Featuring a parrot in its store, Dudley's Marina Inc has a facility with boat storage, docks, launch ramps, and more. The marina is located on the Crystal Coast and services a variety of boats.
25.9 Miles
82% 34 votes
Kayaking 208 West Main Street, Swansboro, NC 28584 MoreLess Info
Explore beautiful Swansboro, North Carolina with Second Wind Eco Tours. This ecologically-responsible company runs kayak tours and cycling trips that do not disturb local wildlife or harm plants. It also offers yoga sessions and restorative massage therapy.
25.9 Miles
100% 2 votes
Art Gallery 107 Front Street, Swansboro, NC 28584 MoreLess Info
Tidewater Gallery is a fine art gallery featuring artistic pieces from local, regional, national, and internationally-known artists. Among these pieces are antiques, ceramics, fiber art, hand-crafted jewelry, metal art, oil and acrylic paintings, sculptures, watercolors, and photography.
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