Free & Cheap Things to Do in Emerald Isle, NC

  • The list below includes 56 free or cheap things to do in or near Emerald Isle, North Carolina, including 43 different types of inexpensive activities like Mini Golf, Movie Theaters, Cocktail Lounge and Parks.
  • From Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier to Emerald Isle Woods Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Emerald Isle and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, Morehead City and Swansboro.
  • The list below includes 56 free or cheap things to do in or near Emerald Isle, North Carolina, including 43 different types of inexpensive activities like Mini Golf, Movie Theaters, Cocktail Lounge and Parks.
  • From Bogue Inlet Fishing Pier to Emerald Isle Woods Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Emerald Isle and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Beaufort, Atlantic Beach, Morehead City and Swansboro.
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16.4 Miles
94% 72 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 101 Pivers Island Road (admin office), Beaufort, NC 28516 MoreLess Info
Famous for its wild horses, the Rachel Carson Reserve is an island reserve located off of the coast of Beaufort, North Carolina. Ferry access is available for those who do not have private aquatic transportation.
16.4 Miles
100% 215 votes
Food Tours 412 Front Street, Beaufort, NC 28516 MoreLess Info
Offering an array of bicycle-based sightseeing tours, Hungry Town Bike Tours takes visitors to see hidden sides of the city of Beaufort. Tours my emphasize history and local culture, or may focus on local foodways and restaurants.
16.4 Miles
93% 107 votes
Visitor Centers 150 Turner St., Beaufort, NC 28516 MoreLess Info
With curious cemetery gardens and high community involvement, Beaufort Historic Site Visitor Center and Museum is a look into art and the spirit of the area. Locals and visitors make sure to attend the art walk to honor local artists and snag some deals at the Jumble Sale.
16.4 Miles
- 0 votes
Military Museums 400 Front St Ste 12, Beaufort, NC 28516 MoreLess Info
Filled with local maritime memorabilia, The North Carolina Maritime Museum provides visitors with a permanent collection depicting the history of the region. The museum displays artifacts like whale fossils, miniature ship replicas, and more.
16.5 Miles
96% 286 votes
Cemeteries Ann Street, Beaufort, NC 28516 MoreLess Info
Rich in the town's history and lore, the Beaufort Burying Ground contains the graves of many notable North Carolinians, especially those involved in the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. The cemetery is now maintained by the Beaufort Historical Association.
16.5 Miles
89% 112 votes
Visitor Centers 130 Turner St., Beaufort, NC MoreLess Info
The nine-building campus of the Beaufort Historic Site gives visitors a glimpse into what life was like for North Carolinians during the 18th and 19th centuries. The Site feaures costumed staff, immaculately restored buildings, beautiful artworks and charming antique furniture.
16.5 Miles
82% 45 votes
Pirate Tours 600 Front Street, Beaufort, NC MoreLess Info
Beaufort Pirate Adventures is an excursion company that provides tours of the Crystal Coast. The company has a pirate club that offers special discounts on boat tours for adults and children.
16.5 Miles
92% 13 votes
Bus Tours 150 Turner Street, Beaufort, NC 28516 MoreLess Info
Beaufort Historic Site Double-Decker Bus Tour offers patrons the opportunity to see Beaufort’s historic district from atop a 1967 English double-decker bus. Guests will hear local narrators tell tales of Beaufort’s rich past of pirates, star-crossed lovers and Confederate spies.
16.6 Miles
84% 90 votes
Haunted Tours Boardwalk, Beaufort, NC 28516 MoreLess Info
Experience the spooky side of Beaufort, North Carolina on the Beaufort Ghost Walk. This guided walking tour is conducted after dark, and takes tourists to the most haunted locations in the city. This chilling tour is perfect for history buffs and everyone who enjoys being a little scared.
16.8 Miles
96% 284 votes
Historic Sites 400 block of Ann Street, Beaufort, NC 28516 MoreLess Info
The Beaufort Historic Site Old Burying Ground is the oldest cemetery in the town of Beaufort. It is a part of the 300 year history of the community and was established in the early 1700s.
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