The North Carolina Maritime Museum in Beaufort reflects coastal life and interprets lighthouses and lifesaving stations, the seafood industry, motorboats, and more. Studies in marine life, science, and ecology are available for all ages. The Beaufort museum is the repository for artifacts from Blackbeard’s wrecked flagship, Queen Anne’s Revenge, among them cannons, grenades, belt buckles and beads.

Our seaside emporium is filled with an unusual mix of fashion and home items that strike our fancy.

Local coffee shop, wine bar and wine store in the heart of Beaufort, NC. Serving delicious Costa Rican, Colombian, and other specialty coffee, fresh baked pastries, pizzas, sandwiches, wine/beer/cocktails. Wine tastings and live music every weekend. A local hangout. Welcomes everyone!

Our beers consist of American styled ales such as IPA, pale ale, kolsch, porter, stout and Belgian ales such as Belgian Wit, Belgian Triple and Belgian Saisons. We have 12 taps that feature year-round favorites, seasonal beers and guest taps from other Carteret county breweries on the “Intracoastal AleWay”.

Expertly crafted coffee and great atmosphere in an antique store setting.

Carteret County's first brewery, Mill Whistle Brewing is a one barrel brewery focused on exceptional craft beers. This Nano brewery produces just 31 gallons of beer in a batch. By focusing on small batches of beer, Mill Whistle Brewing has been able to produce a wide variety of styles of beer.

Small local business selling clothing, gifts, ice cream and fudge.

Quick Stop Bottle Shop and Social Space located in Beaufort NC is creating a place where locals and tourists alike can unwind with family and friends or make new ones. Hosting special events throughout the year while showcasing excellent craft, domestic and import beer, wine, ciders, seltzer, hard kombuchas and non alcoholic beverages such as mocktails, draft kombuchas and adaptogen infused drinks.