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The Ultimate Guide to Beaufort

Discover both hidden gems and essential stops in this beautiful waterfront town with more than 300 years of coastal history and charm.

by Katie Schanze
Restaurants

Fresh, Fried, & Riverside at Riverview Cafe

On the banks of the New River in Sneads Ferry, four generations of the same family have been frying shrimp and baking pies seven days a week since 1946.

by Karen Langley Martin
Photo Essay

The Beach Road: A Stop-by-Stop Guide to Exploring NC Highway 12

From its northernmost point in Corolla to its southern terminus on Cedar Island, this scenic byway — bound between sound and sea — links the islands and communities of the Outer Banks.

by Katie King
History

39 Legendary North Carolina Seafood Restaurants

After nearly a century — or just a couple of years — these seafood restaurants have become coastal icons, the places we know, love, and return to again and again.

by Abigail Keller
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Fresh Catch: A Foodie’s Guide to the Crystal Coast

Discover the must-order menu items at 16 delicious restaurants in Beaufort, Emerald Isle, Morehead City, Atlantic Beach, and Harkers Island.

by Robin Sutton Anders
Features

Framing the Outer Banks

How Aycock Brown, a charismatic storyteller with an eye for detail, transformed North Carolina’s quiet barrier islands into a national destination, but preserved their local charm.

by Rebecca Bengal
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A MarshWalk Adventure in Murrells Inlet

Take a morning stroll along the boardwalk, search for dolphins on an eco-cruise, dine on legendary seafood, and enjoy live music during a trip to this coastal location long defined by the water.

by Rebecca Woltz
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48 Hours in Edenton: A Weekend by the Water

Stay at a charming inn, eat incredible seafood, explore maritime history, take a beautiful boat ride in Edenton Bay, and more in this historic former port town on Albemarle Sound.

by Lara Ivanitch
Guides

A Locals’ Guide to Downtown Washington

In and around the original Washington, the river meets the sound, old structures are given a new purpose, and life above and below the water is in constant transition.

by Chloe Klingstedt
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