Beaufort Linen Co. is a family-owned boutique with home goods, bath and beauty products, and easygoing clothing. A good stop for families wandering downtown Beaufort and looking for a keepsake.
Beaufort Pet Provisions is a dog-friendly shop in Beaufort, NC. Pick up healthy food, treats, toys, and accessories for dogs and cats, and get product advice from friendly local staff.
Ben & Jerry’s serves hand-scooped ice cream, waffle cones, sundaes, and thick shakes. Try Cherry Garcia or Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, then take your cone for a walk after dinner.
Dairy Queen Grill & Chill serves grilled burgers, crispy chicken strips, hot dogs, and fries, plus Blizzards, shakes, and soft serve. It’s a quick stop for hungry families and groups.
EJW Outdoors on Arendell Street sells fishing rods, reels, and bait, plus bikes and sporting gear. Stop in before a family day on the water or an easy bike ride.
Game On Escape Rooms in Morehead City gives families a fun, puzzle-filled way to spend time together. Work as a team to find clues, crack codes, and beat the clock.
Infuse Wellness is an infusion clinic on Emerald Drive in Emerald Isle. Visitors can book ketamine, hydration, and vitamin infusions in a comfortable, spa-like room with a professional healthcare team.
La Posh Boutique is a small shop in Emerald Isle for clothing, accessories, and gifts. It’s an easy stop for parents and teens between beach days, and good for souvenirs.
Bowling lanes, billiards, and over 4,000 square feet of arcade games fill this Cape Carteret spot. The sports bar and grill serves drinks and full meals, and it’s open late every day.
Right on Bogue Banks, this aquarium shows off local coastal life. Kids can touch rays and sea stars, watch otters play, and walk past a big shipwreck tank full of sharks.
Shark’s Den is a sports bar and grill on Emerald Drive. Watch the big game over burgers, wings, seafood, and beer on tap. Kids are welcome, and parking is free.
Stir It Up Coffee Shop serves coffee, fruit smoothies, and frappes in Emerald Isle. Grab Brooklyn bagels with cream cheese and settle in on the patio before a beach day.
Sweet Spot on Emerald Drive is a beach-town ice cream parlor with candy and a small gift shop. Lines run long after dark, but they move quickly, and the front rockers are worth a seat.
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