Fort Macon State Park - 160 acre state park with the center of attraction being the historical civil war fort which guarded the entrance to Beaufort and Morehead City. Fort Macon contains a civil war artifact museum, a walking tour and re-enactment's of battles during the summer months. Included among these exhibits are The Living Shipwreck, a live Alligator exhibit, and a touch tank. Cape Lookout National Seashore - A barrier island system comprising the southern portion of the famed Outer Banks. Fifty - eight miles of undisturbed beach await hikers and fisherman alike.
Access is by boat or ferry only.
There is a ferry service located along Front Street in Beaufort. New Bern - New Bern is the second oldest town in North Carolina and is located about 45 minutes from Discovery Diving. It was founded in 1710, and was named after its mother city, Bern, Switzerland. New Bern is best known for its historic district, which includes the Royal Governor William Tryon's mansion, Tryon Palace.