Beaufort County, North Carolina

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Beaufort County, North Carolina

• A Pictorial Guide to The Waterfront Capital of
  North Carolina

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Welcome to Beaufort County

• Beaufort County is located along the coast in
  Eastern North Carolina where two major highways
  (Hwy 264 and Hwy 17) cross paths. As the only
  county in the State to be intersected by a
  coastal river several miles wide, Beaufort County
  has more shoreline than any other county in the
  State.

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Beaufort County, North Carolina

• Municipalities include Washington, Chocowinity,
  Washington Park, Belhaven, Bath, and Aurora.
• Waterfront communities include Cypress Landing,
  Pamlico Plantation, and our newest Belhaven
  Marina Project, currently under development.

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The Cypress Landing Marina
Cypress Landing is one of Beaufort Countys
premiere communities. It is a favorite location
for the actively retired - taking advantage of
the water activity, golfing, and other leisure
pastimes.
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The City of Washington
The Stewart Parkway Waterfront in Washington
continues to greet visitors to Beaufort County -
as it has for over three centuries.
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Washington, North Carolina
Highway 17 is a major North-South travel route.
It crosses Highway 264 (a major East-West travel
route) and the Pamlico River in Washington.
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Blounts Creek
A unique geography ensures exciting home sites
with waterfront access along the Pamlico River
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Chocowinity, North Carolina Home to Fountain
Powerboats
Beaufort County is known worldwide for Fountain
Powerboats, a major manufacturer of high
performance racing, fishing, military, and law
enforcement boats. Fountain Powerboats currently
holds many speed and racing world records.
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The Turnage Theaters (1918)in Washington
This vintage theater complex hosts authentic
Vaudeville and Palace style theaters, and is
currently the subject of a multi-million dollar
renovation of the entire facility. It is located
in downtown Historic Washington, 1 block from the
Waterfront.
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Whichards Beach
Whichards Beach is one of many waterfront
recreation areas visited by vacationers in
Eastern North Carolina.
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The Aurora Fossil Museum
Home to the worlds largest phosphate source,
Aurora is known for the tremendous amount of high
quality fossils recovered during the mining
process.
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The Garris House located in Washingtons
Historic District
Washingtons Historic District is home to 3
centuries of period architecture. Homes and
businesses are located a short walk from the
Waterfront.
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The Washington Yacht and County Club
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Goose Creek State Park
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The Cypress Landing Golf Course
Cypress Landing has 700 home sites with over 400
homes completed orunder construction. Currently
approximately 35 homes are being built each
year.  People are drawn to Cypress Landing from
many of the 50 states, Canada and other
countries.
Cypress Landing is located on Chocowinity Bay, a
part of the Pamlico River.  Weyerhaeuser (a
leader in Planned Community Development)
developed Cypress Landing. Cypress Landing was
named one of the countrys Top 20 living
communities by New Choices Magazine.
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The Cypress Landing Residential Community
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The North Carolina Estuarium
The North Carolina Estuarium is a nationally
recognized center dedicated to the study of
rivers and their ecosystems.
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The Pamlico Sound
The Pamlico River empties its waters into the
Pamlico Sound, our Gateway to the Atlantic.
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Pitt Regional Medical Center
Located just 20 minutes away from Beaufort
County, the Pitt Regional Medical Center is
nationally known for its Cardiac specialists.
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Havens Wharf on the Pamlico River
Used as a prison in the Civil War, Havens Wharf
is now home to business and boating.
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River Forest Manor in Belhaven
River Forest Manor in Belhaven is one of many
operating Bed and Breakfast establishments
located throughout Beaufort County.
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Boating on The Pamlico
(Above) The Washington Waterfront(Left)
Chocowinity Bay
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Washington, North Carolina
Known as The Original Washington, Beaufort
County is home to the first city to be named
after General George Washington.
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St. Thomas Church in Bath
The oldest church in North Carolina, St. Thomas
Church was built in 1734. It holds regular
worship services even today.
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The Washington Civic Center
Preservation and conversion of older historically
significant buildings is an important part of
current growth planning efforts. The Washington
Civic Center is the former Atlantic Coastline
train depot, and is used regularly to host a
variety of community events.
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The Original Beaufort County Courthouse
Historic buildings are constant reminders of
Beaufort Countys traditions and contributions to
the development of a new America.
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Ahoy Matey Bath is the home of Blackbeard the
Pirate
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North Carolina Beaches
Beaufort County is located a short drive from
many scenic beaches on the North Carolina Outer
Banks. Cape Hatteras, Kitty Hawk, Nags Head,
Atlantic Beach, and Emerald Isle are just a few
of the national draws to the North Carolina coast.
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The Outer Banks
Points of departure for deepwater and other
coastal fishing expeditions are located all along
the North Carolina coast. The lighthouse at Cape
Lookout is a familiar site to boats that travel
the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway.
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The Elizabeth II
Docked in Manteo, The Elizabeth II is a replica
of ships that regularly traveled to the New
World. Coastal North Carolina is home to many
history related tourist destinations.
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The Beaufort County Economic Development
Commission
Thank you for getting acquainted with Beaufort
County. If you are preparing to do business,
give us a call. The Beaufort County Economic
Development Commission can provide you with
information about incentives, tax credits,
available properties, workforce and training
statistics, and other information. Call Tom
Thompson at 252-946-3970 for more information
about Beaufort Countys excellent business
opportunities.