Planning a trip to Beaufort, NC

Getting There -- Access is on U.S. 70 just over the Grayden Paul Bridge from Morehead City. From New Bern, take U.S. 70 East.

Visitor Information -- For sightseeing and accommodations information, contact the Crystal Coast Tourism Authority (tel. 877/206-0929 or 252/726-8148; www.crystalcoastnc.org).

The Beaufort Historical Association, 130 Turner St. (PO Box 1709), Beaufort, NC 28516 (tel. 252/728-5225; www.beauforthistoricsite.org), is open March to November Monday to Saturday 9:30am to 5pm and in off season Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm.