Both Carolinas boast about Beaufort

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The coastline of the Carolinas has long been known for charming waterfront towns where visitors feel immediately welcome. Thus, North Carolina's Beaufort (pronounced "Bo-fort") and South Carolina's Beaufort (pronounced "Bew-fort") provide a hospitable slice of small town life. The generally accepted and abbreviated explanation for the different pronunciations is that both Beauforts were named for Henry Somerset, Duke of Beaufort.

A trip to Shackleford Banks (left), a 9-mile island with a herd of wild horses, requires a ferry trip from Beaufort, N.C. In South Carolina, a tour passes stately homes and the Rhett House Inn.

Beaufort (in North Carolina) downtown area has plenty of shops for browsing and restaurants offering seafood.

Cottages at The Beaufort Inn in Beaufort, S.C., seem inviting for families.

Waterfront Park is also an inviting venue for bicyclists.

The Cape Lookout Lighthouse (top) can be found on the South Core Banks near Beaufort, N.C., sits. For a bit of a rest at Waterfront Park, sit a spell on the swings in Beaufort, S.C.

The 22-mile-long South Core Banks is home to the Cape Lookout Lighthouse.

Take a carriage tour to see some of the many beautiful and historic homes in Beaufort, S.C.

If you like to explore underwater wrecks, you can get equipment at Olympus Dive Center in Morehead City, N.C.

Guests at The Rhett House Inn in Beaufort, S.C., enjoy the home's spacious porch.

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A trip to Shackleford Banks (left), a 9-mile island with a herd of wild horses, requires a ferry trip from Beaufort, N.C. In South Carolina, a tour passes stately homes and the Rhett House Inn.

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