Beaufort, North Carolina may as well be synonymous with Outer Banks mystique, at once coastal, historic, upscale, and dripping with Southern hospitality. The Beaufort Hotel channels all of that and more, enjoying a place of privilege on the becalmed Taylor Creek with a welcoming stretch of porchfront. Rooms come appointed in a contemporary nautical style with shiplap wall treatments, pendant lighting, and rigging line accents. Live music every weekend draws a crowd of locals and travelers alike.