315 Anson, Beaufort, Carteret

This small town on the outermost reach of North Carolina's southern coast combines century-old cottages, oak-shaded streets, and a low-key atmosphere that will win you over. Beaufort (pronounced BOW-furt) combines the perfect blend of sleepy, oak-shaded streets, a thriving community and waterfront lifestyle that welcomes newcomers with exuberant hospitality that the South is famous for.