🏛️ CulturalWeekend · from Raleigh, NC

Wine, History & Coastal Charm

Savor award-winning wines and centuries of maritime heritage while wandering charming coastal streets steeped in colonial history.

Day 1 — Duplin WineryDay 2 — Beaufort
Day 1 — Duplin Winery

Day 1 — Duplin Winery

🚗 1 hr 19 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Raleigh, NC → Duplin Winery
1 hr 17 min8:00 AM → 9:17 AM
Duplin Winery
Duplin Winery
★ 4.9
Experience North Carolina's premier wine destination where you can taste award-winning wines crafted from locally-grown muscadine grapes in a charming vineyard setting.
9:17 AM📍 See location
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Lunch
Rose Hill Restaurant
Rose Hill Restaurant
★ 4.6
Dine on authentic Southern comfort food in a historic setting that honors the cultural legacy of this charming small town.
10:17 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
Duplin Winery → World's Largest Frying Pan
1 min12:00 PM → 12:01 PM
World's Largest Frying Pan
World's Largest Frying Pan
★ 4
Stand beside a 9-foot cast-iron skillet in downtown Seagrove and explore the surrounding pottery studios and galleries showcasing the region's renowned handmade ceramics tradition.
12:01 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
World's Largest Frying Pan → The Bistro at Duplin Winery
1 min5:00 PM → 5:01 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:01 PM
The Bistro at Duplin Winery
The Bistro at Duplin Winery
Savor farm-to-table cuisine perfectly paired with estate wines in an intimate setting that celebrates the region's agricultural traditions and culinary excellence.
★ 4.8Bistro📍 Maps →
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The Country Squire
Rated 4.5★ (205 reviews) — a well-rated base for your night near Duplin Winery.
Day 2 — Beaufort

Day 2 — Beaufort

🚗 2 hr 30 min driving📍 5 stops
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Morning
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Drive
Duplin Winery → Beaufort
1 hr 56 min8:00 AM → 9:56 AM
Beaufort — Historic Beaufort & Front Street
Beaufort — Historic Beaufort & Front Street
Tour the North Carolina Maritime Museum, then stroll Front Street's antebellum homes and local shops.
9:56 AM📍 See location
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Lunch
Jack's On The Waterfront
Jack's On The Waterfront
★ 4.4
Enjoy fresh seafood with panoramic views of the Beaufort waterfront while soaking in the maritime atmosphere that defines this historic coastal community.
10:56 AM📍 See location
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Afternoon
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Drive
Beaufort → Fort Macon State Park
17 min12:00 PM → 12:17 PM
Fort Macon State Park
Fort Macon State Park
★ 4.8
Hike scenic trails through maritime forest, swim or shelling along pristine beaches, and explore the restored Civil War-era fort with sweeping ocean views from the gun emplacements.
12:17 PM📍 See location
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Evening
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Drive
Fort Macon State Park → Beaufort Grocery
17 min5:00 PM → 5:17 PM
🍽️ Dinner5:17 PM
Beaufort Grocery
Beaufort Grocery
Discover local artisanal products, regional artwork, and community culture in this beloved gathering spot that reflects the authentic character of coastal North Carolina.
★ 4.6Restaurant📍 Maps →
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Consider staying overnight
The drive home from Beaufort is 2h 43m — consider staying overnight and driving back in the morning.
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