Hungry Town Tours

27/05/2023

Thanks for the Memories!

Ten years ago today, we started a journey down the roads of Beaufort. What a ride it has been! But, the time has come for me to take the road less traveled.

Last Fall, we discontinued our bicycle tours and donated 32 bicycles to the local Boys & Girls Club. It was bittersweet but the roads in Beaufort are more heavily traveled.

The intent was to continue with our historic walking tours. However, that all changed with my foot surgery. I expect a full recovery in the next couple of months.

To our many guests, we have been humbled by your response to our tours from the beginning. Many people returned with family members and friends to learn about Beaufort’s fascinating history. Three-generation tours were always special for us.

We have literally met thousands of people throughout the country and internationally. You were the passion that kept us going. Every day was a new adventure.

Thank you for making us the number one tour in Beaufort by helping us attain Tripadvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Award each year.

Our restaurant partners have been incredible to work with on our culinary tours. We spent many Sundays at Beaufort Grocery for our Bike, Brunch & Bubbles tour.

Things really changed with the restaurants and our ability to showcase them due to the pandemic. The charm of these chef-owned and managed restaurants created the magic that our guests experienced.

It was an honor working with the Nicholas Sparks Foundation with A Ride to Remember based on Nicholas Sparks two books - "A Walk to Remember" and "The Choice." We always appreciated Nick's kind words and the support from his assistant Tia!

We also want to thank the media editors and writers that experienced Hungry Town Tours. From the 22-page pictorial in Our State magazine to a feature in Forbes, it was a privilege to showcase Beaufort for the Crystal Coast TDA and VisitNC.

We feel lucky that we created a Beaufort experience that was of interest to their readership.

Most of all, we want to thank the locals who greeted our groups and waved as we passed by their homes. Many even opened their historic homes and shared stories with our guests. They truly showed their pride in their homes and the town.

We have always said we wanted to live in a place that we did not have to vacation from. We have accomplished that.

I’ve enjoyed the ride as much as you. I got to live my dreams.

I look forward to our next chapter.

Betsy Hance Cartier

David R Cartier

Photo by Mel O'Berry Photography

09/10/2022

We love when three generation families take a tour of Beaufort with us! This wonderful family enjoyed the Historic Beaufort Walking Tour.

07/10/2022

It was a beautiful day for the Historic Beaufort Walking Tour with this group of ladies. They enjoyed our walk through the Beaufort historic district and the waterfront.

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14/09/2022

"A huge thank you to David and Betsy with Hungry Town Tours for making this donation possible. It is our connection with the community that helps put the right people together to serve the greater good." — Beaufort Police Department, Beaufort N.C.

After much consideration, we have decided to make some changes to Hungry Town Tours and pivot our business. So, what does that mean? Hungry Town Tours is not going anywhere. After 10 wonderful years, we will continue to create the Beaufort experience for visitors, locals, and boaters alike.

We have thought long and hard about this decision. We have decided to discontinue our bike tours and rentals. You'll still see Betsy riding her own bike through Beaufort.

By collaborating with the Beaufort Police Department, the Town of Beaufort, and the Boys and Girls Club of Central Plains, we have donated 32 bicycles to the deserving youth at the Beaufort Teen Center.

We will continue to do our walking culinary tours. As you know, this has been a very difficult time for the restaurant industry. Beaufort has been no exception. We are pausing the culinary tours until our restaurant partners get back to normal – whatever and whenever that normal may be. In the meantime, please support the local restaurants and bars. The servers and bartenders need your help. Be Kind. Be Respectful. Be Patient.

Providing outstanding customer service has always been the cornerstone of success for Hungry Town Tours. We are proud to be the recipient of the 2022 Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award and the Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence award for the past 9 years. We continue to be the #1 tour company on Tripadvisor with over 400 reviews.

At the end of this month, we be moving out of our Welcome Center on Live Oak Street.

We will continue to take advanced telephone reservations so we can customize your personal experience. Themed tours will continue by foot. We will continue to feature the locations in Beaufort that were inspired by The New York Times Best Selling Author Nicholas Sparks and referenced in his books, “A Walk to Remember” and “The Choice.” We are proud to be in partnership with the Nicholas Sparks Foundation. Girlfriend getaways, bachelorette parties, and group tours will continue.

We’re excited to usher in a new era for Hungry Town Tours. We’ll roll out a new fresh website shorty and give you more information on our next chapter.

We hope everyone has enjoyed the ride as much as we did!

Thank you,
Betsy Hance Cartier and David R Cartier

P.S. Please slow down when you see these young adults riding through Beaufort.

06/05/2022

It was a wonderful day for the Hidden Beaufort Tour with Hungry Town Tours. This bicycle tour takes you to many of the unique treasures in Beaufort with stops along the waterfront.

02/05/2022

Sundays are for friends to enjoy a Sunday Brunch Walkabout featuring brunch at Beaufort Grocery Company. It was a perfect day for a leisurely walk through Historic Beaufort.

23/04/2022

It was a beautiful day for a culinary bike tour with a stop at Beaufort Grocery Company for our main course. The family enjoyed stops at Beaudega and Beaufort Olive Oil Company.

16/04/2022

Food and service never disappoints at Beaufort Grocery Company. We are always happy to take families on our Celebration Tour (especialy when the tour includes three sisters). After lunch, we rode through Beaufort's historic district on a bicycle tour.

16/04/2022

Food and service never disappoints at Beaufort Grocery. We are always happy to take families on our Celebration Tour (especialy when the tour includes three sisters). After lunch, we rode through Beaufort's historic district on a bicycle tour.

16/04/2022

Food and service never disappoints at Beaufort Grocery Company. We are always happy to take families on our Celebration Tour (especially when the tour includes three sisters). After lunch, we rode through Beaufort's historic district on a bicycle tour.

03/04/2022

This bachelorette party enjoyed a custom Ride with the Bride tour through historic Beaufort to learn about A Walk to Remember and The Choice by Nicholas Sparks.

03/04/2022

Something sweet happened today! On our Bike, Brunch & Bubbles tour, Beaufort Grocery Company featured their Krispy Kreme French Toast (maple syrup not required). Absolutely amazing! What was more amazing were the two couples we got to tour Beaufort with after brunch.

27/03/2022

Beaufort Grocery Company was our featured dining experience with a three-course luncheon for this girlfriend getaway. Our culinary walking tour took us through Beaufort's historic district and waterfront. We stopped at Beaudega at Black Sheep for a wine tasting and Beaufort Olive Oil for olive oil pairings. Any day is a great day in Beaufort!

27/03/2022

Beaufort Grocery Company was our featured dining experience with a three-course luncheon for this girlfriend getaway. Our culinary walking tour took us through Beaufort's historic district and waterfront. We stopped at Beaudega at Black Sheep for a wine tasting and Beaufort Olive Oil for olive oil pairings. Any day is a great day in Beaufort!

24/03/2022

We love when our guests return with friends to discover Beaufort's historic district and waterfront. It's the best way to learn about our quaint historic seaport.

15/03/2022

We all know food and drink make up a big part of Beaufort. So, we are pleased to offer one source where you can find the latest information. Discover what makes Beaufort a unique dining destination. This may be just what you need to plan your next culinary adventure.

The Crystal Coast’s most delicious dining destination.

10/03/2022

We are very excited about Nicholas Sparks new novel - Dreamland is due out in September 20th!

Beyond excited to reveal my next new novel, — available everywhere books are sold on September 20th! Writing this one was as much of a pleasure for me as writing my first novel, , and I can’t wait for you to meet Colby, Morgan, and Beverly. More info: http://bit.ly/nsdreamland

06/03/2022

We had a great time with this girlfriend getaway today! Beaufort Grocery Company was our featured dining experience with a three-course luncheon. We enjoyed a ride through Beaufort's historic district and waterfront. We stopped at Beaudega at Black Sheep for a wine tasting and Beaufort Olive Oil for olive oil pairings. Life is good in paradise!

26/02/2022

It's always a pleasure taking first-time visitors on the Historic Beaufort Walking Tour.

24/02/2022

Discover Beaufort's historic district and waterfront on our Hidden Beaufort Tour. It's the best way to learn about our quaint historic seaport.

20/02/2022

Signs of Summer on the Historic Beaufort Walking Tour! Getting the boats ready at the Harvey W. Smith Watercraft Center for the North Carolina Maritime Museum's Summer Sailing Program.

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06/02/2022

Six years ago today, the feature film adaptation of Nicholas Sparks best selling novel The Choice opened in theaters nationwide. The movie, based on his novel by the same name, was set in Beaufort, North Carolina.

Betsy Hance Cartier David R Cartier.

Betsy had the opportunity to speak with Nicholas Sparks about the upcoming movie adaptation of his novel The Choice set in Beaufort, North Carolina. They enjoyed talking about Hungry Town Tours and A Ride to Remember that features the locations in Beaufort that are described in his book. We can’t wait to see how Beaufort is portrayed in the movie opening on February 5. Photographer Brad Styron snaps a photo while David is taking a picture. (Photo by Brad Styron)

08/01/2022

Discover Beaufort's historic district and waterfront on our Hiistoric Beaufort Walking Tour. It's the best way to learn about our quaint historic seaport. Our first tour in 2022!

07/12/2021

A perfect December day for friends to enjoy A Ride To Remember inspired by Nicholas Sparks novels The Choice and A Walk to Remember set in Beaufort.

27/11/2021

2022 Beaufort Calendar is available online and locally at Scuttlebutt Books & Bounty in Beaufort, and Beaufort Olive Oil at all locations (Beaufort, Morehead City, Emerald Isle, and Swansboro). Called "Reflections on the Beaufort Waterfront," the calendar is a collection of photographer Betsy Cartier's most requested images. This year, the calendar reflects on some of the images that best portray our historic seaport. Completely updated, the calendar contains an extensive list of 2022 events.

The Beaufort Calendar includes all the 2022 events.

25/11/2021

2022 Beaufort Calendar is on sale now! Called "Reflections on the Beaufort Waterfront," the calendar is a collection of photographer Betsy Cartier's most requested images. This year, the calendar reflects on some of the images that best portray our historic seaport. Completely updated, the calendar contains an extensive list of 2022 events.

The Beaufort Calendar includes all the 2022 events.

13/11/2021

Give the gift of the 2022 Beaufort Calendar! This year, we're reflecting on some of the past images that best portray our historic seaport. A collection of our most requested images, the calendar contains a list of 2022 events. Photography by Betsy Cartier.

The Beaufort Calendar includes all the 2022 events.

09/11/2021

We love hosting girlfriend getaways! Today, Beaufort Grocery Company was our featured dining experience. Our Celebration Culinary Tour is a one stop, three-course food tour. After lunch, we enjoyed a walking tour through Beaufort's historic district and waterfront.