Beaufort (South Carolina) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States
About Beaufort (South Carolina)
Beaufort is located on Port Royal Island, in the heart of theLow CountryofSouth Carolina. The city is renowned for its scenic location and for maintaining a historic character by preservation of its antebellum architecture. The city is also known for its military establishments, being close to the U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island and a U.S. naval hospital, in addition to being home of the Marine Corps Air Station (Beaufort). European contact with the Beaufort area traces back to 1514 when Spanish Captain Diego Guilarte de Salazar arrived, becoming the 2nd landing of Europeans in North America. Further, Beaufort was founded in 1711 and thereby lays claim to being the 2nd oldest city in South Carolina, behind Charleston. Much of its architecture from days gone by, like over 70
Top Attractions in Beaufort (South Carolina)
Explore the best things to see and do in Beaufort (South Carolina):
- ★ARTworks
- ★Beaufort History Museum
- ★Beaufort River Tours
- ★Cypress Wetlands
- ★John Mark Verdier House
- ★MCRD Parris Island
- ★Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
- ★Taste of Beaufort
Where to Eat in Beaufort (South Carolina)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Ladys Island Dockside
- 🍴Magnolia Café, Bakery, and Garden Gift Gallery
- 🍴Saltus River Grill
- 🍴The Fillin' Station
Where to Stay in Beaufort (South Carolina)
- 🏨City Loft Hotel
- 🏨Comfort Suites Beaufort
- 🏨Quality Inn At Town Center
- 🏨The Beaufort Inn
Beaufort (South Carolina) Travel Guide Sections
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