The City of Beaufort was chartered in 1711 making it the second oldest in South Carolina, behind Charleston. The population is 12,000 and it is located in the same county as Hilton Head Island. Beaufort is known for its antebellum architecture, author Pat Conroy, Paris Island Marine Corp Air Station, and its scenic location on Port Royal Island nestled along the Atlantic Intra-Coastal Waterway. Upon visiting Beaufort you will experience a pedestrian friendly downtown with horse drawn carriages, renovated B & B’s, modern hotels, restaurants featuring Lowcountry cuisine and enough shopping to tire the sturdiest of shoppers.
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Hunting Island State Park
Located just 16 miles east of the historic town of Beaufort and is one of the most popular and beautiful beaches in South Carolina. This 5,000 acre park and it’s 3 miles of natural beach hosts more than a million visitors a year. It’s a place where you can truly find yourself again. It’s a [...]
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Gullah Heritage History
In the late 1600′s, enslaved West Africans were brought to the Georgia and South Carolina sea islands to tend the rice and cotton fields. As the Emanciapation Proclamation brought freedom, many fled to Hilton Head Island and its Union Army outpost to start the first freedman’s village in the United States: Mitchelville. Many of the [...]
Farmers Markets of the Lowcountry
Savor the flavors of the Lowcountry with a visit to any of the area’s farmers markets. From fresh local produce, meats and seafood to prepared meals, unique vendors and live entertainment, you’re sure to find something to suit every taste. The Downtown Beaufort Farmer’s Market Freedom Mall, in front of the Downtown Marina, 1006 Bay [...]
Sea Island Magic!
The sea islands that extend along the Eastern coast of South Carolina and Georgia have a history and a style all their own. From the sandy beaches of Edisto Island, SC to the isolated beauty of Cumberland Island, GA, the South Atlantic coast boasts a variety of islands that appeal to the dreamer in each [...]
