One of the best ways to explore all that Beaufort has to offer is by taking a golf cart tour.
Golf cart tours have become increasingly popular in recent years, and for good reason. They allow you to see the city from a different perspective, giving you access to from unique areas.
Several companies in Beaufort offer golf cart tours, each with their own routes and itineraries. Some focus on the history of the city, taking you to famous landmarks and sharing stories about the area’s past. The slow-paced ride allows you to take in the City at your leisure. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to stop and take photos, or just sit back and enjoy the ride.
And what makes these tours even more special is the knowledgeable guides who lead them. They are locals who are passionate about their city and eager to share its charm with visitors. They can answer any questions you may have and provide insider information that you won’t find in guidebooks.
Here are two of the golf cart tours:
Beaufort Historic Golf Cart Tour
- 1006 Bay St.
- (843) 838-2746
Listen to your guide narrate the 300 years of history, from the exploration of the Spanish, the French, and the English, to the Civil War, and to the Hollywood movies filmed in the town. As you drive down the streets, go past gorgeous antebellum homes and plantations.
Then, see sites where iconic stars stayed while filming movies.
Continue your tour by seeing The Gump Medical Center, which was funded by Forrest’s profit from the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Go to The National Cemetery, where The Great Santini was buried, and the bridge Forrest Gump went over on his cross-country run.
Listen to your guide narrate the 300 years of history, from the exploration of the Spanish, the French, and the English, to the Civil War, and to the Hollywood movies filmed in the town.
- Robert Smalls Monument (Pass By): Robert Smalls was a slave born in Beaufort who made a daring escape with the steamship The Planter.
- Pat Conroy Literary Center (Pass By): Lots of great Pat Conroy stories.
- USCB Center for the Arts (Pass By): The Center for the Arts was used in two movies filmed here, Forrest Gump (the Gump Medical Center), and Something to Talk About.
- NeverMore Books (Pass By): Now a bookstore, this building was used in Something to Talk About.
- St. Helena’s Anglican Church (Pass By): Built as a Church of England, started in 1712.
- John Mark Verdier House (Pass By): Pass by the John Mark Verdier House, built in 1804. French General Marquis de Lafayette gave his farewell to America speech from the top floor balcony here in 1825.
- The Chocolate Tree (Pass By): The box of chocolates Forrest Gump had on the park bench in Savannah had Chocolate Tree chocolate inside. Stop by here for a free chocolate Sand Dollar.
- Reconstruction Era National Monument (Pass By): Enter inside after the tour to learn more about Reconstruction and why Beaufort was the ideal location for studying the Reconstruction Era.
- Beaufort History Museum (Pass By)
- Bay Street (Pass By): Pass by and point out shopping and restaurants along the way.
- Beaufort History Museum (Pass By): Learn the history of the original capital of the Spanish colony of La Florida, right here in the Beaufort area.
For more information, click HERE.
Emma’s Earth Shop
- 1002 Bay St.
- (843) 271-3568
Enjoy a Lowcountry hour of our hospitality while riding on a luxury 8-man eco-friendly Golf Cart. You will learn about our rich culture and the amazing architecture built here
The Historic Beaufort Golf Cart Tour lasts approximately an hour. During this time you will take a ride through The Point and other various locations in Downtown Beaufort. Each tour is a unique experience.
For more information, click HERE.
So the next time you find yourself in Beaufort, consider taking a golf cart tour.
It’s a great way to truly experience the city’s charm. It’s a fun and unique way to explore all that this beautiful town has to offer.