Historic Downtown Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Explore the great outdoors at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, a lovely green space in Beaufort. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Bay Street
During your trip to Beaufort, you can enjoy retail therapy at Bay Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Spanish Moss Trail
You can take time to visit Spanish Moss Trail during your travels to Beaufort. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Ocean Creek
Enjoy a round of golf in Laurel Bay at Ocean Creek. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Sanctuary Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Beaufort at Sanctuary Golf Club. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.
John Mark Verdier House
You can find out about the history of Beaufort with a trip to John Mark Verdier House. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Immersive Experience of Reconstruction Era National Park
Complete History and Movie Walking Tour of Beaufort
Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Best Western Sea Island Inn
Excellent facilities, great location.
Reviewed on 3 Mar 2026
Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island
The ocean view was excellent from our room. We could see the sunrise without getting up from the bed. We spent quite some time sitting and standing in the balcony of the room. Didn't use the pool, however, it was clean. The staff was very nice and accommodating.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Room was great staff was excellent
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Hampton Inn Hilton Head
Not child friendly. Requested a cot upon booking, had to request again at check in. Reception had to go find it as they didn’t know where it was stored, eventually found but no mattress. Struggled to get boiling water to make a baby bottle.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Beaufort Inn
Great place to stay. Walking distance to shopping,eateries. Historic-love our cottage! Would stay here again. Visited the Beaufort National Cemetery. Ate at the Fishcamp on 11th street in Port Royal. Fun, relaxing getaway.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Bluffton Hilton Head
Room was as expected but some disappointments: - no TP in bathroom. Other guests were lined up at front counter for TP and towels. - A/C was very noisy all night. - breakfast was a joke. More of a grab and go.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown
Downtown Beaufort
While visiting Downtown Beaufort, you might make a stop by sights like Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and Bay Street.
The Bluff
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Bluff and surrounding area, you can visit Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and Bay Street.
Historic District
While visiting Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Bay Street and Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.
The Old Commons
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Old Commons and surrounding area, you can visit Bay Street and Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.
The Point
While visiting The Point, you might make a stop by sights like Bay Street and USCB Center for the Arts.
The Old Point
If you're spending some time in The Old Point, Bay Street and Thomas Hepworth House are top sights worth seeing.
