Historic District Travel Guide
Beaufort





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Popular places to visit

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.

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.
University of South Carolina-Beaufort
Explore the campus of University of South Carolina-Beaufort during your trip to Beaufort. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
St. Helena's Episcopal Church
Learn about the local history of Beaufort when you spend time at St. Helena's Episcopal Church. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
USCB Center for the Arts
Enjoy a performance at USCB Center for the Arts, a theatre with a story to tell in Beaufort. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Beaufort Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Beaufort Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Beaufort. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Things to do

Immersive Experience of Reconstruction Era National Park

History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart

Complete History and Movie Walking Tour of Beaufort

Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Historic District

Beaufort Inn
Room was clean Breakfast was not replenished based on guests’ requests, coffee was always empty Very disappointing guest treatment
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026

Best Western Sea Island Inn
Easy check in process, staff was very friendly. Breakfast options were good. Fantastic location!
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

City Loft Hotel
Amazing amenities for the price
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

Rhett House Inn
Renovating the front exterior, no TV, plus AC was not operational at first, husband and staff member figured it out. The desserts and breakfast was very good.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026

607 Bay Inn Downtown Beaufort
Parking was private and super easy. Room 6 was large, spacious and very nicely accommodating. Shower was larger than expected with excellent water pressure. Location is near a very busy intersection with views of the water, the swing bridge, and lots of action but so worth it to be part of it all ...
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026

Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island
I had to complain about dinner at the bar, I was only one of three people sitting at the bar, but I could not get the attention of the bartender and when I asked for something I had to wait for longer than I should. I was reimbursed $50 for that. So the counter people were very accommodating. I also ...
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic District

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.

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 Downtown
If you're spending some time in Historic Downtown, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and Bay Street are top sights worth seeing.

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.


