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 walkable 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.
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.
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
Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Top hotels in Historic District
Beaufort Inn
"The staff was very pleasant, professional and yet very warm and welcoming. The rooms /cottages were absolutely lovely with a wonderful southern charm in their decor, the extra touch provided in the furnishings and all the extra amenities too. Perfect cooling & heating unit that was very quiet and ..."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
City Loft Hotel
"Location was excellent - service was exceptional and very friendly - walk to most places!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Rhett House Inn
"Everyone was really wonderful."
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Best Western Sea Island Inn
"Everything was clean, staff was nice & accommodating & the pool was nice just wish there were more lounge chairs"
Reviewed on 13 May 2026
607 Bay Inn Downtown Beaufort
"607 Bay Inn is a beautifully renovated inn, exquisitely located in the charming, historically significant Beaufort, SC. The inn’s owner and staff are friendly, outgoing and create a warm and welcoming environment for their guests. The water views and convenience to downtown shops and restaurants ..."
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island
"We traveled to Hilton Head Island for my wife’s birthday. Our plan was to play golf a couple of times and relax by the pool/beach. That all was amazing! Restaurants on the island were all quality food. One of the three hotel elevators was inoperable so taking an elevator was slow and inconvenient. ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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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.
