Historic Downtown Travel Guide

Beaufort

Aerial panorama of Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
Aerial panorama of Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
Aerial view of Beaufort, South Carolina
Stormy day on Bay Street.
Bufort, sc. This may be the last small unknown coastal town on the east coast. Take everything you've ever seen and heard about small southern coastal towns, and then add in beautiful houses, scenery, great food, wonder culture, and a town park with places for kids to play, people to dance, loves to watch sunsets, and open air bars and restaurants for entertainment. Then you will get a picture of this place. This place is so easy going that after 3 days here I felt as if I had been rested for a week. This town and it's surrounding beaches, state parks, golf courses, and shops offer a true feel of southern coastal Carolina.

Popular places to visit

Relaxing spot with nearby restaurants and shops. The swings I guess are for the weary shopper

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.

Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Stormy day on Bay Street.

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.

Bay Street
Oak tree reaching branches over a trail.

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.

Spanish Moss Trail
Southern aerial marsh views with reflection of sky

Ocean Creek

Enjoy a round of golf in Laurel Bay at Ocean Creek. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

Ocean Creek
Spectacular panoramic view of the beautiful Glades Golf Course, one of Australia’s most prestigious resort golf courses in Queensland, Gold Coast. Designed by Australian golfing icon, Greg Norman.

Sanctuary Golf Club

Enjoy a round of golf in Beaufort at Sanctuary Golf Club. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Sanctuary Golf Club

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.

John Mark Verdier House

Things to do

Audio/Augmened Reality Guide to Reconstruction Era Beaufort

Immersive Experience of Reconstruction Era National Park

Rp84.120
per traveller
Immersive Experience of Reconstruction Era National Park
Beaufort City Tour

Beaufort City Tour

Rp630.059
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Beaufort City Tour
Walking Tour

Complete History and Movie Walking Tour of Beaufort

Rp639.312
per adult
Complete History and Movie Walking Tour of Beaufort
Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

Rp164.034
per adult
Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Tour leaves from the benches at the entrance to Waterfront Park. Park at the downtown marina

History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart

Rp639.312
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart
Pat Conroy's Beaufort Tour by Golf Cart

Pat Conroy's Beaufort Tour by Golf Cart

Rp807.552
per adult
Pat Conroy's Beaufort Tour by Golf Cart
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Top hotels in Historic Downtown

Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island

Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island

4.5 out of 5
1 Hotel Circle Hilton Head Island SC
The price is Rp3.594.532 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
Rp3.594.532
Rp4.601.367 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury resort in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,429 reviews)
Very nice property close to the beach.

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2 Grasslawn Ave Hilton Head Island SC
The price is Rp3.188.107 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
Rp3.188.107
Rp4.278.944 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,007 reviews)
Great place to stay!

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Hampton Inn Hilton Head

Hampton Inn Hilton Head

2.5 out of 5
1 Dillon Road Hilton Head Island SC
The price is Rp1.898.288 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp1.898.288
Rp2.088.117 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this golf hotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
If I pay $75 extra for a room to have my pet there I expect the rug to be clean. There were several stains on the carpet from previous pets. Non carpeted floors would be much better.

Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Hampton Inn Hilton Head
Beaufort Inn

Beaufort Inn

3.5 out of 5
809 Port Republic St Beaufort SC
The price is Rp3.188.107 per night from 5 Apr to 6 Apr
Rp3.188.107
Rp3.767.932 total
5 Apr - 6 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Beaufort. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,010 reviews)
Very cute property. Close walk to restaurants and shops

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Beaufort Inn
Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head

Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head

3 out of 5
1575 Fording Island Rd Hilton Head Island SC
The price is Rp1.723.374 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar
Rp1.723.374
Rp1.895.712 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,006 reviews)
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Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head
Holiday Inn Express Bluffton at Hilton Head Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Bluffton at Hilton Head Area by IHG

2.5 out of 5
35 Bluffton Rd Bluffton SC
The price is Rp1.864.390 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
Rp1.864.390
Rp2.050.830 total
30 Mar - 31 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bluffton. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,006 reviews)
The staff at this hotel is exceptional, especially the front desk!

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026

Holiday Inn Express Bluffton at Hilton Head Area by IHG
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown

Wide angle pathway to downtown Beaufort SC

Downtown Beaufort

While visiting Downtown Beaufort, you might make a stop by sights like Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and Bay Street.

Downtown Beaufort
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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.

The Bluff
Aerial panorama of Beaufort, South Carolina with cruise ship in port.

Historic District

While visiting Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Bay Street and Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

Historic District
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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 Old Commons
The ruins of Sheldon Church built in 1745 near Beaufort South Carolina - USA

The Point

While visiting The Point, you might make a stop by sights like Bay Street and USCB Center for the Arts.

The Point
180 degreen aerial panorama of coastal town

The Old Point

If you're spending some time in The Old Point, Bay Street and Thomas Hepworth House are top sights worth seeing.

The Old Point

Historic Downtown Travel Guide