Historic Downtown Travel Guide
Beaufort
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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.
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.
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort
Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort is just one of the places to see in Beaufort, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.
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.
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.
Things to do
Immersive Experience of Reconstruction Era National Park
Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart
Kazoo Factory Tour & Museum
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Best Western Sea Island Inn
Would definitely stay here again. Everything was spotless. The beds comfortable, the breakfast and coffee great. Hotel is just across from the bay and easy walk to restaurants and shops. Katrina and Bill in the office were fantastic. So friendly, welcoming and helpful.
Reviewed on 5 Jan 2026
Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island
Nice hotel and oceanfront view. The lobby is always beautiful at christmas time.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Comfortable bed and very quite.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Hilton Head
Very peaceful and and beautiful stay.
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026
Best Western Point South
The room was clean, the area was quiet & no issues with my room.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Tru by Hilton Beaufort, SC
Clean and comfortable
Reviewed on 10 Jan 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.
