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Beaufort

Beaufort History Museum
713 Craven Street | (843) 525-8500

Beaufort Kayak Tours
(843) 525-0810
Explore one of the most interesting areas in Beaufort county, from a natural history, conservation and cultural history standpoint. On this tour we will explore the “C” in the ACE basin, the Combahee River. We will discuss rice culture and history, conservation successes, and the present use of the historic rice fields. This trip is best in fall, winter and spring.

Beaufort National Cemetery
1601 Boundary Street | (843) 524-3925

Beaufort Tours
1006 Bay Street | (843) 838-2746
Explore the 300+ year history of Beaufort, see its beautiful antebellum homes, Spanish Moss-draped live oaks and beautiful marsh views. Want to see where Forrest Gump crossed into Mississippi? Where Forrest and Bubba fought in Vietnam? Travel on the funeral procession route of The Big Chill. View the beautiful scenery from the Prince of Tides. Visit the spots where Julia Roberts filmed Something to Talk About. See where G.I. Jane was tortured.

Coastal Expeditions
(843) 884-7684
Coastal Expeditions searches for the most beautiful places on South Carolina’s coast so that you can experience the wonders of the Lowcountry by boat, kayak or paddleboard. Come out on a tour or rental to see the wild side of Beaufort!

Emma’s Earth Shop Golf Cart Tours
1002 Bay Street | (843) 271-3568

Janet’s Walking History Tours
1006 Bay Street | (843) 226-4412
Guided, fully narrated, 2 mile walking history tour of Beaufort. Tours begin and end at the Downtown Marina Ship’s Store. Special group tours and times available.

John Mark Verdier House, The
801 Bay Street | (843) 379-6335

Kazoo Factory Museum and Tours
12 John Galt Road | (843) 982-6387
Fully guided tours are offered Monday – Friday. The tour includes presentations, demonstrations and a walk through the kazoo factory. Visitors even get to make their own kazoo.

Kelly Tours Beaufort
928 1/2 Street | (843) 473-7107
Experience over three hundred years of history in Beaufort, South Carolina’s second oldest city. This charming city boasts a fascinating history of exploration by the Spanish, the French and the English. Explore the National Historic Landmark District to admire the sweeping antebellum homes, scenic views, and historic churches. Visit movie locations from Forrest Gump, The Great Santini, The Prince of Tides and The Big Chill, among others.

Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts
713 Craven Street
Discover South Carolinaʼs second oldest city with this Beaufort scavenger hunt. Established in 1711, Beaufort is one of the few cities in the South to retain so many historic buildings. Boasting a bevy of beautiful mansions, this coastal town is sure to induce “porch envy.” Moss-laden live oaks, sweeping staircases and grand two-story porticos line the cityʼs streets. And behind stately walls, Beaufortʼs historic homes hold fascinating stories of the people who shaped the cityʼs past and present.

Lowcountry Wildlife Photo Safaris
(843) 524-3037
Explore the SC lowcountry with Eric Horan, professional wildlife photographer. Eric offers information tours open to photographers of all skill levels through scenic waterways and along pristine beaches of the barrier islands.

LowCo Tiki
(843) 321-8459

Reconstruction Era National Monument
706 Craven Street | (843) 962-0039

Sea Island Carriage Co.
930 Bay Street | (843) 476-7789
Narrated carriage tour of the Old Point neighborhood and Historic District of Beaufort.

Southurn Rose Buggy Tours
1002 Bay Street | (843)524-2900
Narrated buggy tours of historic Beaufort by professionally trained guides. Buggies depart from the Waterfront Marina.

Tales of the Lowcountry
(843) 812-2924
Two hour walking tour or a one hour air conditioned van tour jam packed with over 500 years of history, folktales, and Hollywood lore surrounding our beloved Beaufort by the sea. Take a ghost tour visit all the local “haunts” intertwining ghost tales with the history of Beaufort.

Lady’s Island

Higher Ground
95 Factory Creek Court | (843) 379-4327

Parris Island

Parris Island Museum
111 Panama Street | (843) 228-2951
Self-guided tours available at the Parris Island Museum.

Port Royal

Beaufort Dolphin Adventures
1 Port Royal Landing Drive | (843) 259-2581
Beaufort Dolphin Adventures offers boat tours for 2-14 passengers. They are locally owned and operated by captains who love showing off our dolphins, ecology, history and so much more.

Cypress Wetlands
1700 Paris Avenue | info@foprcw.org

St. Helena Island

Beaufort Lands End Paddling
(252) 529-6227
Take a two hour tour with an experienced guide. Choose between paddling the Beaufort River or Hunting Island, or a sunset tour at either location. There’s a good chance you’ll see dolphins!

Camelot Farms Equestrian Center
101 Tom and Mike Road | (843) 838-3938
Experience the South Carolina Lowcountry on horseback. Spectacular scenery on our Coast Line Ride, beautiful moss draped oaks on our Plantation Ride, and much more! Located between Beaufort and Fripp Island.

Coastal Expeditions
1928 Sea Island Parkway | (843) 884-7684
Coastal Expeditions searches for the most beautiful places on South Carolina’s coast so that you can experience the wonders of the Lowcountry by boat, kayak or paddleboard. Come out on a tour or rental to see the wild side of Beaufort!

Gullah-N-Geechie Mahn Tours
131 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive | (843) 838-7516

Penn Center
16 Penn Center Circle West | (843) 838-2432

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The Lowcountry & Resort Islands Region of South Carolina includes the four, southern-most counties in the state, Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, and Colleton, which are bordered on the east by the Atlantic Ocean and on the west by the Savannah River and the state of Georgia.


Angel Oak, Johns Island, South Carolina. ⠀
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The Angel Oak Tree is a Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) located in Angel Oak Park on Johns Island near Charleston, South Carolina. The Angel Oak Tree is estimated to be at least 400 and possibly up to 1400 years old It stands 66.5 ft (20 m) tall, measures 28 ft (8.5 m) in circumference, and produces shade that covers 17,200 square feet (1,600 m2). Its longest branch distance is 187 ft. in length. ⠀
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Angel Oak, Johns Island, South Carolina. ⠀ ⠀ The Angel Oak Tree is a Southern live oak (Quercus virginiana) located in Angel Oak Park on Johns Island near Charleston, South Carolina. The Angel Oak Tree is estimated to be at least 400 and possibly up to 1400 years old It stands 66.5 ft (20 m) tall, measures 28 ft (8.5 m) in circumference, and produces shade that covers 17,200 square feet (1,600 m2). Its longest branch distance is 187 ft. in length. ⠀ ⠀ #angeloak #angeloaktree #southcarolina #johnsisland #charleston #DiscoverSC #lowcountry #SCLowcountry #lowcountrylife #igerssouthcarolina #blackandwhite #b&w #oaktree #legacyoak #blackandwhite #blackandwhitephotography #totravelistolive #travel_captures #travellove #travelpics #travelpic #travelbug #travelandlife #lifeisajourney #adventuroussoul

Headed down the road....Edisto Island. #edisto #sclowcountry #trees #endofday #beauty #islandsofsc

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Headed down the road....Edisto Island. #edisto #sclowcountry #trees #endofday #beauty #islandsofsc

The shore gently recedes beneath the stunning Pawleys Island Pier. The unique island town, located about 25 miles south of Myrtle Beach and 70 miles north of Charleston, exudes laid-back, beachy vibes. Locals have definitely adopted an island state of mind and encourage visitors to as well. When you go, make sure to relax on the beach, explore the famous sand dunes, or fish in one of the many adjacent creeks.

⏰ Best time of the day to visit: We guarantee that you’re going to want to spend a whole day here. We recommend getting to the beach at around 10am.

🗓️ Best time of the year: Pawleys Island has the best weather during the spring and early summer months.

🏖️ Things to do while there: Pawleys Island Nature Park, Pawleys Island Chapel, Hopsewee Plantation.

🐠 Things to visit in the area: Brookgreen Gardens (brookgreen_gardens), take a walking ghost tour, Myrtle Beach (mymyrtlebeach), Harborwalk Marina, South Carolina Maritime Museum (southcarolinamaritimemuseum).

🏨 Where to stay: The Oceanfront Litchfield Inn (oceanfrontlitchfieldinn), Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort (litchfieldbeachandgolf), Sea View Inn (seaviewinn), 620 Prince (620prince).

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The shore gently recedes beneath the stunning Pawleys Island Pier. The unique island town, located about 25 miles south of Myrtle Beach and 70 miles north of Charleston, exudes laid-back, beachy vibes. Locals have definitely adopted an island state of mind and encourage visitors to as well. When you go, make sure to relax on the beach, explore the famous sand dunes, or fish in one of the many adjacent creeks.⏰ Best time of the day to visit: We guarantee that you’re going to want to spend a whole day here. We recommend getting to the beach at around 10am.🗓️ Best time of the year: Pawleys Island has the best weather during the spring and early summer months.🏖️ Things to do while there: Pawleys Island Nature Park, Pawleys Island Chapel, Hopsewee Plantation.🐠 Things to visit in the area: Brookgreen Gardens (brookgreen_gardens), take a walking ghost tour, Myrtle Beach (mymyrtlebeach), Harborwalk Marina, South Carolina Maritime Museum (southcarolinamaritimemuseum).🏨 Where to stay: The Oceanfront Litchfield Inn (oceanfrontlitchfieldinn), Litchfield Beach and Golf Resort (litchfieldbeachandgolf), Sea View Inn (seaviewinn), 620 Prince (620prince).Photo by qcphotographer

Discover at your own leisure at the coastaldiscoverymuseum 🌳 From century-old buildings with storied pasts, to wooden boardwalks that stretch into the Jarvis Creek salt marsh, there`s always something to explore!

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Discover at your own leisure at the coastaldiscoverymuseum 🌳 From century-old buildings with storied pasts, to wooden boardwalks that stretch into the Jarvis Creek salt marsh, there's always something to explore!

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