Beaufort Area | Day Trips

Beaufort Day Trips

Beaufort Day Trip Option 1 – Military Tour

 1. Arsenal Museum and Visitor’s Center

715 Craven St, (843)525-8500Beaufort Day Trip Ideas

The Arsenal was built in 1798, and home to the Beaufort Volunteer Artillery, commissioned in 1802. This company was originally organized in 1776 and served in the American Revolutionary War. They were the 5tholdest military unit in the United States. The structure was constructed of brick and tabby; an early form of concrete made from lime, sand and oyster shells. It has taken part in every war fought on native soil. The building was enlarged and renovated in 1934. In the yard visitors will find brass trophy guns which were captured from the British in 1779, seized by Union forces in 1861 and later returned in 1880. The property now serves as Beaufort Visitor’s Center and Museum. Inside visitors will find relics of nature, war and early industry.

National Cemetery in Beaufort - Day Trips SC Lowcountry2. Beaufort National Cemetery

1601 Boundary St., (843)524-3925

The National Cemetery is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. More than 14,000 veterans lie in rest in the cemetery. It holds a Union Soldier’s Monument, the Confederate Soldier’s Monument and the Massachusetts Monument.  The Union Soldier’s Monument was erected in the 1870’s to honor 174 unknown Union soldiers buried in the cemetery. The Confederate Soldier’s Monument was built in 1997 in honor of Confederate soldiers interred at the cemetery. The Massachusetts Monument was built after the remains of the All-Black 55th and 1st North Carolina Infantry were interred in 1989.

3. Lunch at a local restaurantLunch in Beaufort SC

Beaufort has a large array of dining choices. Whether you are looking for a quick
bite or a full meal, we have what you’re looking for. Just consult the Visitors section of this website to find a sandwich shop or a restaurant that has exactly what you are looking for.

Parris Island Museum - Beaufort Day Trips4. Parris Island Museum

676 Panama St., Parris Island (843)228-2951

The Parris Island Museum contains over 8,000 sq ft of gallery space dedicated to teaching the long and honored history and traditions of the Marine Corps. Visitors to the museum will find inspiration from stories told through artifacts and images of Marines who have served our nation.

Beaufort Day Trip Option 2 – Historic Downtown Tour

 

1. Arsenal Museum and Visitor’s Centeralt

715 Craven St., (843)525-8500

This once vital military structure now serves as Beaufort Visitor’s Center and Museum. Inside visitors will find relics of nature, war and early industry. The Arsenal also has local attraction information.

alt2. Carriage Tour

Spend an hour of your day with a local tour guide being driven around our beautiful city in a horse-drawn carriage. You will come away from the experience with knowledge of our rich heritage and interesting tales of local folk lore.

3. Lunch at a local waterfront restaurantalt

After your carriage ride, head to Bay Street to pick a lunch destination from the many popular waterfront restaurants. Watch boats drift by on glistening water as you enjoy a meal prepared from fresh local seafood and produce.

alt4. Tabernacle Baptist Church

911 Craven St

The Tabernacle Baptist Church was built by the African American members of the Beaufort Baptist Church after Federal occupation of Beaufort in 1861. The churchyard cemetery is the final resting place of Robert Smalls. Smalls was a slave who rose to greatness during the Civil War.

5. John Mark Verdier House Museum
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801 Bay St., (843)379-6335

The John Mark Verdier House is located in Historic Beaufort.  The house was built by, and named for a prosperous merchant and planter. The Federal style house was visited by the Marquis de Lafayette in 1825. It also served as headquarters by Union officers during the Civil War.  The house is now a museum. Tours are available every hour on the half-hour, Monday thru Saturday.

alt6. St. Helena’s Episcopal Church

505 Church St., (843)522-1712

St. Helena’s Episcopal Church was built in 1724. It is one of the oldest active churches in North America. It is built of brick that was carried over in the ballast area of ships. The bricks were then smoothed over with stucco to create a smooth surface .St Helena’s most noted parishioner during the Revolutionary era was Thomas Heyward Jr, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The church is still in possession of a Communion set that was a gift in 1734 by Captain John Bull, which was given in memory of his wife, who disappeared during the Yemassee Indian War. The remains of Colonel John Barnwell, better known as “Tuscarora Jack” are buried in the church cemetery. He was a famous Indian fighter and former of Beaufort Town in 1711.

7. Stroll the many art galleries downtownalt

Beaufort has the distinction of being one of the top 20 art towns in America. Come visit our galleries and find out why.

Beaufort Day Trip Option 3 – Historic & Boat Tour

alt1. Guided Walking Tour

Soak up the local history with an expert walking tour guide. Stroll the streets and hear the stories of the forefathers of our fair city and the homes they built. Hear about the pirates that plundered off our waters and came ashore to cause mischief. You never know, there may even be a ghost story or two included.

2. Lunch at a local restaurantalt

Stop in one of our local restaurants to sample Lowcountry cooking at its finest.
Beaufort chefs use fresh local seafood and produce to create delicious mouth-watering dishes.

3. River tour

Spend the afternoon boating in the pristine water surrounding beautiful Beaufort. View marshes and sea islands of the ACE Basin. Don’t forget to bring your camera to capture images of the area along with it’s abundant wildlife.

4. Port Royal Sound Foundation Maritime Center

310 Okatie Highway, (843) 645-7774Port Royal Sound Foundation

At the Maritime Center you can: Experience dynamic exhibits and the rich variety of life found in the Port Royal Sound Area: see what a 10 foot tiger shark looks like! Discover our amazing local marine life in a 3,000 gallon aquarium and the educational touch tanks. Enjoy the water by boat, kayak, canoe and more. Connect to the stories and rich history that make the Sound so unique.

Beaufort Day Trip Option 4 – Islands Tour

alt1. Penn Center

Located off Land’s End Rd at 16 Penn Center Circle West, St Helena Island

As stated in their official website, Penn Center is, “Tucked in the heart of the South Carolina Sea Islands between glimmering marshes and deep water, nestled beneath the silvery moss draped limbs of massive live oaks…” The Penn Center is the site of one of the country’s first schools for freed slaves. The historic campus of Penn Center sits on 50 acres in the heart of Gullah culture on St. Helena Island, off the coast of Beaufort.

alt2. Picnic or eat at a local Gullah restaurant

The Gullah style of cooking uses only local and in season ingredients for
cooking their dishes. Food is prepared in a natural and serene setting. Most menu choices are stewed, grilled or roasted. No Gullah meal would be complete without rice and cornbread. Stop by a local Gullah restaurant for what guarantees to be a unique and memorable experience.

alt3. Shop the local arts area

No trip to the Beaufort islands would be complete without a little shopping at Frogmore’s Four Corners on St Helena Island. Local artists display one of a kind artwork that is distinctive to the Beaufort islands.

alt4. Chapel of Ease

Land’s End Rd, St Helena Island

Chapels of ease were built during the Colonial Period as houses of worship for plantation owners and their families. One such structure is located on St. Helena’s Island. The Sea Island rice plantations were located too far from the churches of Beaufort. The Chapel of Ease was constructed here of tabby walls between 1742 and 1747. A forest fire destroyed most of it in 1886. All that remains today are tabby walls and a cemetery. Today the Chapel of Ease remains as a peaceful and tranquil reminder of Sea Island life.

5. Fort Fremont 

Land’s End Rdalt

Fort Fremont is located on St Helena Island in Beaufort County. Constructed in 1899, its purpose was to defend Port Royal Sound as a modern coastal defense system. Earthen bulwarks are in place to protect the harbor side of the fort, which accommodated many disappearing guns and a rapid fire battery.  It has recently been purchased by Beaufort County to be preserved as a historic site and public park. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Beaufort Day Trip Option 5 –Hunting Island Day at the Beach
Hwy 21

alt1. Hunting Island State Park Visitor’s Center

2555 Sea Island Pkwy., (843)838-2011

The Visitor’s Center is located inside the park gate. Inside visitors will find information on the park and educational programs that are available.

2. Day at the beachalt

Spend the day relaxing in the sun as the tides rise and fall. Watch fiddler crabs and sea gulls forage in the surf. Relax and enjoy the day in one of South Carolina’s most beautiful state beaches. Bath houses are located at each beach access area including restrooms and outdoor showers.

alt3. Picnic

Bring your picnic onto the beach or grill out in one of the many picnic areas located adjacent to the beaches. Grills and picnic tables are available.

huntingb-209 4. Lighthouse climb

Constructed in 1859, the historic Hunting Island Lighthouse is the only lighthouse in the state that is open to the public. The 167 step climb offers spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and the surrounding marshes and maritime forest. Admission is from 10 am – 4:45 pm daily March – October, and until 3:45 pm November – February.

alt5. Scenic Marshwalk

Extending across the lush marsh tidal flats, the Hunting Island Marshwalk extends across to a small hummock that provides a magnificent platform for viewing area nature and wildlife. The boardwalk can be found on Hwy 21 on the west side of the park. Bring your camera and capture images of ever-present shore birds.

Beaufort Day Trip Option 6 – Kayak Tour

Spend the day enjoying nature at its finest on the pristine waterways around Beaufort.alt

1. Kayak tour of Beaufort waterways

Nature and history tours by kayak leave daily from downtown Beaufort, Hunting Island and the ACE Basin. No experience is necessary.

a935b10156537d26d1ae2886445051c42. Picnic

Spread out a blanket and enjoy a picnic lunch along the bank of the river.

Beaufort Day Trip Option 7 – Horseback Riding on the Beach

alt1. Horseback riding 

Enjoy the beauty of the Lowcountry with a horse back ride! Trails wander throughout a 60 acre farm, down roads and paths past beautiful old live oak trees and island palms. Trails take visitors on the edge of the marshlands with its wide expanse full of wild life. Other trails venture onto the beach.

alt2. Lunch at Lady’s Island Restaurant

Lady’s Island has many fine dining choices.

Beaufort Day Trip Option 8 – Gullah Heritage Tour

alt1. Gullah Heritage Tour

Gullah is a rich, cultural heritage linking West Africa and America. The Gullah culture is most resilient in those who live along the sea islands. There is no better way to discover the traditions of the island’s rich African-American culture of “Gullah” than with on-site recollections and stories rich in cultural history.

2. Lunch at a local Gullah Restaurantalt

The Gullah style of cooking uses only local and in season ingredients for
cooking their dishes. Food is prepared in a natural and serene setting. Most menu choices are stewed, grilled or roasted. No Gullah meal would be complete without rice and cornbread. Stop by a local Gullah restaurant for what guarantees to be a unique and memorable experience.

Beaufort Area | Dining

Beaufort Area | Dining

Coffee Houses / Café

Beaufort

Blackstone’s Café
205 Scott Street | (843) 524-4330

City Java & News
301 Carteret Street | (843) 379-5638

Dunkin Donuts
2427 Boundary Street | (843) 379-3865

First Watch
346 Robert Smalls Parkway | (843) 962-5840

Herban Market & Café
1601 North Street | (843) 379-5060

Lowcountry Cider Company & Superior Coffee
102 West Street | (843) 524-2326

Magnolia Café
703 Congress Street | (843) 816-8535

Rain -N- Bagels
221 Scott Street | (843) 379-9300

Starbucks
2007 Boundary Street | (843) 986-7505

Sunny Summers Café
7 Robert Smalls Parkway | (843) 379-3447

Urban Brew + Co.
2139 Boundary Street | (843) 608-3174

Port Royal

Corner Perk
1628 Paris Avenue | (843) 298-0716

St. Helena Island

Lowcountry Cider Company & Superior Coffee
507 Sea Island Parkway | (843) 838-1231

Dining

Beaufort

Acai Express
330 Robert Smalls Parkway | (843) 379-9932

Albergotti Grill
2225 Boundary Street| (843) 379-3100

Blacksheep x Sabbatical
1216 Boundary Street | (843) 470-8070

Breakwater Restaurant & Bar
203 Carteret Street | (843) 379-0052

Bricks on Boundary
1422 Boundary Street | (843) 379-5232

Brody’s Bar & Grill
47 Ferry Drive | (843) 524-2500

Chick n Boba
2121 Boundary Street, Suite 108 | (843) 379-1200

Gilligan’s of Beaufort
2601 Boundary Street | (843) 379-2244

Hearth Wood Fired Pizza
802 Bay Street | (843) 379-9806

Hemingways
920 Bay Street | (843) 521-4480

Hop Dog
223 Scott Street | (843) 379-9825

Jah’Lion Grill & Bar
906 Port Republic Street | (843) 379-9976

Lost Local
705 Bay Street | (843) 379-3838

Lowcountry Produce
302 Carteret Street | (843) 322-1900

Lowcountry Produce
1919 Trask Parkway, Lobeco | (843) 846-9438

Luther’s Rare & Well Done
910 Bay Street | (843) 521-1888

Old Bull Tavern
205 West Street | (843) 379-2855

Panini’s on the Waterfront
926 Bay Street | (843) 379-0300

Papaya Thai Cuisine and Sushi Bar
1001 Boundary Street | (843) 379-9099

Plums
904 Bay Street | (843) 525-1946

Q on Bay
822 Bay Street | (843) 524-7771

Red Rooster Café
2045 Boundary Street | (843) 379-2253

Ribaut Social Club
1103 Bay Street | (843) 525-1770

Rosie O’Grady’s Pub
2127 Boundary Street, Suite 2 | (843) 379-7676

Saltus
802 Bay Street | (843) 379-3474

Wet Willie’s
2127 Boundary Street #17 | (843) 379-0560

Wren
210 Carteret Street | (843) 524-9463

Yes, Thai Indeed
2127 Boundary Street, Suite 2 | (843) 986-1185

Habersham

Bistro Ten
10B Market | (843) 466-3661

Corks on the Vine
10A Market | (843) 846-0310

Criollo
9 Market | (843) 466-0146

Heirloom’s Pizzeria
5B Market | (843) 644-6400

Tomfoolery, A Premier Sports Drinkery
17 Market | (843) 379-5582

Lady’s Island

Dockside
71 Sea Island Parkway | (843) 379-3288

Locals Raw Bar
97 Sea Island Parkway, Suite 202 | (843) 379-9348

Mameem & Maude
81 Sea Island Parkway| (843) 605-6990

Q’s Chicken Shack
40 Sea Island Parkway | (843) 379-7757

The Fillin’ Station
57 Sea Island Parkway | (843) 522-0230

The Upper Crust
97 Sea Island Parkway, Suite 201 | (843) 521-1999

Port Royal

Agave Mexican Grill
1430 Ribaut Road | (843) 379-0232

Alvin Ord’s Sandwich Shop
1415 Ribaut Road #1132 | (843) 524-8222

Chef Frank’s Bistro
1635 Paris Avenue | (843) 379-3664

Fish Camp on 11th Street
1699 11th Street | (843) 379-2248

Griddle & Grits
1638 Paris Avenue | (843) 379-7379

Madison’s
925 10th Street | (843) 524-3663

Marker 244
1 Landing Drive | (843) 379-7979

Old School Pizzeria
1638 Paris Avenue | (843) 524-1995

Roadhouse Ribs
7 Toppers Lane | (843) 379-8899

The Carolina Tavern
1714 Ribaut Road | (843) 379-5959

The Smokehouse at Paris Avenue
914 Paris Avenue | (843) 522-0322

St. Helena Island

Another Slice
2111 Sea Island Parkway | (843) 838-2337

Beedos
1634 Sea Island Parkway | (843) 612-2901

Foolish Frog
846 Sea Island Parkway | (843) 838-9300

Gullah Grub
877 Sea Island Parkway | (843) 838-3841

Johnson Creek Tavern
2141 Sea Island Parkway | (843) 838-4166

The Shrimp Shack
1929 Sea Island Parkway | (843) 838-2962

Spirits (Breweries, Distilleries, and Wineries)

Beaufort

Rotten Little Bastard Distillery
2139 Boundary Street, Suite 102 | (843) 379-5252

Port Royal

Shellring Ale Works
1111 11th Street | (843) 379-2370

Sweets

Beaufort

The Chocolate Tree
507 Carteret Street | (843) 524-7980

Kilwins
808 Bay Street | (843) 379-9800

Southern Sweets Ice & Sandwich Shop
917 Bay Street | (843) 379-0798

Port Royal

Maynard’s Ice Cream & Café
1115 Paris Avenue, Suite A | maynardsportroyal@gmail.com

Beaufort Area | Tours

Beaufort Area | Tours

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 Photography Tours
(843) 940-7166
Personalized photo tours of Beaufort and the Sea Islands. Combine the knowledge of hidden gems only locals know about with professional photographers and you have Beaufort Photography Tours. More shooting time, less searching time.

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.

Beaufort Tree Walk, The
713 Craven Street | (843) 525-8500

Birding Beaufort
(843) 575-2420

Coastal Expeditions
1006 Bay St | (843) 929-2047
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.

LC Water Excursions
(843) 540-2270

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

Rotten Little Bastard (RLB) Distillery
2139 Boundary Street, Suite 102 | (843) 379-5252

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.

Tidal Tours
(843) 592-0448
Cruise on our powerboat. Play on the sandbar, watch dolphins, or just drift with the tides and watch the sun go down.  Learn about the complex ecosystem within Fripp Inlet. Travel with the captain and explore one of our many barrier islands. Sailing enthusiasts will enjoy a sailing tour or lessons.

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
Explore Beaufort by boat on a private 6 passenger tour. While out touring you will see amazing views, witness nature, and learn Lowcountry history with fun facts.

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) 929-2047
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

Beaufort Area | Shopping

Beaufort Area | Shopping

Beaufort

Atelier Off Bay Art Gallery.
203 West Street | (843) 379-0186

Barefoot Bubbas
828 Bay Street | (843) 379-3415

Bathe
210 Scott Street | (843) 379-2284

Bay Street Jewelers
902 Bay Street | (843) 524-4165

Bay Street Outfitters
825 Bay Street | (843) 524-5250

Bay Street Treasures
1001 Bay Street | (843) 379-4488

Beaufort Art Association Gallery
913 Bay Street | (843) 521-4444

Beaufort Belle Company
809 Bay Street | (843) 379-2355

Beaufort Bookstore
21274 Boundary Street, Suite 15 | (843) 525-1066

Beaufort Candy Shoppe
103 West Street Extension | (843) 379-7677

Beaufort Emporium & Dry Goods
905 Bay Street | (843) 379-9066

Beaufort River Glass
812 Bay Street | (843) 379-5445

Cabana 22
819 Bay Street | (843) 812-3046

Carolina Me Crazy
723 Bay Street | (843) 379-3414

Chocolate Tree, The
507 Cateret Street | (843) 524-7980

Cook on Bay
720 Bay Street | (843) 379-2202

Duffy’s
719 Bay Street | (843) 593-1162

Finders Keepers
920 Bay Street | (843) 525-9200

Good Aura
221 West Street | (843) 379-0162

It’s Retail Therapy
700 Bay Street | (843) 470-0777

Jewelers Bench, The
603 Carteret Street | (843) 522-0003

Kazoobie Kazoo Facory, Museum, & Gift Shop
12 John Galt Road | (843) 982-6387

Lowcountry Cider Co. & Superior Coffee
102 West Street | (843) 524-2326

Lowcountry Produce
302 Carteret Street | (843) 322-1900

Lulu Burgess
917 Bay Street, Suite E | (843) 524-5858

Marshview Mercantile
2631 Boundary Street | (843) 379-9097

McIntosh Book Shoppe
917 Bay Street | (843) 524-1119

Modern Jewelers
807 Bay Street | (843) 524-3526

Monkey’s Uncle
909 Bay Street | (843) 524-6868

Nevermore Books
910 Port Republic Street | (843) 812-9460

Olive the Above
821 Bay Street | (843) 379-2000

Oyster Cay Collection
917 Bay Street, Suite I | (843) 525-0485

Rhett Gallery
901 Bay Street | (843) 524-3339

Rossignol’s Gifts
817 Bay Street | (843) 524-2175

Rustic Pup Biscuits & Boutique
724 Bay Street | (843) 597-2507

Scout Southern Market
709 Bay Street | (843) 379-2282

Serendipity
707 Bay Street | (843) 379-6799

Spice & Tea Exchange of Beaufort, The
802A Bay Street | (843) 379-1188

Thibault Gallery
815 Bay Street | (843) 379-4278

Tidal Creek Haven
200 Carteret Street | (843) 379-5155

Treasure House Thrift & More
914 Boundary Street| (843) 525-0058

Habersham

Broad River Exchange
20B Market Street | (843) 644-1075

Harbor Island

Barefoot Bubbas Surf Shop
2135 Sea Island Parkway | (843) 541-3400

Lady’s Island

Collectors Antique Mall
102 Sea Island Parkway, Suite C | (843) 524-2769

Grayco Hardware and Home
136 Sea Island Parkway | (843) 521-8060

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

Lady’s Island Marina Store
73 Sea Island Parkway #10 | (843) 522-0430

Mermaid Chandelier
120A Sea Island Parkway | (843) 605-6147

Old Timey Meats Beaufort
136 Sea Island Parkway | (843) 770-0214

Lobeco

Lowcountry Produce
1919 Trask Parkway | (843) 846-9438

Port Royal

Beaufort Boat Dock & Supply
1734 Ribaut Road | (843) 986-0552

Blue Rye
1406 Paris Avenue | (843) 321-0385

Blush Room Boutique
1406 Paris Avenue | (843) 202-1003

Nuances
918 8th Street | (843) 470-1110

Paints ‘N Paradise
1835 Ribaut Road | (843) 982-7677

Port Royal Farmer’s Market
Corner of Ribaut Road & Pinckney Boulevard

ZenDen
707 Paris Avenue | (843) 379-9449

St. Helena Island

Lowcountry Cider Co. & Superior Coffee
507 Sea Island Parkway | (843) 838-1231

Lowcountry Store & Vendor Market
736 Sea Island Parkway | (843) 694-1559

MacDonald Marketplace
853 Sea Island Parkway | (843) 838-1810

Beaufort Area | Real Estate

Beaufort Area | Real Estate

Beaufort

Achurch Group, The
208 Carteret Street | (843) 441-5748

Beaufort Realty Consultants
910 Charles Street | (843) 521-2022

Celadon Real Estate
14 Celadon Drive | (843) 379-9095

Century21 Carolina Realty, Inc.
920 Bay Street | (843) 521-2121

Chris McSwain Bay Street Realty Group
701 Bay Street | (843) 940-8992

Coldwell Banker Access Realty
1211 Newcastle Street | (843) 986-2444

ERA Real Estate
1001 Boundary Street | (843) 379-2411

Home Town Realty
182D Sea Island Parkway | (843) 522-0066

Homesfinder Realty Group
208 Carteret Street | (877) 229-4107

Keller Williams Lowcountry
604 Bladen Street | (843) 379-2300

Home Town Realty
182D Sea Island Parkway | (843) 522-0066

Lisa Weslake | Homesfiners Realty Group
208 Carteret Street | (843) 476-6614

Lowcountry Real Estate
820 Bay Street | (843) 521-4200

Palmetto Real Estate
928 Bay Street | (843) 812-7256

Re/Max
1111 Bay Street, Suite A | (843) 525-0020

Southern Coast Realty
1 Merchants Lane, Suite 202 | (843) 524-8876

Tideland Realty, Inc.
95 Sea Island Parkway | (843) 525-6131

Weichert Realtors | Coastal Properties
1613 North Street | (843) 379-3010

Fripp Island

Fripp Island Real Estate Company
One Tarpon Boulevard, Suite 200 | (843) 838-2411

Habersham

Habersham Land Company
22 Market | (877) 542-2377

Okatie

Callawassie Island
22 Callawassie Drive | (843) 987-2145

Port Royal

Apex Team Real Estate
820A Paris Avenue | (843) 321-9204

Ballenger Realty
1 Professional Drive, Suite 3 | (843) 379-1400

Bundy Appraisal & Management Group
1724 Ribaut Road | (843) 524-2207

Carolina Realty of the Lowcountry
1841 Ribaut Road | (843) 379-6012

Coastal Real Estate Solutions
933-A Paris Avenue | (843) 940-7076

St. Helena Island

Tom Wheland | Town & County Real Estate
1551 Sea Island Parkway | (843) 384-5500

Beaufort Area | Golf Courses

Beaufort Area | Golf Courses

Callawassie Island

Callawassie Island Club
176 Callawassie Island Drive | (843) 987-2125

Cat Island

Cat Island Golf
8 Waveland Avenue | (843) 524-2000

Dataw Island

Dataw Island Club
100 Dataw Club Drive | (843) 838-8250

Fripp Island

Ocean Creek Golf Course
Ocean Creek Boulevard | (843) 838-1576

Ocean Pointe Golf Links
250 Ocean Point Drive | (843) 838-1521

Lady’s Island

Olde Beaufort Golf Club
139 Francis Marion Circle | (843) 524-3635

The Golf Course at Pleasant Point Plantation
8 Barnwell Drive | (843) 986-9432

Parris Island

The Legends Golf Course
2315 Belleau Wood Road, Building 299 | (843) 228-2240

Miniature Golf

Glowcountry Indoor Mini Golf
46 Robert Smalls Parkway, Beaufort | (843) 379-8911

Beaufort Area | Accommodations

Beaufort Area | Accommodations

Bed & Breakfast and Inns

607 Bay
607 Bay Street, Beaufort | (843)962-3480

Anchorage 1770
1103 Bay Street | (843) 525-1770

Beaufort Inn
809 Port Republic Street | (843) 379-4667

Circa 1785
701 Greene Street

Cuthbert House
1203 Bay Street | (843) 521-1315

Greyhound Flats
210 Scott Street | (843) 379-4667

North Street Inn
1411 North Street | (843) 986-1126

Rhett House Inn
1009 Craven Street | (843) 524-9030

The Emerald
501 Carteret Street

Camping

Hunting Island

Hunting Island State Park
2555 Sea Island Parkway | (843)838-2011 or (866)345-7275
Two campgrounds are located at the northern end of the park near the ocean. One of the campgrounds provides individual water and electrical hookups. Some sites accommodate RVs up to 40 ft.; others up to 28 ft.

Parris Island

Parris Island RV Park
195 Mihiel Road, Building 1018 | (843)228-7472

St. Helena Island

Tuck in the Wood Campground
22 Tuc In De Wood Lane | (843)838-2267
RV, full hook-up, near boat landings and beach, playground, basketball, sports field, nature trails, fishing pond.

Hotels and Motels

Beaufort

America’s Best Inn
2448 Boundary Street | (843) 524-3322

Best Western Sea Island Inn
1015 Bay Street | (843) 522-2090 or (843) 941-8810

City Loft Hotel
301 Carteret Street | (843) 379-5638

Comfort Suites Hotel
131 Big John Road | (843) 353-2149

Country Inn & Suites
2450 Boundary Street | (843) 379-4000

Hampton Inn
2342 Boundary Street | (843) 986-0600

Hilton Garden Inn
1500 Queen Street | (843) 379-9800

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites
2225 Boundary Street | (843) 379-3100

Home 2 Suites
3658 Trask Parkway | (843) 379-4663

Howard Johnson Express Inn
3651 Trask Parkway | (843) 321-4422

MCAS – Inns of the Corps
1108 Delalio Avenue | (843) 522-1663

Oasis Inn
2249 Boundary Street | (843) 521-9399

Quality Inn at Town Center
2001 Boundary Street | (843) 524-2144

Sleep Inn
2523 Boundary Street | (843) 522-3361

Springhill Suites by Marriott Beaufort
2227 Boundary Street | (843) 379-1124

Tru by Hilton
3664 Trask Parkway | (843) 379-5511

Port Royal

Super 8 Motel
1360 S. Ribaut Road | (843) 593-0353

Vacation and Property Rentals

Beaufort

Magnolia Court
1204-1206 Pigeon Point Road | (843) 997-5173

Sea Island Rentals
910 Charles Street, Suite A | (843) 521-1942

Fripp Island

Fripp Island Golf & Beach Resort
201 Tarpon Boulevard | (843) 838-1558 or (888) 741-8974

Harbor Island

Tidewatch Vacations
2123 Sea Island Parkway | (843) 838-4001

Port Royal

Red Door Rentals
1022 11th Street | (843) 525-1414

The Preserve at Port Royal
1 Preserve Avenue West | (843) 376-3142

Beaufort Area | Sights to See

Beaufort Area | Sights to See

Beaufort Arsenal

Beaufort Arsenal Museum
713 Craven Street | (843) 525-8500
Built in 1798 & expanded in 1852. As a result of the secessionist movement. Contains Civil War artifacts and exhibits on local history.
Beaufort Arsenal Museum Blog Post

Beaufort National Cemetery

Beaufort National Cemetery
1601 Boundary Street | (843) 524-3925
One of the first cemeteries established during the Civil War, it is one of the few that contains the remains of both Confederate and Union soldiers.

St. Helena Chapel of Ease

Chapel of Ease
Land’s End Road, St. Helena’s Island
Built between 1742 and 1747 to serve the planters on St. Helena Island. In 1886, a forest fire destroyed part of the brick and tabby chapel. The ruins and a small graveyard remain.
Chapel of Ease Blog Post

Charlesfort Monument

Charlesfort-Santa Elena National Historic Landmark
Parris Island Marine Corp Station | (843) 228-2951
Visit the site of the early French and Spanish settlements. There is a small exhibit at the site; full exhibit at the Parris Island Museum.

Cypress Wetlands Trail

Cypress Wetlands Trail
1700 Paris Ave, Port Royal | (843) 524-4333
Cypress Wetlands Rookery Loop is a 0.8 mile loop trail located in Port Royal, that offers the chance to see wildlife and is good for all skill levels. The trail is primarily used for walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from April until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. The wetlands support abundant populations of native wildlife.  The trail around the wetland is a combination of boardwalk, paved trail, and roadside pedestrian and bike trail.
Cypress Wetlands Rookery, Henry Robinson Boardwalk and Sands Beach Blog Post

Fort Frederick

Fort Frederick
601 Old Fort Road, Port Royal | (843) 255-2152
Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve is a 6-acre property owned by the SC Department of Natural Resources and Beaufort County. Fort Frederick is the oldest surviving tabby fort in South Carolina and the oldest known tabby structure in Beaufort County. Built by the British colonial government between 1733 and 1735, its most important contribution to history was over one hundred years later on Jan. 1, 1863, when people walked across a dock over the top of Fort Frederick to hear the first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation in the Southern states.  Visitors can enjoy lunch under a covered pavilion and read historical details on the interpretive signs. The property is open from dawn to dusk every day.
Fort Frederick Blog Post

Fort Fremont

Fort Fremont Preserve
1124 Land’s End Road, St. Helena Island | (843) 255-2152
A unique example of a Spanish American War Endicott Era fortification built to protect the U.S. Naval Station in Port Royal.
St. Helena’s Lands End Road Blog Post

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Hunting Island State Park
2555 Sea Island Pkwy. | (843) 838-2011.
Lighthouse, cabin, camping, picnic shelters, lagoon fishing, boat ramp, nature programs, park store, gift shop, nature center, marsh boardwalk, admission fee.
Walk on the Wild Side Blog Post
Get Away from the Everyday: Little Hunting Island Blog Post
Hunting Island Lighthouse is closed for repairs, but visitors have options.

John Mark Verdier House

John Mark Verdier House
801 Bay Street, Beaufort | (843) 379-6335
Operated by the Historic Beaufort Foundation. Circa 1800. Built in the Federal style by one of Beaufort’s most successful merchants, it is an excellent example of an early Lowcountry home. Museum gift shop open.
John Mark Verdier House Museum Blog Post

The Mather School

The Mather Museum & Interpretive Center
921 Ribaut Rd, Building #1, Beaufort | (843) 379-2787
Located on the campus of the Technical College of the Lowcountry, this museum depicts the history of the Mather School and its founder Rachel Crane Mather. The school was founded in 1868, shortly after the civil war, to teach the daughters of the newly freed slaves how to read and write and become homemakers. The School remained open for 100 years, closing it’s doors in 1968 and becoming a state trade school and eventually the Technical College of the Lowcountry. Hours of operation: Tues-Fri 10 a.m.-3 p.m.

Old Sheldon Church Ruins

Old Sheldon Church Ruins
948 Old Sheldon Church Rd., Yemassee | (843) 522-1712
1.7 miles north of the junction of Highways 21 & 17 near Gardens Corner. Sheldon Church has laid in ruin for more than 140 years. Its gable roof, pediment, windows & interior have disappeared, but the classic simplicity of its design still remains. Burned by Prevost’s British troops in 1779, and again during the Civil War it still serves as a religious center for special observances. Admission – Free.
DRIVING TOUR BLOG POST
OLD SHELDON RUINS GAIN PROTECTION BLOG POST
OLD SHELDON, THEN AND NOW BLOG POST

Parris Island Museum

Parris Island Museum
676 Panama St. | (843) 228-2951
Housed in the War Memorial Building, it is devoted to the portrayal of the history &  development of Parris Island and the Port Royal area along with the Marine Corps & recruit training facilities.

Pat Conroy Literary Center

Pat Conroy Literary Center
601 Bladen St. | (843) 379-7025
The Pat Conroy Literary Center cultivates a passionate and inclusive reading and writing community in honor of Pat Conroy, who dedicated his life to spreading his love for literature and writing to future generations.

Penn Center

Penn Center
16 Penn Center Circle, West, St. Helena Island | (843) 838-2432
The 50-acre Penn School National Historic Landmark District features the York W. Bailey Museum as well as 18 other structures related to the education of African Americans, Reconstruction, and the Civil Rights Era. Enjoy a permanent exhibit, “Education for Freedom: the Penn School Experiment,” as well as temporary exhibits. The museum, housed in the newly renovated Historic Cope Industrial Building, includes four galleries and a gift shop.
Penn Center Blog Post

Port Royal Museum

Port Royal Museum
1634 Paris Ave. | (843) 524-4333
Take a trip back in time when lowcountry living was centered around the harvesting of seafood from the local creeks and rivers.  Find out how the deepest natural port provided opportunities and inspired local craftsmen to build boats and trawlers and market their bounties to the world.
Historic Port Royal Foundation Museum Blog Post

Port Royal Sound Foundation

Port Royal Sound Foundation
310 Okatie Highway | (843) 645-7774
The Port Royal Sound Foundation features exhibits, classrooms, hands-on learning spaces and other areas where you can learn about and celebrate Port Royal Sound. Enjoy diverse and fun opportunities to experience and connect with the Port Royal Sound Area. Come by the Maritime Center to see the animals in action every Saturday at 2pm! A naturalist will feed and discuss the critters in various tanks. Fun for kids and adults alike! Other activities include Saturdays on the Sound, Tuesday Talks, Eco Boat Tours, story times and art contests.

Spanish Moss Trail

Spanish Moss Trail
Lowcountry’s Rails to Trail located in the heart of Northern Beaufort County, SC. This 10 mile long hiking and biking trail is open for public enjoyment.  The trail is open dawn to dusk. The path is open for pedestrians and non-motorized transportation (Exception: motorized wheelchairs). There are six parking trail heads available. The trail is open to pets on a leash; pet-waste stations are available. The trail offers beautiful water and marsh views and coastal wildlife viewing. It is also open for recreational fishing on various trestles. There are two restroom facilities (Broome Lane and Parker’s Convenience Store.
Trail head access located at Clarendon Road, Depot Road, Westvine Drive, Broome Lane Access, Beaufort Plaza, Roseida Road, & Clarendon Road.
PART 1 BLOG POST
PART 2 BLOG POST

St. Helena's Anglican Church

St. Helena’s Episcopal Church
507 Newcastle Street, Beaufort | (843) 522-1712
Established in 1712 as a colonial parish of the Church of England, St. Helena’s Episcopal Church is one of the oldest churches in America. The original church was built on the present site in 1724 and appears today as it did in 1842 following its final enlargement.
Brief History and Map
The Parish Church of St. Helena Blog Post

Tabernacle + Robert Smalls

Tabernacle Baptist Church/Robert Smalls Grave
901 Craven Street, Beaufort | (843) 524-0376
Tabernacle Church was formed by African-American members of Beaufort Baptist Church after Federal Occupation of the town in 1861. Robert Smalls, a slave who during the Civil War became a Union Naval Captain and later a US Congressman is buried in the churchyard.
Beaufort’s Hero Robert Smalls and Tabernacle Baptist Church Blog Post

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