Historic Beaufort, SC

Welcome to Beaufort, SC

First of all, make sure you pronounce it correctly! The SC Beaufort is pronounced like you are saying beautiful. The North Carolina town is pronounced like "bow"fort. Historic Beaufort has been the home to many cultures over the years...originally native americans, then French Huguenots, Spanish, Pirates, English settlers, Gullah Geechee, and more. A fun fact, Beafort was once a state capitol, but not of South Carolina...it was actually the capitol of Spanish Florida. From amazing history, to southern culture to fantastic cuisine, a day or evening in Beaufort is a "can't miss" for many 32 Harbor Drive visitors.

First Fridays

The first Friday evening each month is a special Beaufort treat! From 5-8pm Bay St. is closed to vehicles so that live bands and vendors can spill into the streets. Its a great time to be downtown and its a very family-friendly event for kids of all ages.

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Things to do in beaufort

Take a Carriage or Cart Tour

There are many options for carriage, walking or golf cart tours around the town of Beaufort. Check out this link for a complete list. Emma's Golf Cart Tours and Sea Island Carriage Co. are two island favorites.

Visit the National Cemetery

Take a Carriage or Cart Tour

Originally set up by Abraham Lincoln as a Union Soldier resting place, this National Cemetery is the final resting place for soldiers from the Civil War (Union and Confederate) and all US wars including the Gulf War. Find more information here.

Be a Foodie

Take a Carriage or Cart Tour

Be a Foodie

Its hard to go wrong in Beaufort when it comes to dining. Although we haven't tried them all, check out our list of personal favorites. We'd love to hear about your favorites, too! So make sure to leave your experiences in our guest book.

Take a Ghost Tour

Ride the Spanish Moss Trail

Take a Ghost Tour

From pirates, to settlers, to civil war soldiers, a ghost tour is a good way to start the evening in a spooky way.

Shop

Ride the Spanish Moss Trail

Take a Ghost Tour

The shops around downtown are a fantastic way to work off some of the great food. Almost all are locally owned with owners and staff that are friendly and helpful. And its never too early to start Christmas shopping, right??

Ride the Spanish Moss Trail

This 10-mile long, 12 foot wide gem is a fantastic way to get some exercise and see sites from a different perspective. As a former railroad bed, the trail is paved, but nearly flat, making strolling, biking or jogging a breeze. See more info here and if you need a bike rental, Low Country Bicycles is a good option.