CONGRATULATIONS, Candice Rickelle Glover from St. Helena Island, South Carolina. Candice is American Idol's 12th season WINNER! American Idol.
Beaufort, SC ranked #1 as 2013 America's Happiest Seaside Towns by readers of Coastal Living Magazine.
The history of Beaufort is a mosaic of many people who have labored, loved and lived together over the centuries to create today's colorful tableau. It is a coastal city blessed with wonderful Bed & Breakfasts and excellent restaurants. The city and the surrounding sea islands also have a rich African-American heritage. Come and learn about the Gullah culture or the Penn Center, the first school built for former slaves. Beaufort is also known for its outstanding golf courses, beaches, and outdoor adventures.
* Weather – Beaufort's daily average high in June is 86 degrees, perfect for the beach, golf, boating or just relaxing in the beautiful natural surroundings of the Lowcountry.
* Upcoming Events and things to do in and around Beaufort and the Lowcountry.
Enjoy fine restaurants, quaint boutiques and galleries, history, fishing, beaches and more from our spacious guest rooms, porches, private gardens, intimate courtyards and delightful fountains that are The Beaufort Inn. Located in the heart of Beaufort’s landmark Historic District, The Beaufort Inn’s historic architecture, [more...]
Featuring 17 elegant guest rooms-ideally located one block from the Intercoastal waterway and just steps from Beaufort’s historic district. Guests of the AAA four-diamond Rhett House Inn are afforded such complimentary services as a full Southern breakfast, afternoon tea, evening hors d’oeuvres, plus much much more.
Welcome to Historic Downtown Beaufort! Discover the sophisticated charm of downtown Beaufort, South Carolina! Nestled in the curve of a beautiful bay along the Intra-Coastal Waterway, this historic town offers a unique Lowcountry experience that will leave you with lasting memories of southern hospitality.
Awarded the “Best Neighborhood Design in America” by the National Association of Home Builders, Habersham is ideally located on the water just minutes from historic Beaufort and within an hour’s drive of Hilton Head, Charleston, SC as well as Savannah, GA.
East of the historic waterfront town of Beaufort, South Carolina in the heart of the sea islands, the private residential community of Dataw Island offers golf course, marsh front and water front homes, all in the casual lifestyle and abundant natural beauty found in the Lowcountry of South Carolina.
The Parris Island Museum is open daily from 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. and 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. on Family and Graduation Days. Explore the long, rich legacy of the Marine Corps, as well as the exciting history of the Port Royal region. Admission is free. The Depot is home to the Marine Corps’ first Command Museum, the [...]
Located just 16 miles east of the historic town of Beaufort and is one of the most popular and beautiful beaches in South Carolina. This 5,000 acre park and it’s 3 miles of natural beach hosts more than a million visitors a year. It’s a place where you can truly find yourself again. It’s a [...]
Beaufort has gained a new distinction by being one of a handful of cities across the country for which a new southern-oriented print company, Old Try, has created a limited edition letterpress poster. They are being sold exclusively through Historic Beaufort Foundation and are available at the Verdier House at 801 Bay St.
In the late 1600′s, enslaved West Africans were brought to the Georgia and South Carolina sea islands to tend the rice and cotton fields. As the Emanciapation Proclamation brought freedom, many fled to Hilton Head Island and its Union Army outpost to start the first freedman’s village in the United States: Mitchelville. Many of the [...]
Savor the flavors of the Lowcountry with a visit to any of the area’s farmers markets. From fresh local produce, meats and seafood to prepared meals, unique vendors and live entertainment, you’re sure to find something to suit every taste. The Downtown Beaufort Farmer’s Market Freedom Mall, in front of the Downtown Marina, 1006 Bay [...]
