Arts & Culture
Visit Beaufort and Enjoy our Arts, Culture, Festivals, Museums and More! Visit Beaufort and Enjoy our Arts, Culture, Festivals, Museums and More!
Bike Tours
Lowcountry Bicycles created these rides around our beautiful area. Lowcountry Bicycles created these rides around our beautiful area.
Farmer's Markets of Beaufort County
Visiting the local farmers’ market has become the cornerstone of locals who enjoy supporting farmers in their comminuties. These local farmers markets support small family farms, agricultural diversity and fresh, regional and seasonal choices for consumers.
Fishing Guide
Beaufort offers Spectacular Offshore and Inshore Fishing Beaufort offers Spectacular Offshore and Inshore Fishing
Golf
Golfing is available and enjoyed in our area year-round due to the moderate climate and excellent quality of numerous courses designed by professionals such as Tom Fazio, Davis Love III, Arthur Hill and George Cobb. Golfers of all skill levels can enjoy themselves and even improve their game with a group or individual lesson from local professionals. Golfing in the Lowcountry also provides the added benefit of enjoying our many species of wildlife and some of the most beautiful scenery in the area.
Gullah History
The Gullah are African Americans who live in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina and Georgia, which includes both the coastal plain and the Beaufort Sea Islands. The Gullah are African Americans who live in the Lowcountry region of South Carolina and Georgia, which includes both the coastal plain and the Beaufort Sea Islands.
History
The Lowcountry region had been subject to numerous European explorations and several aborted attempts at colonization before the British successfully founded the city in 1711. The Lowcountry region had been subject to numerous European explorations and several aborted attempts at colonization before the British successfully founded the city in 1711. Below is a timeline of Beaufort - from exploration to foundation:
Military
More than 17,000 active duty military members and their families live and work in the Beaufort area. In Port Royal, the U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island transforms more than 20,000 recruits a year into Marines. More than 17,000 active duty military members and their families live and work in the Beaufort area. In Port Royal, the U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot at Parris Island transforms more than 20,000 recruits a year into Marines.
Movie Locations
Beaufort has served as the backdrop for films such as Forrest Gump, The Great Santini, The Big Chill, GI Jane, Platoon and Forces of Nature – to name just a few! Beaufort has served as the backdrop for films such as Forrest Gump, The Great Santini, The Big Chill, GI Jane, Platoon and Forces of Nature – to name just a few! Film buffs can spend an entire day touring the area, discovering where their favorite movies were shot, and dining at places like the Steamer on Lady’s Island, where the stars “hung out” while they were here on location. Beaufort Movie Tours can also provide a great experience for film buffs visiting our area.
Parks
Waterfront Park
Romantic Getaway
Couples Enjoy Anniversaries, Honeymoons, and Romantic Getaways in Beaufort South Carolina Couples Enjoy Anniversaries, Honeymoons, and Romantic Getways in Beaufort South Carolina
Suggested Itineraries
Getaway to Beaufort
Water Sports Guide
Paddleboard, Kayak, Sail, Fish, Shrimp & Crab in Beaufort Paddleboard, Kayak, Sail, Fish, Shrimp & Crab in Beaufort
Wedding
Whether you are a local Lowcountry resident, or planning the destination wedding of your dreams Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands offer dream restaurants, accommodations and venues featuring scenic views from rehearsal to reception. Whether you are a local Lowcountry resident, or planning the destination wedding of your dreams Beaufort, Port Royal and the Sea Islands offer dream restaurants, accommodations and venues featuring scenic views from rehearsal to reception. From casual to formal, the Beaufort area offers a plethora of breath-taking options, from beachside panoramas to historic churches and church ruins to traditional wedding sites.