Beaufort features some of the most magnificent homes, finest museums and fascinating historic sites in the Southeast. From sandy beaches to Arts in the Park, Beaufort offers a wide range of sightseeing options for visitors of all ages.
Aquarium · Hunting Island State Park ·
Parris Island
Port
Royal · Famous Ruins · Tours & Charters
Walking Tours
AQUARIUM:
Low Country Estuarium/A Coastal Learning Center
Corner of Paris Ave., & 14th St., Port Royal, SC
(843) 524-6600
Featuring indigenous local estuarine spieces. Open Fri. and Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Other days by appointment.
HUNTING ISLAND STATE PARK:
This 5,000-acre state park boasts
miles of magnificent Atlantic beach, an 1,120-foot, free-standing
fishing pier, a 1873 lighthouse and nature trails.
PARRIS ISLAND:
Take a guided tour of the U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot or set
your own itinerary. Attend colorful graduation ceremonies and reserve
several hours to view all the exhibits in a museum that traces military
history and the island's first settlers.
PORT ROYAL:
The city's trademark boardwalk offers magnificent views of Port
Royal Sound. While you're here, check for productions at The Shed,
a performing arts center that's a new magnet for downtown.
FAMOUS RUINS:
Sheldon Church was ravaged in both
the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. It is one of several Lowcountry
ruins that will stir your imagination.
Beaufort, Port Royal and Sea Island
communities host festivals and special events year-round. See our
Calendar of Events for more information.
TOURS/CHARTERS:
ACE Basin Tours - (843) 521-3099
Location: Coosaw Marine Dock
Type of Tour: Pontoon Boat Tour
ACE Basin Visitor Center
Location: ACE Basin /10899 ACE Basin Parkway
Type of Tour: Historic and Educational programs and tours of the ACE Basin, Culture, Plantations, Native Americans, Slavery, Revolutionary War, Civil War.
Beaufort Kayak Tours - (843) 525-0810
Location: Downtown Beaufort & Pritchard's Island
Type of Tour: Kayak
Captain Dick's River Tour & Dolphin Watch
(843) 524-4422 or Cell (843) 812-2804
Location: Beaufort Downtown Marina Ship's Store
Type of Tour: 30-passenger Prince of Tides
Lowcountry Guide Service - (843) 524-1005
Location: Beaufort
Type of Tour: Fishing with Captain Josh Utsey
Aqua Sports/Sea
Wolf Charters - (843) 525-1174
Bay Street Outfitters - (843) 524-5250
Beaufort Tour Service - (843) 525-1300
Carolina Buggy Tours - (843) 525-1300
Islander Steamship - (843) 524-4000
Kayak Farm - (843) 838-2008
Lowcountry Sailing - (843) 662-7124
Point Tours & Transportation - (843) 522-3576
Southern Rose - (843) 524-2900
WALKING TOURS:
Ghost of the South - (843) 252-2586
Historic Port Royal Foundation - (843) 524-4333
Jon Sharp’s Walking History Tour - (843) 575-5775
Spirit of Old Beaufort - (843) 525-0459
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