Beaufort County Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

BEAUFORT, SC - APRIL 3RD, 2018: Tourists walk along the ocean promenade on a sunny day, panoramic view. - Panoramic view
BEAUFORT, SC - APRIL 3RD, 2018: Tourists walk along the ocean promenade on a sunny day, panoramic view. - Panoramic view
Tried to capture all this heron as it flew past. Put all of them in one image. Truly a good place to find some marsh dwellers.
Some even have babies!
We saw a sign for some church ruins. How could I not go? These ruins are owned by a private owner and can be walked around free of charge. Known also as the Sheldon Church or Old Sheldon Church, the building was originally known as Prince William's Parish Church. The church was built as a chapel of ease in the English Georgian style, using the Roman Tuscan or Doric order, between 1745 and 1753. The traditional understanding is that Prince William's was burned by the British in 1779 during the Revolutionary War, rebuilt in 1826, and then burned again in 1865 during the Civil War:

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Hilton Head featuring a sandy beach and general coastal views as well as an individual female
Hilton Head Island
Known for Beaches, Islands and Sea
This South Carolina barrier island attracts visitors for its laid-back atmosphere and activities, including beachcombing, golf, nature hikes and fine dining.

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  • Coligny Beach
  • Shelter Cove Harbour
  • Singleton Beach
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Beaufort
Beaufort
Known for Islands, Historical and Ports

Reasons to visit

  • Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
  • Bay Street
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Parris Island
Parris Island
Known for Islands, Family-friendly and Museums

Reasons to visit

  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
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Bluffton
Bluffton
Known for Dining, Shopping and Islands
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Saint Helena Island
Saint Helena Island
Known for Islands, Cathedrals and Ruins
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Fripp Island
Fripp Island
Known for Family-friendly, Golf and Islands
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