Historic District Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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Stay near popular Historic District attractions

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Photo by Keith Wood
Open Photo by Keith Wood

Bay Street

9.2/10 (1,235 reviews)
During your trip to Beaufort, you can enjoy retail therapy at Bay Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
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Activities

Come Join us for a relaxing Stroll around Old Beaufort

#1 Historical Horse Drawn Carriage Tour

AU$55
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
#1 Historical Horse Drawn Carriage Tour
Beaufort Horse Drawn History Tour

Beaufort Horse Drawn History Tour

AU$55
per adult
Beaufort Horse Drawn History Tour
Pat Conroy's Beaufort Tour by Golf Cart

Pat Conroy's Beaufort Tour by Golf Cart

AU$67
per adult
Pat Conroy's Beaufort Tour by Golf Cart
History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart

History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart

AU$53
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart
Walking Tour in Beaufort

Walking Tour in Beaufort

AU$49
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Walking Tour in Beaufort
Picture 10 for Activity Hilton Head Island: Disappearing Island and Dolphin Tour

Hilton Head Island: Disappearing Island and Dolphin Tour

AU$77
per adult
Hilton Head Island: Disappearing Island and Dolphin Tour
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Our pick of the best Historic District Hotel Deals

Beaufort Inn

Beaufort Inn

3.5 out of 5
809 Port Republic St Beaufort SC
The price is AU$240 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$240
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic hotel in Beaufort. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour front desk and a conference centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,007 reviews)
"Lovely historical Inn that has many beautiful courtyards and flowers. We were in one of the outer buildings on the 2nd story that had a lot of stairs, so be careful if this is an issue for you (the main building does have an elevator). But, despite the heat and humidity, we enjoyed our little balcony ..."

Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

Beaufort Inn
Best Western Sea Island Inn

Best Western Sea Island Inn

2.5 out of 5
1015 Bay St Beaufort SC
The price is AU$221 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
AU$221
14 Sept - 15 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beaufort. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
Best Western Sea Island Inn
City Loft Hotel

City Loft Hotel

3.5 out of 5
301 Carteret St Beaufort SC
The price is AU$244 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$244
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this boutique hotel in Beaufort. Enjoy free parking, room service and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (870 reviews)
"It was a great place to stay in Beaufort! Clean and the staff was excellent"

Reviewed on 3 Sept 2026

City Loft Hotel
Rhett House Inn

Rhett House Inn

4 out of 5
1009 Craven St Beaufort SC
The price is AU$310 per night from 9 Sept to 10 Sept
AU$310
9 Sept - 10 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this historic B&B in Beaufort. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (694 reviews)
"The good things first….the staff and the kitchen/breakfast were wonderful!! The location is central and the convenience of parking in the back was great..however our room left little to be desired. We were downstairs in the basement in room 8, every morning we heard the kitchen staff and then the ..."

Reviewed on 5 Sept 2026

Rhett House Inn
Cara May Cottage

Cara May Cottage

Beaufort SC
Stay at this cottage in Beaufort. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions St. Helena's Episcopal Church and Beaufort National Cemetery ...
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Cara May Cottage
The Emerald Boutique Stays

The Emerald Boutique Stays

2.5 out of 5
501 Carteret St Beaufort SC
Stay at this hotel in Beaufort. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and free bicycles on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
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The Emerald Boutique Stays
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Our guide on where to stay in Historic District

Find the best Historic District areas for the activities you enjoy most.
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Downtown Beaufort

While visiting Downtown Beaufort, you might make a stop by sights like Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and Bay Street.

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Northwest Quadrant

While there might not be top attractions in Northwest Quadrant, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Beaufort National Cemetery and Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

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The Old Commons

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in The Old Commons and surrounding area, you can visit Bay Street and Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.

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Habersham

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Habersham and surrounding area, you can visit Highway 21 Drive-In Theater and Ocean Creek.

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Photo by Keith Wood
Open Photo by Keith Wood

Historic Downtown

If you're spending some time in Historic Downtown, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and Bay Street are top sights worth seeing.

Historic District Travel Guide

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