Historic Downtown Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Historic Downtown
Historic Downtown
Historic Downtown
Historic Downtown
Photo by Keith Wood
Photo by Keith Wood

Popular places to visit

Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park

Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, a lovely green space in Beaufort. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Bay Street

Bay Street

5/5(1 review)

During your trip to Beaufort, you can enjoy retail therapy at Bay Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Bay Street

John Mark Verdier House

You can find out about the history of Beaufort with a trip to John Mark Verdier House. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

John Mark Verdier House

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort is just one of the places to see in Beaufort, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While you're in the area, stroll along the waterfront.

Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort

University of South Carolina-Beaufort

Explore the campus of University of South Carolina-Beaufort during your trip to Beaufort. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

University of South Carolina-Beaufort

Beaufort National Cemetery

You can find out about the history of Beaufort with a trip to Beaufort National Cemetery. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

Beaufort National Cemetery

Activities

Tour leaves from the benches at the entrance to Waterfront Park. Park at the downtown marina

History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart

AU$49
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart
Beaufort City Tour

Beaufort City Tour

AU$47
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Beaufort City Tour
Guided Historical Bus and Boat Cruise Tour in Beaufort

Guided Historical Bus and Boat Cruise Tour in Beaufort

AU$103
per adult
Guided Historical Bus and Boat Cruise Tour in Beaufort
Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour

AU$15
per adult
Historic Beaufort Smartphone Guided Walking Tour
Beaufort Ghost Walking Tours

Beaufort Ghost Walking Tours

AU$34
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Beaufort Ghost Walking Tours
Pat Conroy's Beaufort Tour by Golf Cart

Pat Conroy's Beaufort Tour by Golf Cart

AU$61
per adult
Pat Conroy's Beaufort Tour by Golf Cart
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Our pick of the best Historic Downtown Hotel Deals

Best Western Sea Island Inn

Best Western Sea Island Inn

2.5 out of 5
1015 Bay St, Beaufort, SC
The price is AU$236 per night from 23 July to 24 July
AU$236
23 July - 24 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Beaufort. Enjoy free breakfast, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (980 reviews)
"Excellent Location and great staff!"

Reviewed on 8 Jul. 2025

Best Western Sea Island Inn
Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island

Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island

4.5 out of 5
1 Hotel Circle, Hilton Head Island, SC
The price is AU$470 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$470
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury resort in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the bar in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,334 reviews)
"The staff was wonderful the food Bar and Pool was great. Easy access to the beach. I had and oceanfront room with a spectacular view of the ocean and outdoor pool. This property also features a i door pool. I would stay here again"

Reviewed on 15 Jul. 2025

Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
2 Grasslawn Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC
The price is AU$518 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$518
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this beach hotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
"NICE"

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head

Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head

3 out of 5
1575 Fording Island Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC
The price is AU$178 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$178
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,013 reviews)
"Our stay was amazing! We have stayed in other facilities at Hilton Head Island but none compares to Hilton Garden Inn. We felt at home.The entire staff we encountered were friendly and wonderful. Kudos to the General Manager- Ms Suzana, who made sure that my needs and concerns were appropriately ..."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head
Holiday Inn Express Bluffton at Hilton Head Area by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Bluffton at Hilton Head Area by IHG

2.5 out of 5
35 Bluffton Rd, Bluffton, SC
The price is AU$168 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
AU$168
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Bluffton. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,015 reviews)
"This place was amazing! It had clean rooms, lobby, and excellent staff. This was our second time staying here and will definitely stay there again. No complaints. Breakfast is amazing."

Reviewed on 12 Jul. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Bluffton at Hilton Head Area by IHG
Red Roof Inn Hilton Head Island

Red Roof Inn Hilton Head Island

2 out of 5
5 Regency Pkwy, Us 278, 30 Miles From I-95, Hilton Head Island, SC
The price is AU$151 per night from 20 July to 21 July
AU$151
20 July - 21 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
6.2/10 (1,005 reviews)
"Very comfortable, clean, quiet, restful."

Reviewed on 10 Jul. 2025

Red Roof Inn Hilton Head Island
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown

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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.

Downtown Beaufort
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The Bluff

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

The Bluff
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Historic District

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

Historic District
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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.

The Old Commons
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The Point

While visiting The Point, you might make a stop by sights like Bay Street and USCB Center for the Arts.

The Point
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The Old Point

If you're spending some time in The Old Point, Bay Street and Thomas Hepworth House are top sights worth seeing.

The Old Point

Historic Downtown Travel Guide

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