Historic District Travel Guide
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Bay Street
During your trip to Beaufort, you can enjoy retail therapy at Bay Street. While in this walkable area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park
Explore the great outdoors at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, a lovely green space in Beaufort. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
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.
St. Helena's Episcopal Church
Learn about the local history of Beaufort when you spend time at St. Helena's Episcopal Church. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Beaufort Museum
You can browse the exhibits at Beaufort Museum, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Beaufort. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
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.
Activities
History and Movie Tour of Beaufort by Golf Cart
Immersive Experience of Reconstruction Era National Park
Guided Historical Bus and Boat Cruise Tour in Beaufort
Our pick of the best Historic District Hotel Deals
Beaufort Inn
Lovely property in great location, convenient to dining and shops. Loved walking the grounds and the fragrance of jasmine. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
City Loft Hotel
Wonderful and welcoming staff! Nice rooms with outstanding bathrooms. Coffee vouchers for the in house coffee shop was a nice touch Would stay again for sure. The only thing we would have liked is chairs outside of our room. There were tables and chairs available that the staff said we were welcome ...
Reviewed on 4 May 2026
Rhett House Inn
Everyone was really wonderful.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
The Wren Guesthouse
The Wren was exactly as described, plus very tastefully decorated. Nice quiet bedroom at back of cottage. Hostess was very welcoming and helpful. We are both of short stature and were lent a step stool to help us reach higher shelves. Walking distance to water front and all downtown historical buildings ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Best Western Sea Island Inn
We stayed at the Best Western Sea Island hotel and thoroughly enjoyed it! We were able to drive to Paris Island for my Brother in Laws graduation and we were able walk and enjoy downtown Bay Street. We will definitely be back to the Best Western Sea Island. It was a gem and everyone was so helpful. ...
Reviewed on 6 May 2026
607 Bay Inn Downtown Beaufort
What a beautiful inn located with walking distance to downtown and the bridge to Lady Island (which you can traverse by foot). The staff, amenities and rooms are perfect. Thank you for such a wonderful stay! We cannot wait to return!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic District
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.
Downtown Beaufort
While visiting Downtown Beaufort, you might make a stop by sights like Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and Bay Street.
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.
Historic Downtown
If you're spending some time in Historic Downtown, Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park and Bay Street are top sights worth seeing.
The Point
While visiting The Point, you might make a stop by sights like Bay Street and USCB Center for the Arts.
The Old Point
If you're spending some time in The Old Point, Bay Street and Thomas Hepworth House are top sights worth seeing.
