Top 3 Reasons to Visit Beaufort, SC

Beaufort, South Carolina often shows up on vacationers’ bucket lists for a variety of reasons. Some want to come experience the Gullah-influenced art, some want the laid-back lifestyle of food and dolphin watching, while others want to explore the untouched nature and history. If you’re still on the fence between destinations, read on to discover the top three reasons travelers visit Beaufort and start planning!

1) HISTORY AND NATURE COMBINED

Beaufort is one of the magical places where history and nature are melted together in their natural state. Visit miles of nature trails throughout Huntington Island State Park and make your way to the Huntington Island Lighthouse and learn about the family who used to operate it. After that, head over to the Shackleford Banks to explore the Cape Lookout National Seashore and view the wild horses and daydream about the shipwrecked descendants that brought them here.

Visitors stroll along Downtown Beaufort, South Carolina

2) COMFORT FOOD

Enjoy some traditional lowcountry cousine during your trip and explore the rich diversity of comfort food Beaufort has the offer. Classified as the strip of coastal region ranging from Georgia through South Carolina, the lowcountry provides an abundant amount of flavorful shrimp, fish, crabs, and oysters. Regardless of what restaurant you visit, you’ll find endless options for seafood, barbecue and meat, all cooked with a mixture of New Orleans style, African and Cajun influences.

3) ADAPTABLE LIFESTYLE

Pick the kind of vacation that suits you - enjoy an action packed day of visiting the many museums, experiencing Gullah art and historic landmarks, or take a stroll through Beaufort’s famous movie landmarks, enjoy a dolphin-viewing tour and watch the Loggerhead turtles make their way to the ocean. Regardless of your pace, Beaufort is the place to enjoy the coastal region of South Carolina.

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