Historic Downtown Travel Guide
Beaufort
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Popular places to visit
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.
Bay Street
During your trip to Beaufort, you can enjoy retail therapy at Bay Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.
Spanish Moss Trail
You can take time to visit Spanish Moss Trail during your travels to Beaufort. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Ocean Creek
Enjoy a round of golf in Laurel Bay at Ocean Creek. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.
Sanctuary Golf Club
Enjoy a round of golf in Beaufort at Sanctuary Golf Club. Wander the beautiful beaches 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.
Things to do
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
Top hotels in Historic Downtown
Best Western Sea Island Inn
Clean Room and Bath.. friendly staff...and Convenient to everything downtown Beaufort Have stayed before and planning on returning. Would recommend.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hilton Beachfront Resort & Spa Hilton Head Island
Clean room and the staff was outstanding
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Comfortable bed and very quite.
Reviewed on 10 Jan 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Hilton Head
Easy check in and wonderful, spacious and clean room.
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Extended Stay America Premier Suites Bluffton Hilton Head
The room was very clean. The bed was very cozy and comfortable. It comes with microwave, fridge, tv and small table where you can eat comfortably. It’s also close to the food lions about 15 minutes.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Hampton Inn Hilton Head
Room was clean, nothing fancy but very reasonable cost for the night.
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown
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 District
While visiting Historic District, you might make a stop by sights like Bay Street and Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.
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 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.
