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
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
Walking Tour in Beaufort

Walking Tour in Beaufort

AU$54
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Walking Tour in Beaufort
Picture 7 for Activity Hilton Head Island: Disappearing Island and Dolphin Tour

Hilton Head Island: Disappearing Island and Dolphin Tour

AU$84
per adult
Hilton Head Island: Disappearing Island and Dolphin Tour
Hilton Head Island: 90-Minute Dolphin & Nature Tour

Hilton Head Island: 90-Minute Dolphin & Nature Tour

AU$53
per adult
Hilton Head Island: 90-Minute Dolphin & Nature Tour
Hilton Head Island: High-Flying Parasail Experience

Hilton Head Island: High-Flying Parasail Experience

AU$156
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Hilton Head Island: High-Flying Parasail Experience
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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 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$236
24 Aug - 25 Aug
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! (988 reviews)
"Great location in downtown Beaufort. Nice staff. Great complimentary breakfast."

Reviewed on 4 Aug. 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$330 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$330
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,299 reviews)
"The buffet breakfast was delicious and reasonably priced. All staff were courteous and attentive.The room was clean and comfortable."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 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$327 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$327
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
"Great check-in and out staff. Room service was excellent. Hotel is updated with great beach access. Allows pets, nice dog park around the back by beach. Pool is the best on the island.Highly recommend."

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa
Hotel Carolina, a Days Inn by Wyndham

Hotel Carolina, a Days Inn by Wyndham

2 out of 5
9 Marina Side Drive, Hilton Head Island, SC
The price is AU$135 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$135
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Hilton Head Island. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
6.6/10 (1,004 reviews)
"Sets back off the main highway.,quieter location."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 2025

Hotel Carolina, a Days Inn by Wyndham
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$185 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
AU$185
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (1,002 reviews)
"Would stay somewhere else next time."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 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$177 per night from 24 Aug to 25 Aug
AU$177
24 Aug - 25 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! (1,006 reviews)
"Very clean and very modern. Rooms are spacious with frig. And microwave. Close to shopping and the historic downtown. Short ride to beaches on Hilton Island. Free WiFi is also convenient"

Reviewed on 9 Aug. 2025

Holiday Inn Express Bluffton at Hilton Head Area by IHG
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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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