805 Carteret Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
Art exhibits, theatrical events, concerts, and other performances, plus the Pat Conroy Literary Festival - there's never a dull moment at the University of South Carolina Beaufort's Center for the Arts!
16 Penn Center Circle
St Helena Island, SC 29920
Penn Center is one of the most significant African American historical and cultural sites in existence - it is the site of the former Penn School, one of America's first schools for former slaves. The Penn Center has been an active site for over one hundred and fifty years, and still works towards historic preservation, education, and justice for the descendants of the previously enslaved Gullah Geechee people.
1700 Paris Avenue
Port Royal, SC 29935
These protected wetlands serve as a bird watcher's paradise. A .6 mile boardwalk and paved trail combination circles the wetlands, providing the best views of the cypress swamp, along with a variety of wildlife. Herons, hawks, eagles, owls, falcons, geese, ducks, and other migratory waterfowl are all common sightings.
930 Bay Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
Narrated horse drawn carriage tours of historic downtown Beaufort depart every 40 minutes. Reservations are not required, but they are heavily encouraged, as carriages can fill up quickly, especially on the weekends.
On the national register of historic places, this cemetery was originally for Union solders who died during the occupation of Beaufort during the Civil War, although 117 Confederate soldiers were eventually also interred here. Of note, "The Great Santini," Colonel Donald Conroy's grave is here. Interpretative and educational signs and monuments are placed throughout the cemetery.
Burnt once during the Revolutionary War and once towards the end of the Civil War, the ruins of the Old Sheldon Church refuse to fall. Currently maintained and preserved by the St. Helena Church, the Old Sheldon Ruins are open to the public and will thrill any history buff.
12 John Galt Road
Beaufort, SC 29906
The museum contains one of the largest private collections of kazoos, and has free admission. 45-60 minute paid tours of the factory are offered, and they include a video presentation, demonstrations, a guided tour of the kazoo factory, and the unique opportunity to build a unique kazoo to take home as a souvenir at the end of the tour.
905 Boundary Street
Beaufort, SC 29902
SugarBelle is the kind of boutique larger cities would dream of having, with an artfully curated selection of women's clothing, accessories, boots, and gifts.
901 Bay St
Beaufort, SC 29902
The Rhett family includes five generations of artists. Each wall and every corner of the art gallery is filled with carvings, paintings, and prints, all of which which were created with care by the Rhetts.
Only partially completed, but already enjoying popularity from Lowcountry residents, the Spanish Moss Trail is a welcome addition to active residents of the local communities. Whether you prefer to jog, bird watch, bike, or take the family dog for adventures, this recreational trail is designed to cater to you, with five miles of the new trail already in use by the public. When fully complete, it will travel through the towns of Port Royal, Beaufort, Burton, and Gray's Hill, ending at the Whale Branch Pier.
