Beaufort SC South Carolina
Frequently Asked Questions
On the Beaufort River, steps from downtown. No shuttle is needed: everything starts at the gangway, in Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park.
'BYOU-fort', not to be confused with its North Carolina namesake, which is 'BOH-fort'. Two distinct towns, two pronunciations, more than 500 kilometres of coast between them.
The riverfront park and its boardwalk, then the historic district with its planters' houses under Spanish moss. There is still time for a coffee on a terrace facing the swing bridge.
For its planters' houses, gathered in a remarkably intact historic district. Spanish moss hangs from century-old oaks like stage curtains: Hollywood has filmed here more than once.
The coastal lowlands of South Carolina, woven with salt marsh and lazy tidal creeks, unlike any other region in the United States. Beaufort is one of its hearts.
A lawn and a boardwalk along the water, porch swings facing the sailboats, an amphitheatre and a view of the swing bridge. Regional festivals set up here.
The US dollar, cards accepted everywhere. Sales tax is added at the register and restaurant tipping is expected American-style.
Yes. The neighbouring Sea Islands hold Gullah-Geechee culture, the legacy of the islands' African American communities, with its language, its cooking and its sweetgrass basketry. Guided visits are available.
Yes. The riverfront park with its swings and amphitheatre is made for them, and the historic district is flat and shaded.
Spring and autumn. Lowcountry summers are heavy and the marsh mosquitoes are serious; from June to November, hurricane season remains a factor.
