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Beautiful Beaufort, SC is located about an hour south of Charleston
and north of Savannah, GA, and about a half hour from the beaches
of Hilton Head Island. The town, which is positioned on a bay
along the Intra-Coastal Waterway, is rich with culture, history
and heritage dating back to the Revolutionary and Civil wars.
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entire downtown Beaufort area is designated as a national historic
district. The town is alive with a distinct charm that brings
year-round visitors from all over the country. Block after block
reveals lovingly restored historical mansions and a canopy of
lush natural foliage. The thriving waterfront district features
eclectic art galleries filled with the handiwork of local artisans
and unique dining experiences to entice the senses.
The city has been featured in the New York Times, named "Best
Small Southern Town" by Southern Living, named a "Top
25 Small City Arts Destination" by American Style, and
a "Top 50 Adventure Town" by National Geographic Adventure.
The charm and beauty of Beaufort has even attracted the movie
industry as a popular filming location for many big screen productions
including The Big Chill, The Prince of Tides, Forrest Gump and
many others.
Fishing, sailing, shrimping and crabbing are popular forms of
entertainment among locals and visitors alike. In Beaufort,
it's all about the water, and local marinas offer rental boats
or charter fishing excursions. The nearby Port Royal boardwalk
and the Hunting Island State Park are ideal sightseeing destinations
and are popular locations for fishing enthusiasts.
Beaufort is known for its military establishments with a nearby
UUS Naval Hospital and is in close proximity to Parris Island,
which is used as a training base for enlisted Marines. The town
is also home to the Marine Corps Air Station, which covers approximately
6,900 acres within the county. Nearly 13,000 air station military
members, civilian employees and their families reside in the
surrounding area and are a vital part of this Lowcountry community.
This coastal city is blessed with a mosaic of interesting people
and outstanding recreational opportunities. The strong southern
hospitality and scenic vistas make Beaufort a place where lasting
memories are made and visitors never want to leave. |
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