Beaufort named one of best towns to visit in the fall

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Beaufort named one of best towns to visit in the fall
Autumn at the Sheldon Church Ruins photo courtesy Phil Heim

Are you planning a fall trip? Did you know that Southern Living magazine named Beaufort SC #2 on its recent “Summertime Small Towns That Are Even Better in Fall” list, just a spot behind Beaufort, North Carolina?

If you like Beaufort in the summer, you’ll love it in the fall!

The magazine said to “set your sights on a small Southern town, sit back, and relax; there’s so much to enjoy across the South this season.”

And there really is….

“In fall, its oak-lined streets are cozy paths for long walks and offer plenty of architectural eye candy,” the list said. “Plus, it’s right on the water, so waves and drifting boats provide the town’s mellow soundtrack.”

We locals know that fall is a favorite time here in the Lowcountry.

The temperature gradually changes as we say goodbye to another hot and humid summer and count the reasons we can’t wait until fall in Beaufort as we look forward to all-things-autumn.

Searching for signs of autumn here in Beaufort can be like finding a needle in a haystack. There really isn’t much seasonality in the Lowcountry, and summer nearly turns immediately into winter at the blink of an eye. But, we take what we can get; and a few weeks of fall weather aren’t bad….and it’s definitely better than no autumn at all.

Fall brings slightly cooler temperatures, more comfortable outdoor activities, community oyster roasts, festivals, ghost tours, pumpkin patches and lots more to the Beaufort area.

See our top 9 reasons we love fall in Beaufort.