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    • Lowcountry Recipes
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    • Coffee Shops
    • Sweets & Treats
    • Best In Lowcountry Cuisine
    • Where Parris Island Grads Eat Free
    • Downtown Beaufort Parking Map
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    • Shopping: Sea Islands
    • Beaufort Seafood Markets
    • Beaufort Area Farms & Markets
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    • Beaufort Area Bed & Breakfasts
    • Vacation Rentals by Mermaid Cottage
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    • Beaufort SC Vacation Rentals
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  • PLAY
    • Fishing
    • Boating
    • Golfing
    • Golf at The Landing at Pleasant Point
    • Beaufort Area Parks
    • Beaufort Area Beaches
    • Rent Kayaks & Paddle Boards
    • Golf Cart Rental
    • See Local Wildlife
    • Beaufort’s Beaches Cleanest in U.S.
    • 15 Things To Do On Bay Street
    • Forrest Gump Filming Locations
    • A Night At The Highway 21 Drive In
    • Park Plaza Cinema: Now Showing
  • ATTRACTIONS
    • Historic Attractions
    • Cultural Attractions
    • Museums
    • Beaufort Area Beaches
    • Beaufort Area Farms & Markets
    • Hollywood In Beaufort
    • Forrest Gump Filming Locations
    • Hunting Island One Of Best State Parks In South
  • TOURS
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    • Hollywood In Beaufort
    • Forrest Gump Filming Locations
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15 must-see historic Beaufort spots
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15 must-see historic Beaufort spots

Explore Beaufort - March 16, 2025
The history of Parris Island: Making Marines and impacting the world since 1915
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The history of Parris Island: Making Marines and impacting the world since 1915

Lowcountry Life: The legend of the bottle tree
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Lowcountry Life: The legend of the bottle tree

Poinsettias: The Palmetto State's contribution to Christmas
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Poinsettias: The Palmetto State’s contribution to Christmas

Back In Time: Gullah Christmas traditions
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Back In Time: Gullah Christmas traditions

The Palmetto Tree: South Carolina's most iconic image
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The Palmetto Tree: South Carolina’s most iconic image

Explore Beaufort - November 19, 2024
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Tidalholm: Beaufort's most popular historic house
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Tidalholm: Beaufort’s most popular historic house

Explore Beaufort - November 14, 2024
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Beaufort’s Castle: The Joseph Johnson House

Explore Beaufort - November 1, 2024
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On hallowed ground: The Beaufort National Cemetery
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On Hallowed Ground: The Beaufort National Cemetery

Explore Beaufort - October 4, 2024
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Beaufort History: The amazing story of Beaufort's Robert Smalls
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Beaufort History: The amazing story of Beaufort’s Robert Smalls

Explore Beaufort - August 29, 2024
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Painting sheds light on original look of Sheldon Church
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Painting shows original look of Sheldon Church

Explore Beaufort - August 11, 2024
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Historic 1748 ‘Hamar Cup’ displayed to public at Beaufort’s John Mark Verdier House Museum
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Historic 1748 silver cup now on display at Verdier House Museum

Explore Beaufort - July 26, 2024
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Craven Street: Beaufort's avenue of history
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Craven Street: Beaufort’s avenue of history

Explore Beaufort - May 20, 2024
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Beaufort SC: A city made of tabby
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Beaufort SC: A city made of tabby

Explore Beaufort - March 29, 2024
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Beaufort National Cemetery rooted in Civil War history

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Explore Beaufort, SC is at Pruitt’s Grocery House.

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Looking for a short-term vacation rental in #beaufortsc? Check out the former Pruitt's Grocery in downtown. After closing the store, the historic building was renovated and turned into the amazing Pruitt’s Grocery House. The well-appointed, 2 bed/2bath home sleeps 6 comfortably, and offers a wealth of amenities including an outside fire pit, game room, a screened in back porch, and it’s very own putting green. It’s also pet-friendly with a fenced-in yard and dog amenities, including beds, crate, an elevated dog bed, and toys.This beautiful historic home is conveniently located in walking distance to the downtown Beaufort waterfront, shops & restaurants, and is a quick drive to anywhere else you want to #explore. Check it out in the Beaufort SC Vacation Rental listings on our website. 👉 bit.ly/3WNAIGz#bftseaislands #vacationrentalsbyowner #vacation #shorttermrental #explore #lowcountry ... See MoreSee Less

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Explore Beaufort, SC is at Explore Hunting Island.

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A look at Hunting Island Beach today. 💙 All natural, no condos...just the way it was meant to be. 🌊⛱️🌴 #beaufortsc #huntingisland #allnatural #bftseaislands ... See MoreSee Less

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Explore Beaufort, SC is at St. Helena, SC.

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What's pickin' at Barefoot Farms? We visited the farm stand and found lots of big juicy watermelons, local peaches, squash, peppers, canteloupe, tons of tomatoes and lots more. 🍉🍅🥜🍑 Visit Barefoot Farms along Sea Island Parkway and support Beaufort's LOCAL farmers and growers. #buylocal #beaufortsc ... See MoreSee Less

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