A Beaufort Day Trip during your Hilton Head, South Carolina Vacation

A Beaufort day trip delivers you to the doorstep of one of the most popular tourist destinations in South Carolina. Beaufort, SC is just a forty-five minutes drive from Hilton Head.

Taking a Beaufort day trip is typical for a traveler to Hilton Head.

The beauty of the entire area, which is surrounded by water, makes the drive between the two cities incredibly worthwhile.

As you travel to Beaufort by car, you will pass over the Broad River. Once you get to Beaufort, you'll be next to the Beaufort River.

Beaufort By Boat?

Most visitors don't travel this way - but you can also accomplish your Beaufort day trip by boat.

Thanks to the marina on Hilton Head and the marina in downtown Beaufort, the boat traveler has the distinct advantage of traveling around the entire region and saving time.

Beaufort is a shining star in the Low Country and throughout the area there are both year-round and annual activities and events.

Depending on what time of year you take your day trip to Beaufort, you may experience different festivals and community activities. Some of the festivals Beaufort is famous for include the Gullah Festival, Water Festival, and the Shrimp Festival.

There are other annual events in Beaufort. The most prominent events you will not want to miss are the spring and fall Home and Plantation Tours, Heritage Days, and the Christmas Boat Parade.

Beaufort, SC - Day Trip to a Town

Where History Hangs Heavy in the Air

Visitors to Beaufort who take day trips to the area can experience year round shopping, dining, golfing, and cultural activities all year round. There are eight different golf courses in and around Beaufort providing golf enthusiasts with many different possible courses to explore and test.

Families of all sizes will take pleasure in a trip to the Beaufort Fun Park. Kids and parents alike can explore the Paradise Palms Miniature Golf Course.

The Fun Park also consists of a Rock Climbing Wall, a Jump Castle, Batting Cages, an Extreme Air Jumper, Paintball Gear Rentals, a Water Wars area, and Go Kart Racing.

On your Beaufort day trip you have numerous islands at your fingertips. Dataw Island, the famous Parris Island Marine Base and Huntington Island State Park are just a hop skip & jump away.

The State Park offers a place to fish, nature trails that wind throughout the 5,000 acres park, and a beautiful Lighthouse that dates back to 1873. Parris Island is home to a museum for the U.S. Marines and the Parris Island Marine Corps’ Naval Academy.

Visit the magnificent Port Royal Boardwalk during your day trip to Beaufort. The Boardwalk boasts the newer performing arts center, so those interested in performances can take in a show while they are in the area.

The ruins at Beaufort are another must see attraction. Many of the ruins were the result of the Revolutionary and the Civil Wars. One of the ruins, that feel victim to both wars, is Sheldon Church.

The entire trip to Beaufort contains such a rich history for the Southern United States and South Carolina. The day trip to Beaufort makes a good field trip for kids as they learn about the history of Beaufort and their country.

If you are not sure what to see or do in Beaufort, you can go on one of the numerous tours during your day trip. Ride around the area in a carriage or explore the coast by boat.

Another popular thing to do in and around Beaufort is to take part in one of the various water sports tours.

There are multiple tours for both visitors and residents, giving you the opportunity to kayak, canoe, hike, walk, go bird watching, drive, fish, and visit plantations in the area.

Another unique thing to do is visit the Low Country Estuarium. Their aquarium offers visitors the chance to get up close and personal with aquatic life indigenous to the Low Country estuaries.

No matter what you choose to do on your Beaufort day trip, you will find the experience to be laid-back and fun.