During our stay on Hilton Head Island, we also visited Beaufort. While we were falling in love with the charming town, we learned that
Southern Living name Beaufort, "Best Small Southern Town",
Garden & Gun magazine called them a "Southern Dream Town", and,
Money magazine counted Beaufort as one of "6 Terrific Towns on the Water."
The Lowcountry has such unique character and personality. I love those moss-draped oaks we saw everywhere we went. Gullah descendants carry on ancestral culture, weaving artwork from sweetgrass and cooking some of the tastiest cuisine.
We walked around Beaufort National Historic Landmark District most of our visit. The weather couldn't have been any better. Such a gorgeous day we had. Downtown and The Point were wonderful to visit. The Point neighborhood is home to some of Beaufort's largest, oldest, and most expensive homes. Homes in this area range from the impressive mansions that overlook the Beaufort river to Victorian and Queen Anne style homes.
We strolled to the beautiful Waterfront Park overlooking the Beaufort River, where we stopped to grab a bite at
Q on Bay, a family-style restaurant featuring BBQ and southern cuisine. Everyone enjoyed their lunch there.
Enjoying some shopping and ice cream
I am glad we went to Beaufort! At every turn there's a reminder of Beaufort's remarkable past. If the kids had gone with us, I am sure they would have really enjoyed the exploration as much as we did.
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