Habersham’s nearest neighbor, the historic town of Beaufort, SC is located on Port Royal Island, one of the large Sea Islands along the southeastern coast of the United States. Beaufort is unique in that its entire downtown has been designated by the National Trust for Historic Preservation as a historic district. It was one of the only Southern towns that became occupied by Union troops, rather than being destroyed during the war. More than fifty historic structures have been identified and include many lovely private homes beautifully restored and available to tour. Whether on a walking tour or by horse-drawn carriage, the romance and history of Beaufort’s Old Point is an experience not to be missed!

Start a historic discovery of your own by at the Beaufort Visitor Center in downtown Beaufort or check out their Things To Do In Beaufort list. Historic sites, art galleries, antique shops and modern boutiques are within the downtown walking area, not to mention fine dining and quick eateries. The moderate climate is perfect for enjoying the outdoors almost every day of the year. Learn to kayak or paddleboard in the scenic waterways that surround Beaufort. The nearby, undeveloped beaches of Hunting Island State Park are a beachgoers dream complete with a historic lighthouse to take in the views. The Intracoastal Waterway passes directly through Beaufort and attracts boating and fishing enthusiasts from around the world. Recognized by Coastal Living, Southern Living, Field & Stream and Garden & Gun magazines as an outdoors man’s paradise, a shopper’s delight and one of the “friendliest seaside towns in America”, Beaufort is becoming South Carolina’s most attractive destination for tourism, relocation and retirement.