Self tour in the Beaufort area

Sometimes you just want to get away from the crowd and go on a tour all by yourself. Beaufort has so many places and sights to choose from it would be impossible to list them all.
One of the best ways to see the nature and water views in Beaufort is by boat. One can rent a boat locally or go out with a friend and just putt around the hundreds of islands and many thousands of inlets and coves. The nature scenes are breathtaking and the sunsets magnificent.
It's a very relaxing way to explore the Beaufort area
and see the wildlife in their natural habitat.

tidal home : copyright 1999 : R.J. Sorensen

Another popular way to explore is to walk or ride a bike through the Historic District in the city of Beaufort and Port Royal. There are over 30 antebellum homes in Beaufort alone, all within walking distance. Many of the homes have beautiful yards with giant moss laden oaks and colorful plants. Walking really excites the scenes, the smell is astonishing, and the atmosphere is very relaxing

The waterfront park is a very popular walking area. It has swing chairs where one can sit and absorb the beautiful bay scenes while the cool river breeze refreshes the body. Port Royal has a magnificent board walk where you can walk over the water bank, plus an observation tower to get better views of the river and marsh. The board walk has plaques describing the areas nature and sea life facts. In Beaufort there are churches to explore, cemeteries like the Beaufort National Cemetery, museums and the public Salt Water Aquarium, the first in South Carolina. Parris Island has a museum and you can even watch a graduation of new Marines, plus see monuments of all different types. No matter how you choose to do your exploration, you will find the scenes in the Beaufort area
will stay with you the rest of your life.