Sweetest little local library- they have kids activities in the summer for free- on our last day we…read moretook our 5&7 yr old for a weekly story and craft time. Miss Alice is so sweet and engaging. They were in a temporary space as the main library is renovating for a few more months. The kids got to play with some other local families. Sea turtles were the theme and they got to make sea turtles with some special facts. It was super hot - this was a nice little respite!

It is smaller but nice the vibe- it has Beaufort historical things there -…read moreStaff is knowledgeable and friendly There is parking but it's usually full- I park At city lot and walk up. They have a few computers to use

Five stars for a comfortable library where I was able to connect and get some online work done…read more This is a big library (certainly bigger than McClellanville but not as big as Mount Pleasant) but it absolutely had everything I needed today. It would be nice if the parking was free, but I guess too many people were parking in the library lot all day and going elsewhere. I found a work carrel where I could plug in both my laptops, though it was a bit of a stretch to the power outlet (I need to start carrying a small power strip!) but quiet. I took a Zoom call or two here without disturbing anyone and still got a bunch of work emails done. Lots of books, DVDs and reference materials. Of course, you need to be a local resident to borrow any of that but anyone is allowed to use the library and the wifi is free for anyone to use. [Review 19473 overall - 1045 in South Carolina - 443 of 2023.]

Amazing experience! My husband and I got an impromptu tour from Russ who volunteers as a museum…read moreguide. Russ is very knowledgeable! He walked us through each and every stand and told us a lot of fun stories. We got to ask lots of questions and got them all answered. Best and most personalized museum experience ever!

What a cool place, walking distance from downtown and our B&B. Our docent, Tom Kelley, really knew…read morehis history of the area and was engaging throughout our tour. Learning about the town you visit is always important to us, so the tour was right up our alley. Very cool place and visitor center onsite offers loads of information about the area from things to do, places to see and great restaurants. I loved hearing about the history of Beaufort and if you want to learn something, this is definitely the place to go! It looks like a castle as you come down the street and the folks there are most welcoming. They can also schedule walking tours or golfcart tours for you for another time. Make sure you say hello to Jenny & Chris in the visitor center and tell Tom we've been talking about his tour since we got home! Thanks for a great tour!

Officially the Richard V. Woods Memorial Bridge and formerly known as the Lady's Island Bridge,…read morethis drawbridge carries US-21 (Business) over the Intracoastal Waterway joining downtown Beaufort with Lady's Island. It was opened in 1959 and is the second swing-bridge in this spot. Yes, it's not the more common "bascule" or "leaf" bridge that raises. The Beaufort bridge is a swing bridge which pivots to allow tall marine traffic to pass. Swing bridges are cool. It's a pretty bridge in a classical sense and it's great that it can be seen from the Sea Island Parkway as you approach from the south and you can also stop along Bay Street (best next to the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park) to view the bridge. I did not get an opportunity to see it open during my time in Beaufort. The bridge has one lane in each direction and a single protected pedestrian walkway on one side of the roadway. There is no toll to cross the bridge. It is one of two bridges that cross here in Beaufort. The other is the McTeer Bridge about four miles south and it's just a regular boring high bridge that doesn't open. The bridge was used in the movie Forrest Gump. You'll see it at the end of this scene: https://youtu.be/1XRmhoGwgVg [Review 19478 overall - 1050 in South Carolina - 448 of 2023.]

You know why I low key love writing reviews for bridges? Because they pretty much write themselves…read more If the bridge wasn't up to par, then I wouldn't be writing the review. If there's one thing I can say about this bridge is that it's STURDY. I'm no architect, but I can definitely appreciate the STURDINESS of any bridge that I cross. The STURDIER the better, is what I always say, and this bridge really holds its own. As to not come off as sarcastic I actually did some homework on the bridge and found out that is one of the most popular landmarks in Beaufort S.C. It opened on December 17th in 1959, which stands a a huge testament to its STURDINESS, and dependability. The woods Memorial Bridge, which is more commonly referred to by locals as "Woods Bridge" is named in memory of Richard V. Woods 1935-1969. He was a Highway Patrol officer who was unfortunately killed in the line of duty. The bridge was also a stnd in for a bridge that crossed the mighty Mississippi in the classic movie Forrest Gump! So not only is the bridge STURDY as all get out! It's also a movie icon, and a sex symbol when compared to most bridges.

Told the lady, Trudy, that I my parking lot pass ended at 4pm. She sold me a carriage ride and told…read moreme it was 45 minutes, beginning at 3pm. She must be brand new and inexperienced. The carriage owners Said the always ran late and the ride was always 50-55 minutes. When I returned to get a refund, she tried to correct herself in front of her boss.

My wife and I always make a point of going to the visitors centers when we visit a new town and we…read morewere so glad we did in Beaufort. The lady who was attending there, I'm ashamed to say I don't recall her name, was absolutely fascinating and a wealth of information on the local history and the role the Gullah played in Beaufort and the south's history. Highly recommend you stop by and are fortunate enough to run into this great southern lady.

This is a small site requiring a brief trip down a gravel road that runs between the naval complex…read moreand some residences. It offers a picnic area, a bit of water access, and the remnants of a fort built with tabby, the shell-infused material distinctive to the region. There is some notably history despite the relative lack of military significance of the fort itself, and plaques are strewn about. Aesthetically, it is an interesting place. Not one where you'd spend a ton of time, but worth noting.

Tony and I was driving on a backroad near Beaufort and Port Royal and found this old Chapel built…read morein 1723...almost 300 yrs old. Oyster Shells were used to make the walls of this amazing chapel

Come see where Marines are made. This review might be a little different from those that are…read morestationed here versus a guest or visitor. The island has a lot of history dating back before the founding of the nation with the French Huguenots to the Spanish to finally the English settlers. There is a lot to do on the island with golf courses, museums, and annual bike tours.

If you crave discipline. Serving a purpose higher than yourself. Think you have the metal to…read morebecome a Marine? This is where you will find out quickly. Want to experience PI? Go see your local Marine recruiter. If successful it will define your life until you breathe your last breath. Earned never given. Semper Fidelis.

The boardwalk is a fishing pier that parallels the shoreline and provides for a viewpoint to look…read moreinto the marshes and perhaps view some wildlife. And then there's the observation tower, a four story wooden tower. Climb the steps (look out for splinters) and from the top, you can see for miles around the Battery Creek and the mouth of the Beaufort River. Completely free and there was no one else on the boardwalk when I visited in mid-March. [Review 19485 overall - 1057 in South Carolina - 455 of 2023.]

We really enjoyed our hike on this boardwalk. We weren't sure at first what to expect but it was…read morereally nice. The views were beautiful. The boardwalk was really nicely maintained. There were a lot of people fishing off the dock even had little benches for people to be able to fish with, it's a bit of a hike up the steps, but it's not bad