Sunset on the Beaufort River as seen from Anchorage 1770
Bay Street features art galleries, boutiques, and a wine bar
Beaufort’s The Point neighborhood was established in 1711
A bird’s-eye view of downtown
Waterfront Park offers green space between downtown and the Beaufort River
Strolling Bay Street on a Saturday
A quaint residential street
Anchorage 1770 is now a decade into its latest iteration as a bed and breakfast, and it’s as welcoming as ever
One of the 15 rooms
A quiet moment at sunset on the third floor
Friday nights bustle at Old Bull Tavern, a popular spot for fireside gatherings, as well as wood-fired pizzas and house-made pastas.
Old Bull Tavern
Locals and in-the-know gourmands get to Blacksheep early for sandwiches by chef Matt Wallace
The Hunting Island Lighthouse
Shrimp boats at Gay Fish Company on St. Helena Island
Enjoying some solitude at the boneyard beach on Hunting Island’s south end
Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve is home to the state’s oldest surviving tabby fort
Dr. Chanda Powell gives a tour at Reconstruction Era National Historical Park
Sunsets outside Shellring Ale Works in Port Royal are idyllic
Musicians, such as bluegrass band Flatt Silly, regularly perform at the brewery.
Locals Raw Bar offers a chef-driven experience just across the bridge on Lady’s Island as well as some of the best cocktails in town
William Means Rhett III curates a gallery of art by his family, along with collections of antique maps, vintage guns, and classic guitars.
The Beaufort Inn
Beedos Burgers
Locals Raw Bar
McIntosh Book Shoppe
Hunting Island State Park
Discover recent refreshes to historic lodgings and young chefs making their mark