Beaufort, South Carolina Bed and Breakfast Inns - and Surrounding Area

Beaufort is the second oldest city in South Carolina, and gracious and elegant enough to prove its illustrious and rich history. Located on Port Royal Island, in the heart of the low country, Beaufort has scenic beauty to spare and antebellum architecture that will appeal to bed and breakfast guests. Bed and breakfast guests can explore Beaufort history... » show more by visiting the downtown historic district, which is 304 acres of elegant architecture, with wrapping porches and sweeping trees. Bed and breakfast visitors can also learn the history of Beaufort at the John Mark Verdier House Museum, which is in an 1805 Federal house that was the headquarters of the Union during the Civil War. Another museum Beaufort bed and breakfast visitors will enjoy is in nearby St. Helena, the Penn Center. The Penn Center was the first school for freed slaves in South Carolina and is now a wonderful cultural center. There are many outdoor activities to enjoy on a Beaufort bed and breakfast vacation, as well. The natural ecosystem of Beaufort is kept in pristine condition. Bed and breakfast visitors can discover these natural wonders at the Lowcountry Estuarium, a learning center that showcases the coastal environment of Beaufort. Boating is another popular activity for Beaufort bed and breakfast guests, and boats are easily chartered at the beautiful Beaufort marina. Bed and breakfast visitors also enjoy spending time in Waterfront Park, which is in downtown and has the best views in the city. Beaufort is a dream bed and breakfast vacation destination. « show less