If you are looking for a new place along the South Carolina coastline, then you can’t go wrong in spending some time in family –friendly areas like those near Beaufort, South Carolina. From beautiful beaches to bed and breakfast and a variety of “playgrounds” to historic plantations, Beaufort, SC has much to offer.
So, where should you begin enjoying your stay? So glad you asked. Perhaps one of the most frequented attractions is the Low Country Estuarium Coastal Learning Center. Here you will find many hands-on exhibits and displays that focus on the coastal regions of South Carolina—specifically the salt marshes, beaches and estuaries. If history excites you, then a day at Penn Center, actually located on nearby St. Helena Island, offers a plethora of opportunities for learning and genealogical research. The Penn Center includes the York W. Bailey Museum, the Education for Freedom exhibit, 4 galleries, assorted temporary exhibits and 18 structures related to the education of African-Americans.
For nature enthusiast, Hunting Island State Park is a must. Here you will find cabins, camping spots, picnic shelters, a variety of water activities, shopping venues, nature programs and much more. Other great Beaufort, South Carolina sites include the more than a century old Sheldon Church, the Chapel of Ease, the Beaufort Arsenal Museum and the Parris Island Museum Marine Corps Recruit Depot.
Janet Slagell