Welcome to The Beaufort Inn

As the second oldest city in the state, Beaufort has plenty of fascinating stories. Join a Gray Line historic walking tour steps from our inn and learn all about the city’s history, National Historic Landmark District, and more. Plus, you’ll receive a discount for being our guest.

Cruise down the Beaufort River to see the town from a different perspective. See native wildlife and find out about all the people who lived in and explored the region, from the Native Americans and Spanish to the French, English, and Africans.

Explore the waterways at your own pace on a kayak, canoe, or stand-up paddleboard. A few different outfitters at the downtown marina can rent you all the equipment you need to get you plying the waters past the marshes and local marine life.

Experience Beaufort’s rich history and imagine the past through the descriptive narration of a professional guide driving a horse-drawn carriage. These charming tours last about an hour and will give you a local perspective on the events that shaped the town.

Explore the 10-mile trail that follows the original path of the former Port Royal Railroad. Accessible from multiple locations, this trail will take you over creeks, through expansive wetlands, and past stately neighborhoods shaded by live oaks.

With one of the only publicly accessible lighthouses in the state and one of the best beaches on the East Coast, this state park offers much for visitors to see and do. Enjoy a splendid beach day with a free park pass for booking your stay with us.

Take a short trip to St. Helena Island, where you’ll drive through a small but picturesque dirt road flanked by live oak trees on both sides. This “Avenue of Oaks,” as the locals dubbed it, is a lovely sight and the road leads to the historic Coffin Point Plantation.

Built in 1798 to house the Beaufort Volunteer Artillery after the Revolutionary War, this is the birthplace of the fifth oldest National Guard unit in the US.

Perfect for leisurely strolls and open-air picnics this park offers picturesque waterfront views and a charming atmosphere in the heart of Beaufort’s downtown district.

Immerse yourself in distinctly Lowcountry allure as you stroll through the enchanting streets of this historic downtown district where the colonial architecture and a rich legacy are all around.

This Federal Period two-story home in the historic district was built in the early 1800s. With its high tabby foundation, low-pitched hip roof, and double-tiered portico, it represents the rise of Beaufort’s residential architecture.

Located a few minutes away in Port Royal, SC, the wetlands offer a unique blend of scenic beauty and abundant wildlife, with walking trails winding through cypress swamps teeming with birds, turtles, and alligators. This peaceful oasis provides visitors with an up-close glimpse of South Carolina’s vibrant coastal ecosystem.

Enjoy a day of visual splendor and pick up an original piece at a gallery that represents more than 60 local artists, including painters, photographers, artists who work with wood, and more.