Heres what to know about visiting Beaufort, one of South Carolinas most beautiful towns.

Mistaking the two will immediately identify you as a tourist and it wont sit too well with the locals.

AtHenry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, youll spot Woods Memorial Bridge, recognizable from the aforementioned Tom Hanks blockbuster.

Historic Houses, Beaufort, South - Carolina

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Paddleboarding is another option, with rental equipment available atHigher Ground Outfitters.

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Many of the best things to do in Beaufort are found further outside of downtown.

Local produce can also be acquired on Saturdays at the nearbyPort Royal Farmers Market.

Civil War Cannon, Beaufort, South Carolina

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Sunset off the Boardwalk at Hunting Island State Park, SC

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Oak Trees and Spanish Moss in Beaufort, SC

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