Beaufort Named to 11 of the Best Small Towns in America!

Well, once again, Beaufort is racking up the accolades – this time being Named to 11 of the Best Small Towns in America by Travel + Leisure!

Here’s what Travel + Leisure had to say about the Queen of the Sea Islands:

“Hilton Head Island and Charleston might get all the acclaim when it comes to South Carolina Lowcountry destinations, but the state has plenty of small towns also worth visiting. Stroll through downtown Beaufort (with a sweet tea in hand), walk along the beach at nearby Hunting Island State Park, and try some fresh seafood at a local restaurant. Learn about the area’s history and about Gullah culture with a visit to the recently established Reconstruction Era National Historical Park and the Penn Center.”

Photos courtesy of Sydney Baker

This isn’t the first accolade Beaufort’s gotten this year – just last month, Buzzfeed published their list of 18 Surprisingly Cool Small Towns In The USA, and Beaufort came in at lucky number 13! What’s more, they featured our own photo in their post – click here to read.

Beaufort Comes in at #13 Coolest Small Town in the USA!

Interested in the other cities on the list? Here’s some others that were featured:

• Our Neighbor just to the South, St. Augustine, Florida

• Mackinac Island, Michigan

• Sedona, Arizona

• Carmel-by-the-Sea, California