44. Beaufort Shrimp Festival

The Shrimp festival is one of Beaufort’s highlights every year and it easy to see why. With FREE admission, the City of Beaufort brings you to the beautiful Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park as the backdrop for this awesome event. 15 local restaurants participate every year and compete for the Silver Cup Award. There is also a People’s Choice Award so don’t forget to vote for your favorite shrimp dish! There is also a Children’s Shrimp Heading and Peeling competition so bring everyone to this family friendly event.

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42. HWY 21 Drive-In Theatre

Whether you arrive in a classic convertible or a more modern sub-compact sedan complete with foggy windows, you can travel back in time

30. Shrimp Shack

Another favorite of Tom Hanks, the Shrimp Shack has been a staple for both local and visitors in Beaufort for over 37 years.

31. Wine and Dine downtown

Wining and Dining is one of Beaufort’s specialties. We know how to do it right and please your palate!

Here's what others enjoy

B.L. says:

"We love to go crabbing or either to buy some blue craabs"

Meta Mercer says:

"Water sports, boating, carriage rides, shopping, touring old homes, antiquing, eating, visiting historic sites, sunbathing"

Sandra Loving says:

"Beach"

Shelly Clemmer says:

"Relaxing Fishing Kayaking"

Cynthia Stansberry says:

"I would love to share this list with my clients planning to visit the Hilton Head/Beaufort area this August."

Faye says:

"Things to do with small children "

Gary says:

"Adventure,walk the beach and see historic sites"

jan dean says:

"We love the outdoors, swimming, fishing, hunting. We would like to see some of South Carolina mountains, monuments, some history of South Carolina. We have one daughter that just loves to shop the thrifty shops. Love the opportunity to see South Carolina finest. Thank you. "

candy lafreniere says:

"Fishing, Sightseeing"

Marti says:

"Beautiful city "

Jim Broden says:

"Fort Fremont"

Suzann Whiteley says:

"Dancing in the Waterfront Pavilion, carriage rides through the beautiful streets, visiting the lovely Bookstore on main street, enjoying a afternoon sitting on the swings on the waterfront, I would love to come to your Tour of Homes sometime. and Dream about the way live was there years ago!!!"

Lisa Haigler says:

"Fishing"

William Wester says:

"Interested in Fishing and the local Resturants."