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Susan & I are on our first major car trip of the year (she needed cataract surgery which occupied much of March, our usually trip to Florida eliminated) - so, we are currently in Beaufort, South Carolina for 3 nights and then Kiawah Island for another 3 nights - we will not be going into Charleston, a place of many visits over the decades, so the discussion for now will relate mainly to the first two places in the heading - I'm surprised in looking back over my travelogues that Kiawah Island & Charleston have not been discussed in depth, so hopefully this beginning posting will correct some of that absence.
Beaufort, South Carolina is the second oldest city in the state after Charleston (late 1600s vs. 1711 - see quote) - from our home about a 5 hr drive (see first pic below) - the town is located among dozens of sea and barrier islands, located on Port Royal island which also has a town of the same name (second pic) - see description below w/ link above; the historic section of 19th century architecture is large (and occupies much of the aerial view shown); there are many local attractions and great history and seafood (later) - this is probably our 4th visit but all others were 'day trips' - this time we are staying for 3 nights at the Beaufort Inn (also shown) which is just a block from Bay Street, the main street near the water and location of plenty of restaurants and shops, especially those related to art, antiques, etc.
Much more to follow, so just an amuse-bouche - Dave
Beaufort, South Carolina is the second oldest city in the state after Charleston (late 1600s vs. 1711 - see quote) - from our home about a 5 hr drive (see first pic below) - the town is located among dozens of sea and barrier islands, located on Port Royal island which also has a town of the same name (second pic) - see description below w/ link above; the historic section of 19th century architecture is large (and occupies much of the aerial view shown); there are many local attractions and great history and seafood (later) - this is probably our 4th visit but all others were 'day trips' - this time we are staying for 3 nights at the Beaufort Inn (also shown) which is just a block from Bay Street, the main street near the water and location of plenty of restaurants and shops, especially those related to art, antiques, etc.
Much more to follow, so just an amuse-bouche - Dave
.Beaufort (/ˈbjuːfərt/ BEW-fərt, a different pronunciation from that used by the city with the same name in North Carolina) is the county seat of Beaufort County, South Carolina, United States. Chartered in 1711, it is the second-oldest city in South Carolina, behind Charleston. The city's population was 12,361 in the 2010 census. It is a primary city within the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Beaufort, SC Metropolitan Statistical Area. Beaufort is located on Port Royal Island, in the heart of the Sea Islands and South Carolina Lowcountry. The city is renowned for its scenic location and for maintaining a historic character by preservation of its antebellum architecture. The city is also known for its military establishments, being located in close proximity to Parris Island, in addition to being home of the Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort. The city has been featured in the New York Times, and named "Best Small Southern Town" by Southern Living.