The Old Point of Beaufort - Part 2

In continuing the walk through the Old Point of Beaufort, SC you will find many charming cottages.

Bungalows too.

There is a lovely park to relax in.

Beautiful bay windows.

Our house has a delightful front porch we enjoy but I do fantasize about a wrap around porch like this one below!

There are many inviting entryways, driveways and yards to admire.

Part 1 can be found here. In watching Netflix's Movies That Made Us, I learned that most of Forrest Gump was filmed in Beaufort. This town was used to portray Alabama and Vietnam. How versatile this charming place is!

Have a marvelous day/evening (wherever you are on the clock)! ~Val

The Old Point of Beaufort - Part I

 The Old Point in Beaufort, South Carolina is bordered with marsh filled beauty.

Strolling the streets here is my favorite thing to do in Beaufort.

The gigantic old live oaks are awe inspiring.

Creepy too!

Besides live oaks, there are many other varieties of mature trees to gawk at.

The Spanish moss adds such beauty as it finds all sort of places to hang itself.

 This tree below has a little surprise on it. Do you see it?

One of the roads has low clearance. I believe live oaks are protected so these will stay until they are no longer living.

I love how this one below is framed with Spanish moss.

Strolling this neighborhood is a must for any visitor!

Have a marvelous day/evening (wherever you are on the clock)! ~Val

The Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park

The Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park is a feature of Beaufort, South Carolina.

The scenic stroll includes the local marina, swinging benches facing the water, boat watching and more.

It is beautifully landscaped with a wide variety of plantings and trees.

A pavilion is here for the waterfront events.

The opposite side of the park features restaurants to relax at and enjoy.

There is plenty of green space for dogs and kids to run around on.

The built in stone benches are embedded with shells.

The swinging benches are to the right below, each separated by an ivy coated pillar.

Sunsets are romantic here, changing by the minute.

If you are lucky like us, you can watch a dolphin feeding in the river inlet!

We end our overnight trips here with a cup of coffee in the morning when it is super quiet and plenty of seating to choose from.

You can see why this is a go to spot for us when we want a short life break!

Have a marvelous day/evening (wherever you are on the clock)! ~Val

Beaufort, South Carolina

 Beaufort, South Carolina is a favorite getaway.

Being the second oldest city in SC, it sees plenty of tourists. Below is a tabby wall here which is concrete riddled with sea shells. This was common in Savannah and the Lowcountry of SC back in the day.

Beaufort is much quieter than the state's oldest city, Charleston making for a relaxing break.

There are charming walks leading to the riverfront.

There is a variety of eateries.

 Fun shops to peruse.

I love a shop that utilizes all its space!

Moving south we sort of traded bagels for biscuits (equal trade as far as deliciousness goes).  When going to a place like Beaufort that sees a lot of northerners, you can find NY style bagels. Rain n Bagels is the place for this!

As usual we do prefer to wander off the beaten path where you can enjoy things like massive, centuries old live oaks.

Horse drawn carriage rides are available so visitors can learn the local history of this city chartered in 1711.

Even busy intersections have charm with views of Antebellum homes.

I would think Beaufort is boring for children. However we did see quite a few little ones and there are plenty of candy and ice cream shops to keep them happy!

Besides tourist shops, there are eclectic shops.

 

Art galleries too.

There is even a tea shop.

This was our second visit.

I was pleased to see many of the establishments we visited the first time survived the pandemic.

This is a charming town to visit for a night conveniently located between Charleston and Savannah.

Something to ponder.

 Have a marvelous day/evening (wherever you are on the clock)! ~Val