Are there nearby attractions for rainy day activities?
Yes, Beaufort and the surrounding area provide many historic sites and tours. It also offers many fine restaurants for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can even take in a movie or two at one of the Beaufort movie theaters. Additionally, there is Hunting Island and its lighthouse. Hunting Island is the island adjacent to Fripp Island. In fact, you pass through it coming to Fripp Island. Unknown to many, Hunting Island is the most visited state park in South Carolina. The park offers camping, an historic lighthouse, fishing pier and nature trails. Other activities include the Parris Island U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Depot museum. The museum traces military history and island settlements from the 1500s. This is a great place to educate the kids on the history of the United States Marine Corps. Check our Area Attractions page for additional places to visit.
