The Atlas Obscura Guide To Beaufort

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Beaufort, South Carolina

Updated January 14, 2020

Unusual Attractions in Beaufort

Beaufort, South Carolina

Kazoobie Kazoo Museum

This museum gives tribute to the underappreciated "Down-South Submarine."

Beaufort, South Carolina

Haint Blue Porch Ceilings

The Lowcountry color with the power to stop evil from entering a home.

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St. Helena Island, South Carolina

St. Helena Parish Chapel of Ease Ruins

The remains of a chapel created for convenience.

6 miles from Beaufort

Morgan Island, South Carolina

Morgan Island

4,000 monkeys used for medical testing on an island off of South Carolina.

9 miles from Beaufort

St. Helena Island, South Carolina

Harbor Island Abandoned Houses

Once luxurious, these oceanfront beach homes have been left to succumb to the elements as the beach is slowly washed away.

13 miles from Beaufort

Yemassee, South Carolina

Old Sheldon Church Ruins

Despite being burnt down multiple times, the ruins of this South Carolina church are still standing.

14 miles from Beaufort

Seabrook, South Carolina

Oyotunji African Village

North America's oldest authentic African Village.

14 miles from Beaufort

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