Small Southern Town

Beaufort, South Carolina
Beaufortsc.org
[843] 986-5400

My favorite time to be in this pretty village is on a foggy morning in late winter. Wander through the Old Point to watch the marsh come into focus beyond stately old homes. Long-armed live oaks form a leafy frame made ghostly by dripping moss. Birds begin spring early here, singing sweetly and warming the day with cheer. Wind back down still-quiet Bay Street, where a few early risers amble toward the marina or to a big breakfast at Blackstone's Café on Scott Street. This eatery is a local favorite featuring home-style shrimp and grits, crab cakes, and salmon omelets. Before ending my sojourn, I make one last stop at The Parish Church of St. Helena, where the promise of the upcoming season of renewal sets a hopeful tone for my day. --Annette Thompson

2. Fairhope, Alabama
CoFairhope.com
[251] 929-1466

3. Beaufort, North Carolina
CrystalCoastNC.org
1-800-786-6962
 

(left) Beaufort, South Carolina: Your most beloved Southern town features nearly 300 years of history and traditional charm.

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