Beaufort: One of the 12 Best Small Towns in the U.S!
Okay, folks, it’s time to brag. Our charming hometown of Beaufort just made the list as one of the top 12 best Small Towns in the U.S! We’ve got reason to celebrate, and we’re not alone. Travel + Leisure magazine has honored us this month, recognizing what we already knew – our humble haven is one fantastic place to live.
Why small towns, though?
You might be wondering, what’s got everyone swooning over tiny towns? Well, according to a 2020 Gallup Poll, almost half of Americans would prefer to live in a small or rural town. We’re pretty sure this means we’re becoming a trend! And it’s not hard to see why. We’ve got the culture, hospitals, schools, even entertainment of big cities but without the hustle and bustle! Besides, there’s something really special about knowing all your neighbors and feeling part of a tight community.
What makes Beaufort so special?
The Travel + Leisure magazine folks were captivated by our little city, calling it a place “rooted in history and southern culture”. We get an amazing mix of the old and the new here, with tradition blending seamlessly with progress. And let’s not forget our gorgeous beaches like Hunting Island State Park, where residents can enjoy water sports year-round.
Plus have you ever seen our Downtown or Port Royal dining scenes? It’s packed with buzzing seafood restaurants, BBQ spots, coffee shops, and more, all offering the best in Lowcountry cuisine. Not to mention, we literally have farms and seafood markets in town – so you always know you’re getting the freshest ingredients possible!
Our homes here are quite the catch too, with many even cheaper than the national median price! And let’s not forget about shopping: From Downtown Beaufort to Sea Islands, you’ve got your pick of local shops and markets to explore.
Let the whole world know about Beaufort!
We’re not surprised that Beaufort keeps making all these fantastic lists. Whether it’s top Small Town in South Carolina or one of the Best Small Towns in America, there’s just something irresistible about our chilled, friendly, old-meets-new kind of vibe. And now we can add one more feather in our cap – one of the Best Small Towns to Live in the U.S!
So if you’ve never visited us here in Beaufort, South Carolina, what are you waiting for? Come see what all the fuss is about! And if you’re lucky, you might just end up falling in love with our unique blend of small town charm and city advantages. Who knows, you might even decide to move here and become part of the family!
Here’s the full list:
- Incline Village, Nevada
- Moab, Utah
- North Potomac, Maryland
- Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
- Taos, New Mexico
- Beaufort, South Carolina
- Rutland, Vermont
- Berry Hill, Tennessee
- Williamsburg, Virginia
- Branson, Missouri
- Davenport, Florida
- Whitefish, Montana
