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Your host has hand-picked a variety of offers from top attractions in the area and given you one of each, for free, every day of your stay. You can use all or none of these activities each day, it’s completely up to you. Some attractions do sell out so be sure to book at your earliest convenience.

One Free Adult Beaufort Walking History/Movie Tour Every Day of Your Stay.

Available Year Round.

Beaufort Tours: Beaufort Walking History/Movie Tour

Beaufort has over 300 years’ worth of rich history. During this 2-hour walking tour of Beaufort’s historic district, you will learn how it was explored by the Spanish, the French, and the English, and the cultural influence of its beautiful antebellum homes, scenic views, friendly local charm, plus stories about the stories of iconic Hollywood movies, such as Forest Gump, and Rules of Engagement.

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What you need to know
  • Movies Filmed in Beaufort & Beaufort County:
    • The Great Santini (1979)
      Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner
    • The Big Chill (1983)
      Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Kevin Kline, William Hurt, Jeff Goldblum (Kevin Costner-without credit)
    • The Prince of Tides (1991)
      Nick Nolte, Barbra Streisand, Blythe Danner, Kate Nelligan
    • Daughters of the Dust (1992)
      Cora Lee Day, Alva Rogers
    • A Perfect World (1993)
      Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, Laura Dern
    • Forrest Gump (1994)
      Tom Hanks, Robin Wright (Penn), Sally Field, Gary Sinise
    • The War (1994)
      Kevin Costner, Elijah Wood, Mare Winningham
    • The Jungle Book (1994)
      Jason Scott Lee, Sam Neill, John Cleese
    • Chasers (1994)
      Tom Berenger, Gary Busey, Marilu, Henner, Dennis Hopper
    • Something to Talk About (1995)
      Julia Roberts, Dennis Quaid, Robert Duvall, Kyra Sedgwick
    • White Squall (1996)
      Jeff Bridges, Caroline Goodall, John Savage
    • Last Dance (1996)
      Sharon Stone, Rob Morrow, Randy Quaid, Peter Gallagher
    • Gone Fishin’ (1997)
      Joe Pesci, Danny Glover, Rosanna Arquette, Willie Nelson
    • G.I. Jane (1997)
      Demi Moore, Viggo Mortensen, Anne Bancroft
    • Animals (1997)
      Linnea Quigley, Cat Eberwin, William DeFalco
    • Forces of Nature (1998)
      Sandra Bullock, Ben Affleck, Maura Tierney, Blythe Danner
    • Rules of Engagement (2000)
      Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Kingsley
    • Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
      Will Smith, Matt Damon, Charlize Theron
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
  • Please check-in using the confirmation number within your Xplorie Order Confirmation email.
Pricing
  • Adult (13+): $30
  • Child (4-12): $15
  • Infant (3 & under): Free

One Free Adult Rehearsal for Reconstruction Tour Every Day of Your Stay.

Available Year Round.

Beaufort Tours: Civil War Rehearsal for Reconstruction

This 2-hour walking tour goes through the in-depth history of Beaufort’s beautiful, antebellum town and stories of the Civil War. Dr. Folsom will engage visitors to imagine a wealthy, aristocratic lifestyle – the center of the Secession movement, suddenly occupied by thousands of soldiers, a massive wartime hospital system, and the pathway to freedom for slaves that could get there.

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What you need to know
  • Note: there are no battlefields on this tour.
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
  • Please check-in using the confirmation number within your Xplorie Order Confirmation email.
Pricing
  • Adult (13+): $30 
  • Child (4-12): $15
  • Infant (3 & under): Free

One Free Adult History and Movie Tour by Golf Cart Every Day of Your Stay.

Available Year Round.

Beaufort Tours: History and Movie Tour by Golf Cart

This 1-hour tour features a Yamaha Concierge golf cart that will take you to sites where Hollywood stars stayed. See locations surrounding Beaufort such as The Gump Medical Center, which was funded by Forrest’s earnings while running the Bubba Gump Shrimp Company. Also, see the National Cemetery where The Great Santini was buried and the bridge from Forrest Gump during his cross-country run.

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What you need to know
  • Movies Filmed in Beaufort & Beaufort County:
    • The Great Santini (1979)
      Robert Duvall, Blythe Danner
    • The Big Chill (1983)
      Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Kevin Kline, William Hurt, Jeff Goldblum (Kevin Costner-without credit)
    • The Prince of Tides (1991)
      Nick Nolte, Barbra Streisand, Blythe Danner, Kate Nelligan
    • Daughters of the Dust (1992)
      Cora Lee Day, Alva Rogers
    • A Perfect World (1993)
      Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, Laura Dern
    • Forrest Gump (1994)
      Tom Hanks, Robin Wright (Penn), Sally Field, Gary Sinise
    • The War (1994)
      Kevin Costner, Elijah Wood, Mare Winningham
    • The Jungle Book (1994)
      Jason Scott Lee, Sam Neill, John Cleese
    • Chasers (1994)
      Tom Berenger, Gary Busey, Marilu, Henner, Dennis Hopper
    • Something to Talk About (1995)
      Julia Roberts, Dennis Quaid, Robert Duvall, Kyra Sedgwick
    • White Squall (1996)
      Jeff Bridges, Caroline Goodall, John Savage
    • Last Dance (1996)
      Sharon Stone, Rob Morrow, Randy Quaid, Peter Gallagher
    • Gone Fishin’ (1997)
      Joe Pesci, Danny Glover, Rosanna Arquette, Willie Nelson
    • G.I. Jane (1997)
      Demi Moore, Viggo Mortensen, Anne Bancroft
    • Animals (1997)
      Linnea Quigley, Cat Eberwin, William DeFalco
    • Forces of Nature (1998)
      Sandra Bullock, Ben Affleck, Maura Tierney, Blythe Danner
    • Rules of Engagement (2000)
      Tommy Lee Jones, Samuel L. Jackson, Ben Kingsley
    • Legend of Bagger Vance (2000)
      Will Smith, Matt Damon, Charlize Theron
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
  • Please check-in using the confirmation number within your Xplorie Order Confirmation email.
Pricing
  • Adult (13+): $39.95
  • Child (4-12): $15
  • Infant (3 & under): Free
  • Military: $30
  • Seniors (65+): $30

One Free Adult Pat Conroy’s Beaufort by Golf Cart Tour Every Day of Your Stay.

Available Year Round.

Beaufort Tours: Pat Conroy’s Beaufort by Golf Cart

During this 1.5-hour tour, view the historic Point where Pat lived and wrote his parents’ gravesite and locations connected to the films, The Prince of Tides and The Great Santini. After the tour, visit the Conroy Center where artifacts, including his writing desk, the Great Santini’s flight jacket, and the handwritten prologue to The Prince of Tides can be seen.

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What you need to know
  • Tour guests get a 10% discount on purchases of gifts and books at the Conroy Center.
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled tour time.
  • Please check-in using the confirmation number within your Xplorie Order Confirmation email.
Pricing
  • Adult (13+): $40 
  • Child (4-12): $20 
  • Infant (3 & under): Free

One Free Adult Full Day Single Kayak Rental Every Day of Your Stay.

Available Year Round.

Island Spirit Rentals: Kayak

What better way to see the island than in a kayak from Island Spirit Rentals? Spend the day peacefully paddling along the water as you take in the naturally beautiful sights and sounds of our little slice of paradise. Paddle away the day with Island Spirit Rentals!

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What you need to know
  • Paddle and personal flotation device provided.
  • Kayak delivery available to St. Helena Island, Harbor Island, and to the gate will deliver to the unit at Fripp Island
  • Must sign a waiver upon delivery.
Pricing
  • Full day single kayak: $45
  • Weekly single kayak: $125

One Free Adult Kazoo Factory Tour Admission Every Day of Your Stay.

Available Year Round.

The Kazoo Factory

The Kazoo Factory makes the finest quality products and ships nearly one million kazoos a year to all points on the globe. Our fun, educational guides will take you on a complete tour of our factory so that you can see how kazoos are made from start to finish. You’ll even get to make your own kazoo!

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What you need to know
  • Tour appropriate for all ages.
  • Guided tours last 45 minutes.
  • Museum open weekdays from 9am to 4pm.
  • Tour times are 10:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm Monday through Friday.
Pricing
  • Ages 4 & older: $5
  • Ages 3 & under: free