For our family and friends that have not visited the South Carolina Lowcountry, you are in for a treat. Its beauty and culinary offerings are unmatched. For those of you who are residents, former residents, and/or frequent visitors, think of the weekend as a "staycation" and savor your hometown. Below are a few highlights that we think you will enjoy during the weekend.

Downtown Beaufort is anchored by the Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park. The park runs almost the entire length of downtown with several restaurants and storefronts looking out towards the beautiful Beaufort River.

Take a walk through historic downtown Beaufort and take a peak at Tidalhom (1 Laurens Street) - better known as "The Big Chill House."

Summary of other architectural highlights as you stroll through town.

Formal tour options with Beaufort Tours. We recommend their History and Movie Tour to see film locations from The Big Chill, The Great Santini, and Forrest Gump.

Take a ride out of town to visit the Old Sheldon Church Ruins.

No one could (or ever will) describe the magic and wonder of the Lowcountry better than Pat Conroy. Stop by the Pat Conroy Literary Center and get a copy of one of his famed books to take a piece of the Lowcountry home with you.

Take a stroll on the beach at Hunting Island State Park and visit the historic lighthouse (as seen on Outer Banks).

Breakfast/Lunch

Lowcountry Produce

Blackstone's Cafe

Magnolia Cafe

Lunch/Dinner

Plums

Hearth

Wren

Q on Bay

Dinner

Saltus (reservations recommended)

Old Bull Tavern (reservations recommended)

Dockside