Whether or not you've heard of Beaufort, South Carolina, you've probably seen it before. On the silver screen. "The Big Chill," "Forrest Gump" and "The Prince of Tides" were among the many Hollywood movies that feature the historic beauty of Beaufort as their backdrop. Home to beautiful waterfront vistas and historic architecture, Beaufort also offers lively restaurants, interesting shops and entertaining festivals. And when they're not sharing a warm greeting, many of Beaufort's residents can be found boating, fishing, shrimping and even crabbing from Beaufort's many rivers and the Atlantic Ocean. This charming coastal town, located comfortably between Charleston and Hilton Head embodies all the charm of the south with none of the trappings of high traffic tourism.