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Best Things to Do on a 3 Day Trip to Beaufort, South Carolina

Alligators, waterfront seafood, Spanish-moss and live oaks — here's my favorites guide to the best things to do on a three-day trip to Beaufort and Port Royal, South Carolina.

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