Places to visit near

Laurel Bay

Laurel Bay is a town in Beaufort district, South Carolina, United States of about 5,891 people. Within 50 km by road there are 135 places to visit: 24 forts & heritage, 23 churches and 22 museums. The must-see places are Spanish Moss Trail, Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve and White Hall Plantation House Ruins and Oak Avenue.

32.4502° N, 80.7848° WPop. 5,891

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Within 30 km72 places
Within 50 km135
Must-see65
Notable141
Best timeOctober to February

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One day from Laurel Bay

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:14 pm

79 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Laurel Bay
  2. Spanish Moss Trailnature spot · 2 hrs
  3. Fort Frederick Heritage Preservefort · 1.5 hrs
  4. Parris Island Museumisland · 1.5 hrs
  5. Spring Islandisland · 1 hrs
  6. White Hall Plantation House Ruins and Oak Avenueheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Laurel Bay
Today’s loopLaurel BayStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Laurel Bay?

Spanish Moss Trail (nature spot, about 11 km), Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve (fort, about 15 km), White Hall Plantation House Ruins and Oak Avenue (heritage site, about 17 km), Spring Island (island, about 17 km), Parris Island Museum (island, about 19 km), Sams Plantation Complex Tabby Ruins (heritage site, about 22 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Laurel Bay?

135 places on Spotwander: 24 forts & heritage, 23 churches, 22 museums, 5 parks, 16 rivers, islands & mangroves.

Which is the nearest fort to Laurel Bay?

Little Barnwell Island, about 7 km by road; Old House Plantation (13 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Laurel Bay?

Christ Our Lord Episcopal Church, about 7 km by road; First Christian Church of Shell Point (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Laurel Bay?

Start in Laurel Bay, visit Spanish Moss Trail, then Fort Frederick Heritage Preserve, then Parris Island Museum, then Spring Island, then White Hall Plantation House Ruins and Oak Avenue, and drive back — about 79 km by road in all.