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Visit Port Royal

Welcome to Port Royal, South Carolina!
Cool. Coastal. Far From Ordinary.
Step into the story of Port Royal, South Carolina, one of the oldest European settlement sites in North America, established in 1562. Our Museum/Visitor Center is open to all, with free admission, you'll be greeted at the door by a knowledgeable Docent offering information wrapped in southern charm. The Port Royal Museum is your gateway in understanding this remarkable Lowcountry town and it’s heritage. Located at 1800 Paris. The museum features exhibits, artifacts, shark tooth displays, documents from the past along with it’s resource library. The Visitor Center can help you navigate the area providing information as to things to do and see, where to shop and our great restaurants.  Our gift shop sells Port Royal branded items, books and local artwork. We even have some fun activities for the kids! Whether you're a history lover, a Lowcountry local, or a visitor exploring the Beaufort area, Port Royal has a story worth knowing and is a perfect area to visit. Come discover Port Royal.
Visitor Center
 Make us your first stop!
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Location:

1800 Paris Ave 

Port Royal, SC 29935

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Hours: 

Wednesday - Sunday: ​10:00 AM-3:00 PM​

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​Stop by HPRF’s Museum/Visitor Center! Here, a Docent will meet you at the door with a
warm southern welcome! Our Docents will be able to assist you with plotting your
adventure of Port Royal and the Low Country. We have maps with which they can show
you the lay of the land consisting of sea islands, making it a bit tricky in figuring out how
to get where. They can also direct you to restaurants and shops as well as the way to
the beaches. Ask them how best to find shark teeth at Sands Beach which we do sell in
our gift shop so you don’t have to go home empty handed. Ask them about our
wandering buoy now captured on land. Ask them where to eat with a great water view.
We also have maps of Port Royal and the area as well printed marketing material for
places to stop in Port Royal and the area.

Plan Your Visit
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Agave Mex Grill

1430 Ribaut Rd, Port Royal, SC 29935

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Alvin Ords Sandwich Shop

1415 Ribaut Road #1132
Port Royal, SC 29935

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Carolina Tavern

1714 Ribaut Rd, Port Royal, SC 29935

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Chef Frank's Bistro

1635 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935

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Coast Roast

1628 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935

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Fishcamp on 11th Street

1699 11th St, Port Royal, SC 29935

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GG's Bar and Grill

1003 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935

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Madisons

925 10th St, Port Royal, SC 29935

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Maynard's Ice Cream and Cafe

1115 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935

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1 Port Royal Landing Dr, Port Royal, SC 29935

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Old School Pizzeria

1638 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935

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Roadhouse Ribs

7 Toppers Ln, Beaufort, SC 29906

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Ryan's Famous Pizza & Bar

14 SC-128 #9, Beaufort, SC 29906

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Shellring Ale Works

1111 11th St, Port Royal, SC 29935

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Smokehouse BBQ

914 Paris Ave, Port Royal, SC 29935

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Sushi Sakana

860 Parris Island Gateway, Beaufort, SC 29906

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Yummy Hibachi & Sushi

1370 Ribaut Rd, Port Royal, SC 29935

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