Discovering Beech Island in One Day

• Aiken County Historical Museum 🗺 (9:00AM) - Discover the rich history of Aiken County by exploring exhibits showcasing photographs, textiles, and other memorabilia.
• Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site 🍆 (11:00AM) - This plantation was owned by the Jamison family and had almost 300 enslaved workers. Learn about the history and culture of South Carolina during a guided tour.
• Carolina Bay Nature Preserve 🌳 (2:00PM) - Take a walk down one of the most extensive chains of Carolina Bay wetlands while watching for native wildlife, rare plants and some of the area's oldest trees.
• South boundary trailhead 🚶 (4:00PM) - Take a hiking trail over ancient hills, unique rock formations and dozens of waterfalls. This hike is about 3-5 miles long—and don't forget your camera!
• Curiosity Coffee ☕ (6:00PM) - After a day of exploring, stop by Curiosity Coffee and enjoy the atmosphere with a cup of java or baked goods.

Time and Costs Estimates

• Aiken County Historical Museum (1 hour, $5)
• Redcliffe Plantation State Historic Site (2 hours, $10)
• Carolina Bay Nature Preserve (2 hours, free)
• South boundary trailhead (2 hours, free)
• Curiosity Coffee (1 hour, $5)
Total Estimated Costs: $25

Transportation

For travelers visiting Beech Island from outside the city, the nearest International Aiport is Augusta Regional Airport in Augusta, Georgia. The distance of Beech Island from this airport is approximately 21.7 miles, which can be covered by taking a taxi, rental car or Uber, which would be budget-friendly options. Travel time and costs vary depending on your choice.

Useful tips

If you have more time, we recommend adding the DuPont Planetarium & RPSEC Observatory and Hopelands Gardens Park 🌹 to your itinerary. If you have less time, consider only visiting Aiken County Historical Museum 🗺 and Curiosity Coffee ☕.

Airports

Augusta Regional Airport (AGS) serves as the nearest International Airport to Beech Island. It is located in Augusta, Georgia, approximately 21.7 miles away from Beech Island.