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One of the most frequently asked questions is ... I am going to visit my serviceman/woman... any suggestions as to a good place to stay on or near the base? This is usually followed up with - good places to eat, visit, shop?
Please be aware that some of these are personal recommendations, others have been sent in by readers. I will be updating and adding bases as suggestions come in.
Please feel free to add in comments if you have any others that may be missed!!!
MCRD Parris Island, Beaufort, SC
MCAS Beaufort, SC
airports - Savannah, GA, approx 1 hour
Charleston, SC approx 1.5 hours
Hotels -
If traveling to a graduation at Parris Island with a group that would require more then 2 hotel rooms renting a house is a perfect and less expensive alternative. Go to www.vrbo.com and search Beaufort or Port Royal, SC.
DeTreville House - reasonable, no frills aboard MCAS Beaufort
Osprey Hotel - reasonable, no frills - aboard MCRD Parris Island
*** Will not accept reservations for graduation until 2 weeks before your graduation date - it fills up quickly so have a back up plan in place***
Sleep Inn - Beaufort - personal recommendation - located in very close proximity to the main gate for Parris Island, next to the Corps store and restaurants
Hilton Garden Inn - reader recommended
Comfort Inn and Suites - reader recommended
Camp Grounds/RV parks -
Hunting Island State Park
Driftwood RV Park / camp grounds
Places of interest -
Beaufort is one of 3 National historic districts in South Carolina - be sure to visit the waterfront area
The Beaufort Museum
The Parris Island Museum *** must see **
Heyword House Historic Museum - Bluffton, SC
Penn Center Historic Distric - St. Helena Island
Hunting Island State Park
Hilton Head Island
Savannah, GA
Charleston, SC
