Historic Beaufort, South Carolina, is located approximately 20 miles north of Bluffton. This small town boasts the simple pleasures of art galleries, antique shops, modern boutiques and fine to casual cuisine all within the walkable waterfront downtown area. A half-hour south of Bluffton, members find the southern charm of Savannah, Georgia. Today, Savannah features 21 historic squares showcasing stately moss draped oaks, beautiful fountains and elegant architecture. You can take a horse and carriage tour of numerous antebellum homes, shop the boutiques or enjoy a performance in one of the country's oldest continually running theaters, the Lucas Theater. Transportation For travel by air, Hilton Head Airport (HHH) and the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) are each about half an hour from Belfair and are serviced by many of the major airlines. Belfair is easily accessible via major highways and interstates. Interstate 95, providing north and south travel, is located just 12 miles from Belfair, and Interstate 16, near Savannah, provides convenient east and west travel. Education Primary and secondary schools, both public and private, are also conveniently located nearby in Bluffton, Hilton Head and Beaufort. If you're looking to expand your knowledge, a new University of South Carolina campus is opening in 2004, just 6 miles from the Belfair entrance. Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD), Georgia Tech, Savannah State, Armstrong University and several Technical Institutes all offer a wide variety of classes and their campuses are located in the nearby surrounding Lowcountry. Medical Facilities For your personal well-being, numerous physicians representing all specialties are located throughout the surrounding area. Several have offices within one or two miles of Belfair. Hospitals include Hilton Head Regional Medical, Beaufort Memorial (182 beds), Savannah Memorial (530 beds), St. Joseph's (305 beds)/Candler (331 beds) offering the latest in medical care and technologies. Religion Synagogues and churches of various denominations are located are located in Bluffton and Hilton Head.