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101 Things to Do

A description of 101 things to do in Hilton Head, the South Carolina Lowcountry, and Savannah, GA

4. Golf the Lowcountry

Hilton Head’s mild climate, appealing natural surroundings, and careful development predetermined that this area would become one of this country’s most popular golf destinations.
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7. Comb a Beach

Every year over two million visitors flock here to enjoy the warm sunshine and more than 12 miles of beaches that encircle Hilton Head. Beachcombing is a natural activity…
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15. Go Birdwatching

Both the amateur and the avid birdwatcher quickly recognize Hilton Head as a prime place for birding. Birding is so popular and such an essential part of the Lowcountry…
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17. Watch the Sun Set

Hilton Head Island’s distinctive scenery, combined with its mysterious light, makes sunset viewing an enduring Lowcountry pastime. Any place on the western side of the Island will give you…
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33. Hit the Surf

Anthropologists guess that around 400 A.D. a form of belly boarding on wood planks was introduced in ancient Hawaii. Over the centuries, the art, sport and culture of surfing…
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42. Stand Up & Paddle

Stand up paddle boarding is one of today’s fastest growing water activities, great for all ages. World-class surfers, fitness gurus and watermen alike have embraced this latest exercise trend.
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45. Fish on a Party Boat

No, it’s not fishing to libations and live music. ‘Party boats,’ also known as ‘head boats,’ are large fishing boats that are licensed to carry ten to 100 passengers.…
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48. Search for Shrimp

Shrimping has always played a large role in the day-to-day life and culture of the people of Hilton Head Island and throughout the Lowcountry. So if you want to get…
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49. Go Crabbing

Feeling a little crabby? An easy and relaxing Hilton Head family activity, perhaps easier than fishing, is an outing to go crabbing. If you would like to learn more…
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51. Cast a Net

101 Photograph One of the most iconic images of the Lowcountry is a fisherman in his bateau throwing a huge mesh net to catch shrimp and bait fish. So if you…
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67. Watch the Fireworks

When the tourist season swings into high gear, the night skies of Hilton Head sizzle with fireworks. Running from mid-June through to mid-August, beginning around 9:00 p.m. (weather permitting,…
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69. Do Daufuskie On Your Own

If you are curious about Daufuskie Island but want more flexibility than a guided tour, design your own day trip. Visiting Daufuskie can be a completely impromptu adventure, requiring nothing…
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70. Do the Music Scene

Hilton Head Island has an abundance of high caliber local musical fare at reasonable prices, and some totally free. Venues range from large auditoriums and tennis stadiums, to churches and…
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71. Go to the Theatre

Named one of the ‘100 Best Small Art Towns in America,’ Hilton Head Island is nationally renowned for its vibrant arts community, encompassing everything from first-class art galleries to Broadway-style…
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77. Play Tennis

Over 300 courts and 19 tennis clubs dot Hilton Head Island. Internationally recognized tennis programs for every age and ability level are offered year around, and there are always tournaments…
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82. Shop the Cobbled Streets

Savannah is regarded as an international destination offering world-class art galleries, fine antique shops, and high-end boutiques. The Historic District has managed to preserve Savannah’s old world southern charm while…
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83. Be a Ghost Hunter

From the cemeteries to bordellos to haunted mansions, Savannah has a reputation for having more than its fair share of ghosts and goose bumps, many of which have a basis…
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87. Visit a Train Museum

Savannah’s Roundhouse Railroad Museum is a ‘must do’ for railroad buffs. There are exhibits of antique machinery, locomotives, passenger cars other rolling stock and a truly splendid model railroad set.
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92. Visit an Art Museum

Not everything in Savannah’s Historic District has come to us from the 17th or 18th century. Visit the Telfair Museum and the Jepson Center for an artistic taste of Savannah.
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98. Visit the Penn Center

The Penn Center on St. Helena Island, southeast of Beaufort, was one of the country’s first schools for freed slaves and is considered one of this country’s most significant African-American…
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