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Turtle Trackers of Hilton Head Island Website
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The Sea Turtle Patrol is comprised of volunteers whose…
The Coastal Discovery Museum should be your first stop for all things Hilton Head. This is place to go to gain a better understanding of the Lowcountry’s cultural heritage and…
Add to My Favourites The Lighthouse is located at the Harbour Town Yacht Basin. Climbing to the top of the lighthouse is one of the most popular visitor activities. You climb through a…
Add to My Favourites 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.
Add to My Favourites Hilton Head Island is perfect for bike riding. Not only is it beautiful, it’s flat. When you first arrive here, you can’t help but notice all the bike…
Add to My Favourites 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…
Add to My Favourites Explore Daufuskie Island by golf cart, an experience that is completely different and that you’ll remember for a long time. Great for all ages.
Add to My Favourites Port Royal Sound Foundation’s new Maritime Center is now open at the historic Lemon Island Marina, located between Bluffton and Beaufort on US 170 at the south end of the…
Add to My Favourites Hilton Head has plenty of beaches and golf courses, but on an island known for its extensive tree canopy, a through-the-trees aerial adventure is a natural fit.
Add to My Favourites Winged, feathered, scaled or furred, Hilton Head’s natural inhabitants are all impressive and enjoyable to observe, but require the utmost respect as you come upon their terrain.
Add to My Favourites 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…
Add to My Favourites 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…
Add to My Favourites Your visit to Hilton Head Island would be not complete without a trail ride on horseback through the Sea Pines Forest Preserve. Pretend you are back in time, in an…
Add to My Favourites The Lowcountry’s estuarial ecosystem has led to the preservation of three national wildlife refuges that are open for exploration: Pinckney Island, ACE Basin, and the Savannah Wildlife Refuges.
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Back in 1986 the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy was established to form a nationwide network of trails created from abandoned railroad corridors. Now there are more than 2,000…
Add to My Favourites For a remarkable experience on Hilton Head, leave your car in the parking lot and knock out some fun time by renting a Moke (weird name, but it is catchy).
Add to My Favourites Coligny Circle and the Forest Beach area is easy to find; it is freely accessible by foot, car and bike; it’s right on the most popular public beach; and there…
Add to My Favourites The giant bronze statue of Neptune, Shelter Cove Harbour’s most famous landmark, furnishes an ideal family photo, but it is not the only thing that draws people to Shelter Cove…
Add to My Favourites Before there was Sea Pines, there was Palmetto Bay Marina, opened in 1959. The marina’s free-spirited Key West ambiance makes it a popular all-day destination. Water activities, restaurants, and…
Add to My Favourites Hilton Head Island’s Harbour Town Yacht Basin is ‘must do’ – a great place for the whole family to spend a whole day. It is the center of activity…
Add to My Favourites Located at in the Sea Pines Resort, South Beach Marina Village is modeled after a New England-style fishing village. It is a great place to congregate, people watch, and…
Add to My Favourites There is so much fun to be had at this mid-island hub that the owners have decided to call this marina ‘Broad Creek Marina Adventures.’ You can spend the…
Add to My Favourites In the midst of over 200 wonderful restaurants on Hilton Head Island, there is one unique dining experience offering the ultimate in beauty and romance – a sunset dinner cruise.
Add to My Favourites The Gullah culture has woven its way into the fabric of the Lowcountry. Hilton Head Island offers visitors the chance to learn more about this unique and complex culture…
Add to My Favourites Built around 1840 as a summer residence for plantation owner John James Cole, the Heyward House was one of 15 houses and two churches to escape demolition by Union troops…
Add to My Favourites For the perfect day trip, you don’t have to look any farther than over the bridge from Hilton Head Island to find the quaint, historical town of Bluffton. It…
Add to My Favourites You may want a new good ‘beach read,’ or you might need a good way to entertain your youngsters. Whatever your need, take time to visit one of…
Add to My Favourites Thanks to the ingenious masonry methods used by 18th century Lowcountry builders, you can walk the ruins of a grand antebellum tabby mansion. The Stoney-Baynard Ruins tells the colorful story…
Add to My Favourites For a quick history lesson, be sure to drive or bike by any one of the area’s historic churches. Most of these churches served as places of worship for abandoned…
Add to My Favourites A visit to the Lowcountry is not complete until you’ve experienced the ‘haints’ of the South: Boo Hags and root doctors; Voodoo and grave robbers; pirates and Civil War…
Add to My Favourites Hilton Head Island has the remnants of four Civil War forts. If you are interested in historic forts, don’t miss two of Savannah’s most significant forts: Fort Pulaski and…
Add to My Favourites Mitchelville was the first freed slave village in the United States. When the Union troops invaded and occupied Hilton Head Island in 1861 after the Battle of Port Royal, African-Americans…
Add to My Favourites While adults are typically the ones who enjoy the world-class golf on Hilton Head Island, the entire family can enjoy our fun and unique miniature golf courses.
Add to My Favourites The Sandbox on Hilton Head Island is a hands-on interactive museum for children with exhibits that are designed to help children learn while having fun.
Add to My Favourites Lawton Stables has Hilton Head’s only small animal farm where your youngsters can meet and pet a beautiful and friendly collection of animals.
Add to My Favourites Did you come to the Island with some kids and a dog that really need to run free? People and pets can find plenty of freedom at family-friendly parks…
Add to My Favourites 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,…
Add to My Favourites Just a short distance across the water from Hilton Head Island is Daufuskie Island, a century removed from the upscale stores, vacation villas, and power yachts of Hilton Head’s busiest…
Add to My Favourites 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…
Add to My Favourites 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…
Add to My Favourites 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…
Add to My Favourites You’ve been on the go all day, and now you’re ravenous. Lucky for you, the Hilton Head area is as loaded with great restaurants as it is with activities…
Add to My Favourites If you’re on the go – to the beach, boat or special event – grab a bite to eat at a food truck.
Add to My Favourites If golfing is the number one pursuit on Hilton Head, then the number two activity is the ‘golf widow’s revenge’ – SHOPPING.
Add to My Favourites Shopping for local produce and products in the laid-back ambiance of one of a Lowcountry’s farmers market is not only economical, but it is very entertaining. There are a…
Add to My Favourites Frisbee throwing has evolved into a game called Frisbee golf, or disc golf. There are two courses in the Hilton Head area.
Add to My Favourites 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…
Add to My Favourites A narrated open-air trolley tour of the Historic District is a popular way to get a comprehensive introduction to Savannah’s significant history that began almost 300 years ago.
Add to My Favourites You’ve already taken a trolley tour, which gave you an overview of Savannah’s Historic District. Now it’s time to focus on the details. Take a specialty guided walking or…
Add to My Favourites Since its publication in 1994, John Berendt’s book ‘Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil’, or ‘The Book’ as locals refer to it, has made a big impact…
Add to My Favourites 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…
Add to My Favourites 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…
Add to My Favourites Always proud of its heritage and beauty, Savannah has a long track record of historic preservation. Visitors to Savannah may tour some of these magnificent historic homes.
Add to My Favourites Experience the excitement of a World War II combat mission or enjoy the quiet solitude of an authentic English countryside chapel at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum.
Add to My Favourites The history, scenery and ambiance of Georgia’s First City attract filmmakers from around the world. Savannah has been the location for over 87 movies. There are over 110 movie…
Add to My Favourites 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.
Add to My Favourites There are a number of interesting nightlife tours in Savannah, including walking and van tours that specialize in brewpub crawls and martini barhopping.
Add to My Favourites As one of the key areas fought over during both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, Savannah offers you a glimpse of America’s earliest turmoil. It historic fort sites inspire awe…
Add to My Favourites Savannah was founded as a Church of England settlement, but many other beliefs soon followed. There are many historic churches. Here are a few significant colonial congregations.
Add to My Favourites As long as you’re visiting Georgia’s First City, why not tour her in a style in harmony with her history – a horse drawn carriage.
Add to My Favourites 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.
Add to My Favourites Once you drive through the iron gates, a 1-1/2 mile avenue, sheltered by live oaks and Spanish moss, leads you to the fortified tabby ruins of Wormsloe, the 18th century…
Add to My Favourites Tybee Island is ‘Savannah’s Beach’. Located 18 miles east of Savannah, this small barrier island boasts a wide, three-mile long beach that’s backed by sea oat-covered sand dunes. It is…
Add to My Favourites When visiting Beaufort, founded 300 years ago, you can’t help but be curious about its history. Why are all these beautiful antebellum homes still here? Who were the…
Add to My Favourites Parris Island is the training ground for some of America’s greatest heroes. The Island is open to the general public. The Parris Island Museum houses over 8,000 exhibits and photographs…
Add to My Favourites Hunting Island State Park is a truly spectacular place. Located on a 5,000-acre barrier island just 16 miles east of Beaufort on Hwy. 21, the park teems with wildlife and…
Add to My Favourites 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…
Add to My Favourites For a special albeit out-of-the-way experience, visit the stately Old Sheldon Church Ruins. Moss-draped trees surround towering brick and tabby columns that comprise the remains of what was once one…
Add to My Favourites The city of Charleston is one of this country’s most popular destinations, having received ‘Cond退 Nast Traveler’s’ Award as ‘Top U.S. City.’ Visitors can choose from a number of guided…
Add to My Favourites Tour some of the south’s most iconic plantations: Boone Hall, Drayton Hall, Hampton Plantation State Historic Site, Magnolia Plantation, and Middleton Plantation.
Add to My Favourites Miniature golf on two 18-hole courses and an indoor game arcade.
Add to My Favourites Regional art center is a showcase for professional performing and visual arts.
Add to My Favourites Carolina Rides rents Mokes, a street-legal electric low-speed vehicle (35 mph limit). It looks like a baby Jeep.
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With over 13 sports including football, soccer, baseball and even zombie dodge ball, there’s something for everyone from age…
Add to My Favourites The Coastal Discovery Museum is one of the most memorable destinations on Hilton Head Island. Explore natural history and cultural heritage on the 68-acre Honey Horn property.
Add to My Favourites Daufuskie Island ferry service; dolphin tours; guided nature & history tours of Daufuskie Island; fireworks cruises; and golf cart rentals.
Add to My Favourites Nature and landscape photography of Hilton Head Island, the Lowcountry, and the world.
Add to My Favourites Delivery to your home of meals prepared by area restaurants.
Add to My Favourites Join a 35-minute interactive bike tour while riding on glowing bicycles.Perfect fun for individuals, couples, families, groups, birthdays, and anniversaries.
Add to My Favourites Learn what life was like on Hilton Head Island before the bridge to the mainland was built in 1956. Guided tours of the Hilton Head Island Gullah Museum, located…
Add to My Favourites Hilton Head landmark lighthouse featuring a museum as you climb and a souvenir shop at the top.
Add to My Favourites History and genealogical library; educational programs; administrator of several Colonial and Civil War sites.
Add to My Favourites The Heyward House Museum offers guided tours, conducted by volunteer docents, who explain the background of the house and place it in context of the greater historical setting of Bluffton.…
Add to My Favourites Publisher of travel guides in print and downloadable forms. Learn all you need to know about the ‘ins and outs’ of some of the world’s most popular destinations.
Add to My Favourites Bike rentals for all ages available on a daily, weekly or monthly basis. All types, all sizes. Also rents beach equipment, fishing gear, games and more ages.
Add to My Favourites Public recreation programs, wellness activities, and special events for youth, adults and seniors.
Add to My Favourites Located on the ground floor of the Harbour Town Lighthouse, the Maritime Gift Galley features a unique stock of treasures, including historic books and authentic artifacts.
Add to My Favourites Offers a wide variety of outdoor programs including: guided kayak rentals and tours, boat-based dolphin tours, charter fishing, boat charters and rentals, tours of historic Daufuskie Island, stand-up paddleboarding,…
Add to My Favourites Photograph by Jeff Keefer
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Jeff Keefer specializes in scenic photographs of the Harbour Town Lighthouse, the Harbour Town Yacht Basin, and Hilton Head Island's…
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The Port Royal Foundation's Maritime Center features exhibits, classrooms, hands-on learning spaces and other areas where everyone can learn and celebrate the uniqueness…
Add to My Favourites Gift shop atop the Harbour Town Lighthouse; also features a wrap-around balcony for a 360 degree view.
Add to My Favourites Vacasa Resort Rentals of Hilton Head Island specializes in short-term rentals, ranging from one bedroom vacation villas up to seven bedroom homes in all Hilton Head vacation locations.
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