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If you want to find anything on the island with ease I suggest you go to the visitors center and museum first to get maps and free coupons for discounts all over the island. You can get a free packet called Celebration visitors card at the museum or
call 843-342-9190
This is a no clip coupon card, you can get 10% to 20% off and phone numbers of many store and points of interest. Leave a Comment Address: 100 William Hilton Parkway Hilton Head Island, SCPhone: (843)-689-6767Directions: Take Interstate 95 north or south to exit 8 and head east on 278 to mile marker 1 and it's on the right side.Website: http://www.coastaldiscovery.org/
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In Sea Pines Plantation, near the southern end of the island, stand the Stoney-Baynard Ruins. These are the remnants of the great antebellum Braddock's Point Plantation, which dates from the mid-18th century. As elsewhere across the South, Hilton Head came to prominence and prosperity on the strength of cotton, and the planters raised large houses to anchor their plantations. Though some of the homes were made of wood or brick, many in this region were constructed of tabby, which is a mixture of oyster shells, some whole and others burnt to a lime powder, as well as sand and water. The Stoney-Baynard home was thus constructed, and its ruins are a monument to the ingenuity of the design and materials used in these grand homes. Leave a Comment Directions: Sea Pines Plantation
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All that remains of the slave quarters is the meager foundation. At the site itself, there is a drawing on a stand which alleges how the dwelling probably looked. Below the picture, there is a caption that gives the reader a little bit more information about the former slaves of the region. Leave a Comment
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Prior to it becoming the property of the United States government, which charges the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service with the day-to-day operations of the refuge, the Pickney Island National Wildlife Refuge was private property, used for the planting & cultivation of cotton, & for various fishing enterprises.
In November 1861, the Union Army occupied Hilton Head Island. Upon their arrival to the area, Union soldiers were encamped on Pickney Island, which, at the time, was at its pinnacle of cotton production. Due to the economic importance of the island, the Rebel Army attempted to repel the northern forces on several occasions.
In 1975, the Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge was established & currently consists of over 4,000 acres of land. There are 14 miles of gravel road & grassy dikes for walking, bicycling, & nature observation, where one can witness the endangered wood stork, who can be found in the mudflats or oysterbeds feeding. Leave a Comment Address: 1000 Business Center Drive, Suite 10, Savannah, GAPhone: (912) 652-4415
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The first time we visited Hilton Head we stayed in condominums at Sea Pines. The complex had a community pool that was definitely a highlight for the children. Someone bought the kids this giant tyrannosaurus rex for the pool--it was a big hit!!
The next several years our family shared a house on the beach. The beach area was private and pristine--we spent evenings on the deck watching the sunset, sampling a glass of wine and listening to the children quietly engage in cousin-play.
Our days were spent on the beach, shopping, playing board games, bicycling the paths and restaurant hopping. Of course, we always had days when the cooking was shared at the house, too. The memory of those wonderful family-centered vacations still bring a warm feeling to my heart!
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Bicycling was a joy at Hilton Head. The flat paths wound throughout the area--it was great exercise and a regular evening routine. If I rose early in the day, I would venture out before the heat baked the pavement and me!!
The children in our family each received a bike for the week. They looked forward to rambling around on their wheels--the adults took turns taking them out and about. Not only was it a constructive pastime, it was a tremendous amount of fun!
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there are dolphins abound at this island. you'll see them at the beach, and in the harbour. just keep an eye out for them!!!! :-) Leave a Comment
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When most people go on vacation to Hilton Head Island their activities usually center on visiting the beach, playing golf or tennis, and dining out at restaurants. Here's our Top 10 List of other things to do on your Hilton Head Vacation:
10. Explore Nature. Visit the Coastal Discovery Museum, take a guided nature tour, or walk one of the many nature preserves on the Island.
9. Rent a watercraft. Don't worry if you don't know how to navigate the craft - lessons and instructions are available.
8. Go deep sea fishing. Both private charters and public day trips are available.
7. Rent a kayak or canoe. Enjoy a relaxing afternoon of paddling through miles of lagoons and marshland. Guided tours are available.
6. Ride a bike. Not only can you ride your bike on the beach, but there are also over 100 miles of bike paths on HIlton Head Island along Highway 278 and through the resort communities.
5. Take a boat tour. There are daily cruises around the Island, to Daufuskie Island, and down to Savannah, Georgia. Among the different cruises available are dinner cruises, sunset cruises, dolphin watch cruises, nature cruises, and more.
4. Spend a day at the spa. Both Hilton Head and Daufuskie Island have world class day spas where you can be poked, massaged, and pampered for the afternoon.
3. Take in a polo match. Just off the sland in the town of Bluffton, Rose Hill Plantation features seasonal polo matches and the best tailgate party you will ever attend.
2. Go to the top of the Harbour Town Lighthouse. Be sure to take your camera to get some spectacular shots of the boats in the marina, the famed 18th hole at the Harbour Town Golf Links, and the Atlantic Ocean.
1. RELAX. Just because you're on vacation doesn't mean you have to cram every minute of the day with events and activities. Spend a few hours outside at the beach, by the pool, on your balcony, or at a cafe table simply taking in the sites and relaxing.
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Take a walk around the harbour and check out all the beautiful boats at the dock. I really liked the woodwork on this boat. Some are worth millions, you just have to take it all in and grab your camera. Leave a Comment Directions: The pier and dock at Harbour Town
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Go to Harbor Town, Shelter Cove, and Daufuskie Island. Daufuskie Island is nice because there is no bridge to the island and the Gullah Culture of the old African Slaves is still present on the Island.
Golf, HHI's number one attraction. Leave a Comment
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