Coastal Discovery Museum
100 William Hilton Parkway (US 278).
(843) 689-6767
The Coastal Discovery Museum (at the foot of the Bridge, next to Crazy Crab)
Open year round, call for special tours & schedules.
Hands-on exploring of the history, wildlife and heritage of Hilton Head Island.
The Lowcountry's cultural and environmental heritage is interpreted through interactive exhibits, tours, walks, cruises, programs and a unique Museum gift shop.
Self Family Arts Center
15 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
843 686 3945
Includes an art gallery and theater for the Hilton Head Playhouse.
Shelter Cove Harbour and Palmetto Dunes
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
The following is a description of one of the “plantations” on Hilton Head Island :
Palmetto Dunes Plantation is set on a three mile stretch of white sandy beaches. This makes it ideal for a variety of watersports, including wind-surfing, sailing and beach cruising. It features three championship golf courses. The Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center has 25 courts. Convenient bicycle paths wind through beautiful Palmetto Dunes and Shelter Cove Marina. At Shelter Cove you will enjoy many boutiques, excellent dining and spectacular views.
The Beach
Five beach accesses include Alder Lane, Coligny Beach Park, Driessen Beach Park, Folly Field Beach Park and Islanders Beach Park.
Sea Pines Forest Preserve
Sea Pines Plantation,
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Gullah 'n' Geechie Mahn Tours
847 Sea Island Pkwy.
843/838-7516
tours are at 9:45 and 1:45.
has tours of Beaufort and sea islands such as St. Helena that focus on the traditions of African-American culture.
Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
On US 278, 1/2 mile west of Hilton Head.
Open daily dawn to dusk.
7.9 mile round trip.
Contains over 4000 acres of salt marsh and small islands. 14 miles of trails for walking or biking; no cars allowed past the parking lot.
Waddell Mariculture Research and Development Center
On Sawmill Creek Road about 3 miles west of Hilton Head.
Near the intersection of 278 and SC46.
The center researches the cultivation of marketable marine life. Tours of the facility and ponds by appointment only.
Grove Plantation
Grove Plantation, Jebossee Island Rd., Edisto Island
843/889-3084.
This 850,000-acre area, named for the rivers that bound it (the Ashepoo, Combahee, and Edisto), is one of the largest, most pristine estuarine ecosystems in North America. More than 100 bird species, sea turtles, otters, and other wildlife live here, 17 of which are endangered or threatened, including the wood stork and loggerhead sea turtle.
