Things To Do in Hilton Head, SC
Historic
Attractions
Beaufort Museum
713 Craven Street
Beaufort / 843-524-6334 / Modest Fee - Children 5 and under
Free
A 1798 structure of brick and tabby, the museum is housed
in a former arsenal and features two galleries tracing the
history of the Lowcountry through photographs and everyday
items.
Edisto Island Museum
SC Rte. 714
Edisto / 843-869-1954 / Modest Fee - Children 10 and under
Free
With displays spanning the areas history from the original
native Americans to the sea island plantation life and the
Civil War, the Edisto Museum provides a great overview of
the regions history and culture.
Thomas Heyward Jr. Tomb
Junction of Highways 278 & 462
Hilton Head / 843-726-8126 / Free
The Heyward plantation house stood adjacent to the family
cemetery until it was burned by the yankees in 1864, the
ruins are still visible. Thomas Heyward (1746-1809) was
a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Sheldon Church Ruins
Highways 21 & 235
Beaufort / Free
Twice burned, once by the British in the 1740s and a second
destruction by Sherman in 1865, the church has remained
a ruin for well over a century. The ruins stand as a testament
to its classic form as well as an icon of the tragedy of
war.
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Water
Sports
Adventure Cruises
Shelter Cove Marina / Hilton Head Island / 843-785-4558
Among their offerings that sail out of Shelter Cove Marina
are dinner cruises, dolphin watch cruises, parasailing and
crabbing reservations.
Commander Zodiac
S. Sea Pines / South Beach Marina / Hilton Head Island /
843-671-3344
Dolphin, nature watch and sunset cruises are offered as
well as shelling excursions, reservations required.
Island Steamship Company
1006 Bay Street / Beaufort / SC / 843-524-4000
Offering scenic history river cruises daily, plus dolphin
watches as well as lunch and dinner cruises.
Cool Breeze Kayaking
Hilton Head Island / call for directions / 843-683-4040
Guided kayak tours of the Islands marshes, see wildlife
up close, mink, otter, osprey and dolphins. Stargazing,
sunset and moonlight tours are also available as are kayak
rentals and sales. Out of various locations.
Action Watersport
86 Helmsman Way / Hilton Head Island / 843-785-5204
From the Dock at Palmetto Bay Marina rent waverunners, power
and pontoon boats. Deep-sea fishing charters also are offered
from Action Watersport.
Island Water Sports Of Hilton Head
South Beach Sea Pines / Hilton Head Island / 843-671-7077
Located out of South Beach Marina, Island Water Sports rents
catamarans, waverunners, power boats, equipment and more.
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Golf
Courses
16 Golden Bear Golf Course
Indigo Run / Hilton Head Island SC / 843-689-5666
Designed by Nicklaus Design group, the course is bordered
by mature oaks, cypress and pines with the lagoons and wetlands
of Hilton Head Island framing the fairways and greens. This
Golden Bear offers a thoroughly enjoyable game. / 18 holes
- par 72.
20 Country Club of Hilton Head / Hilton
Head Plantation
Hilton Head Island SC / 843-681-4653
Rated 4 Stars by Golf Digest as one of the best places to
play, course was designed by Rees Jones and was host to
the U.S. Open Qualifier in 1999. The club also has a Pro
Shop and an outstanding practice facility. / 18 holes -
par 72.
19 Oyster Reef Golf Club / Hilton Head
Plantation
Hilton Head Island SC / 843-681-7717
In 1983, Oyster Reef was named in the top 25 best new courses
in America. Designed by Rees Jones, this Hilton Head Plantation
course had its greens converted in 2000 to state-of-the-art
Tif eagle Bermuda grass which significantly improves putting...
if one can keep their concentration while enjoying the amazing
views of Port Royal Sound. / 18 holes - par 72.
11 Palmetto Dunes Resort / George Fazio
Course
Hilton Head Island SC / 843-785-1130
Designed by George Fazio, this course has been recognized
as one of America’s 100 best and is regarded as one
of the islands “truest championship challenges”.
/ 18 holes - par 70.
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Tennis
Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center
6 Trent Jones Lane / Palmetto Dunes Resort / Hilton Head
/ 843-785-1151
Named one of the top 50 Tennis Resorts in the United States
by Tennis Magazine • 25 Tennis Courts.
Port Royal Racquet Club
15 Wimbledon Court / Port Royal Resort / Hilton Head / 843-686-8803
Named one of the top 50 Tennis Resorts in the United States
by Tennis Magazine • 17 Tennis Courts.
Sea Pines Racquet Club
32 Greenwood Drive / Sea Pines Resort at Harbour Town /
Hilton Head / 843-363-4495
Named one of the top 50 Tennis Resorts in the United States
by Tennis Magazine • 23 Tennis Courts.
Van Der Meer Tennis Center
19 DeAllyon Avenue / Hilton Head / 843-785-8388
The Van der Meer Tennis University was founded by Dennis
Van der Meer and Billie Jean King and provides the Association
of Tennis Professionals approved instructor training. •
32 Tennis Courts.
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