Seven water activities you have to try on hilton head island
Sunrise strolls on our sandy shores. Bike rides along Spanish moss-draped pathways. Afternoons on the links. A Hilton Head Island getaway is a no-brainer. But, did you know that our inland activities are only half the story? To really experience Travel + Leisure’s #1 Island in the Continental U.S., you have to get out on the ocean blue. From private tours to yacht parties, dive on in and keep reading to find out Hilton Head Island’s must do water activities!
Sweetgrass Basket Making at Coastal Discovery Museum
If you have read this blog before, you know that I adore The Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn & it’s commitment to preserving Gullah Culture. Every time I hear of an opportunity to expose Gray (2 years old) to Native Island living, I jump at the chance. The latest opportunity came about by participating in the sweetgrass basket-making class at the Coastal Discovery Museum one Saturday. The class, led by Charleston Native, Daurus Niles is taught once a month on Saturday’s and is a way to enjoy a genuine lowcountry experience on your next trip to Hilton Head Island.
Meet a hilton head island local! joe fenton from hilton head distillery
The popularity of craft spirits is on the rise here in South Carolina. Distilleries give visitors the chance to purchase hand-crafted liquor, as well as an opportunity to make memories, learn, and gather in an inviting atmosphere. We caught up with Joe Fenton, the Founder and President of Hilton Head Distillery, to speak about his start in the liquor business and what made Hilton Head Island the right place to open up shop for his distillery.
Joe graduated from Clemson University with a BS in Electrical Engineering and eventually left engineering to pursue his passion for craft spirits. He’s spent the past decade designing and building distilleries and developing spirits brands all over the country.
Ten Amazing Things To Do In Bluffton, SC
Little historic “downtown” Bluffton is easy to miss if you’re moving too quickly. This charming village resting in its moss draped finery on the the banks of the May River is a mecca for history lovers, antique aficionados, and art enthusiasts. Many Blufftonians will tell you that “Bluffton is a state of mind” and indeed it is – a state where the sun shines brightly, the streets are shaded by old oak trees, and the locals and visitors alike enjoy passing the time in a rocking chair on a front porch with a pitcher of cold sweet tea or maybe a little stronger libation. Bluffton came into being as a spot for the families of planters in the late 1700’s escaping the heat of the Lowcountry summers. The breezes off the river in the days before air conditioning made the hot days more bearable. It survived burning by Union General Sherman during the Civil War, hurricanes, and economic depression, and remains today as the heart of the Lowcountry. So stay a while and enjoy the food and the fun of this gem of a little Southern town.
Halloween on Hilton Head Island
October on Hilton Head Island brings a slight dip in temperatures plus an incredible amount of children’s activities that visitors and locals alike can take advantage of….while still enjoying shorts and flip flops weather! Here is a list of our local Hilton Head & Bluffton Halloween activities…hope to see you there!
Fall in Love with Hilton Head Island's Romantic Restaurants
Nothing quickens the heart quite like an intimate setting, the warm glow of candlelight and sumptuous cuisine. For those pining for the perfect fusion of flavor and ambiance on Hilton Head Island, I’ve taken it to the streets – or at least social media – to get the down low from Island visitors and locals on their fan favorites, just in time for Valentine’s Day.
No matter if your foodie flight of fancy runs toward a cozy spot tucked away from everyone but you and your date, or you prefer bold surroundings with a see and be seen “scene”, look no further than Hilton Head Island eateries to stir your passion and your palate!
