We love spending our summer vacation in Hilton Head. For the last 3 years, my little daughter and I, traveled all over the island “looking for adventures”. We discovered a place rich in history, fascinating life stories, world-changing inventions, Civil War battles, people struggles, and of course, the perennial Sea Islands ghost legends!
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Take the easygoing salt marsh boardwalk at Coastal Discovery Museum to learn about one of the most fertile environments on the planet. Witness first hand the circle of life taking place every day with a Swiss clock precision.
At high tide Jarvis Creek water from the Atlantic Ocean and Calibogue Sound rises and overflows [...]

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While you enjoy the attractions packed Sea Pines Plantation make sure to visit the 4,000 years old Native American site nestled inside the Forest Preserve. This unique ring, one of only 20 still remaining, is a national treasure now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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At the Coastal Discovery Museum in Hilton Head you can see delicate butterflies undergo an incredible metamorphosis from caterpillar to chrysalis to adulthood. About six native species are currently displayed, all grown within the habitat: Monarch, Gulf Fritillary, Zebra Longwing, Black Swallowtail, Eastern Tiger Swallowtail and Cloudless Sulphur.

The Karen Wertheimer Butterfly Habitat is open Monday [...]

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Hooray you are finally in Hilton Head but you don’t play golf. You read the travel guides and coupon books filled with dozens of attractions screaming at you “come see me”! Are you confused? I know how you feel. Been there, done that.

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“What you want to be when you grow up?” How many times will kids hear this question? Well it’s OK to ask, dream, and play at The Sandbox Children’s Museum, the place to go with young kids in Hilton Head.

Children can pretend to fly over the Atlantic Ocean in a real airplane cockpit and a [...]

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Year after year Hilton Head proves itself as THE FAMILY beach gateway in South Carolina. The perfect “hostess” welcomes you to miles of bicycle friendly beaches, super fun waves to body and wind surf, float, jump and splash, fishing bonanza and picture perfect palms tree bordered dunes. If that’s not enough how about seeing up [...]

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Lighthouses are the most romantic ocean harboring constructions ever built my men. They symbolize safety and comfort. Many inspired legends, love songs and even myths. Some of them are still haunted by desperate souls. So on your vacation to Hilton Head, Beaufort or Savannah go visit the Lowcountry Lighthouses for an unforgettable and very affordable [...]

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The ad was right. We had almost 2 hours of total relaxation, fun with the kids, and even a rescue excitement! And yes we saw dolphins. Cute flippers swimming and jumping along with the boats happy to put on a show.

To spot dolphins and other wildlife I don’t think it matter which cruise or [...]

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“Invincible” Fort Pulaski surrendered after one of the most memorable bombardments in America’s history. On April 11, 1862 Union troops struck from Tybee and McQueens Islands. The damage was so deep it will take 1,000 Union troops 6 weeks to repair it. The fort remained a critical Union post deep into the South especially useful [...]

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