Whether you’re visiting Hilton Head Island South Carolina with the family for a beach summer vacation or a romantic weekend getaway, you’ll be glad to know that Hilton Head Island has plenty to offer besides pristine beaches and golf courses!
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There are, in fact, many great places to visit in Hilton Head to keep you occupied, and the best thing is that Hilton Head Island is just a short drive from Savannah in Georgia where you can enjoy even more fun things to do:
Coastal Discovery Museum
If you are looking for educational attractions that the whole family can enjoy, the Coastal Discovery Museum and the Honey Horn Plantation are two of the best places to visit in Hilton Head.
The museum operates both places, so you’ll be able to wander along the plantation while at the museum, you’ll be able to learn about the Honey Horn’s historic heritage and see cool exhibits such as a butterfly room and marine life displays, while kids can enjoy hands on activities in a special room.
Hilton Head Island Firefighters' Association
The Firefighters' Association is another of the fun places to visit in Hilton Head with the family as they offer tours of the fire station, which include seeing the fire fighter’s living quarters and hopping on board the fire engines.
The Firefighters' Association also organizes fun family events, charitable events and fun activities all year-round like Free Pancake Breakfast and cooking contests like the annual Chili Cook-Off.
Coligny Beach Park
Coligny Beach Park is one of the most popular beach access points in Hilton Head mainly because of its charming old fashioned board walk, which features little shops, swings and benches where you can sit and take in the stunning ocean views.
Coligny Beach Park also boasts a shopping center nearby – Coligny Plaza – and a cool water fountain feature where kids can enjoy some fun with other kids.
Barker Field Observation Deck
The Barker Field Observation Deck is located in the vicinity of Mitchelville Beach, which is another of the popular beach access points in Hilton Head because of its paved bicycle and walking trails. the actual observation deck offers great views of South Carolina’s nearby islands such as Parris Island and Kiawah Island.
Adventure Cove Family Fun Center
Adventure Cove Family Fun Center is located not far Pineland Mall shopping center and it’s a great place to visit if you’re traveling with kids.
Adventure Cove is definitely a popular attraction in Hilton Head and it offers a nice opportunity for kids to do something else fun, besides the beach, such as enjoying mini-golf themed courses and arcade games.
Hilton Head Shopping Malls
A visit to Hilton Head wouldn’t be complete without visiting one of the town’s many shopping malls, and Matthews Drive is one of the best places in Hilton Head to find shopping opportunities, as you will find no less than six shopping malls along this road alone. They include:
- Matthews Point North and Central Plaza shopping centers not far from Hilton Head Airport
- Palmetto Highlands Triangle Square, Port Royal Plaza, Midland Plaza and Pineland Mall shopping centers just a bit further down the drive.
Sea Pines
Sea Pines is the place where the popular Heritage Golf Tournament takes place every year in Hilton Head, so if you’re a golf aficionado, be sure to add Sea Pines to your list of places to visit in Hilton Head.
The Heritage Golf Tournament takes place for six days in mid April and it’s one of the top events in town so, if you’re planning to visit then, make sure to book your hotel accommodation at least eight weeks in advance.
Shelter Cove Harbour & Community Park
Shelter Cove Harbour is another great place where you can enjoy more shopping and dining opportunities since it’s located near a few shopping centers such as Plantation, Shelter Cove Mall and The Plaza shopping centers.
The Shelter Cove Harbour itself is a great spot to be at since it offers many opportunities for waterfront activities, and a chance to catch cool events such as summer firework displays.
Besides this, Shelter Cove Harbour is also one of the top places to visit in Hilton Head to see the massive bronze statue of King Neptune, which is over 15 feet tall.
At the Community Park, in the other hand, you can enjoy fun recreational activities during the day, while in the evening, you can catch live music on Saturdays provided by the Chilly Willy Band and Matt MacKelca.
Penn Cultural Center
If you’re interested in exploring more cultural attractions in Hilton Head, be sure not to miss a visit to the Cultural Center at the Penn Center Circle. At the center, you’ll be able to learn more about the Gullah People and take a history tour with Gullah Heritage Trail Tours to learn more about this amazing people.
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