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Best Hilton Head, SC Attractions

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    Melrose Golf Course

    Designed by Jack Nicklaus, this difficult golf course is situated on Daufuskie Island and is characterized by small, elevated greens and surrounding...

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    Port Royal Golf Club

    Located by the Westin Resort, this prestigious golf club features three courses – The Barony, Planter's Row and Robber's Row. The Barony is a short but...

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    Harbour Town Lighthouse

    Since its construction in 1970 by developer Charles Fraser, this red and white lighthouse has become the symbol of Hilton Head that is recognized worldwide....

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    Coastal Discovery Museum

    With exhibits and activities inside and out, the Coastal Discovery Museum is a fun family outing no matter the weather or the time of year. Learn all about...

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    Lawton Stables

    Housing horses, cows, sheep, rabbits, donkeys and a llama, this beautiful stable offers solace to nature and animal lovers. Tour the 600-acre preserve on...

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    Historic Town of Bluffton

    Get away from the hustle and bustle of Hilton Head and spend a day in this charming village located west of Hilton Head off Highway 278. There are about a...

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    H2O Sports

    Looking for an adrenaline rush? Sign up for a parasailing adventure that'll lift you 400 feet above the island. For a calmer excursion, an Envirotour...

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About Hilton Head, SC Attractions

Hilton Head's legendary golf courses and beautiful beaches are the island's most popular attractions, but tennis players love it, too. Attracting numerous spectators every spring, the PGA's Verizon Heritage Tournament is held at Harbour Town Golf Links, and throughout the year resort guests enjoy playing on its famous fairways. Beachgoers find Hilton Head's wide shore ideal for walking and soaking up sun, and kids love building sand castles and splashing in the surf. When they're not golfing or playing on the beach, visitors usually take advantage of the island's well-maintained bicycle paths. Harbour Town marina's famous red and white-striped lighthouse is likely Hilton Head's most-visited landmark and is widely considered the symbol of South Carolina. Guided tours, from horse rides to dolphin cruises, allow you to view the island from different perspectives. To enjoy scenery that's off the beaten path, sign up at Lawton Stables for a horseback tour.  

About Elizabeth Baxley

Elizabeth C. Baxley is a Travel Editor for 10Best, Inc. Her favorite travel experiences have involved studying theater in London and exploring the streets of Salzburg, Munich and Vienna. She served as a contributor to the 10Best Travel Guides for Dallas and Washington, D.C., and her writings have also appeared in Upstate Parent.

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