10 Things to Do in Hilton Head Island

Hilton Head Island in South Carolina is a town and anbasketball court and a roller hockey rink.
island of the same name. Its 12 miles of beachfront onPlay at The Sandbox
the Atlantic Ocean have made it a popular area forFun and education are the keys at this children's
visitors. Here are some ideas for things to do.interactive museum where young visitors learn through
Learn at the Coastal Discovery Museumplay in activities that include pretending to be a pilot,
This is more than a museum, as staff organise toursplaying a musical instrument, and participating in art
and cruises round the island, classes for schoolchildren,projects. They can also climb a wall, hunt for a T-Rex,
and summer camps. Learn about the area's historylearn about preparing food, and play with magic sand.
and ecology from the outdoor and indoor exhibits, andThe museum also organizes special family fun nights.
take a souvenir home from the museum store.Taste the Wine at the Island Winery
Visit Harbour TownThe winery produces fine red and white wines,
In addition to the lighthouse, (see below), visitors toincluding Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, and Merlot. Carolina
Harbour Town can browse the specialty shops andfruits, such as apples, cranberries, blueberries,
art galleries, and eat at excellent restaurants. Admireblackberries, and peaches are also used to make wine.
the boats in the pretty marina and book a dolphinVisitors receive free wine tasting and there is a
watching tour or rent a craft for water sports.weekly wine and cheese happy hour.
Visit the Harbour Town LighthousePlay at the Hilton Head Pirate's Island Adventure Golf
Climb the steps to the top of the 90-foot red andPirate themed miniature golf is inventively brought to life
white striped tower for superb views of the island andwith landscaping and life sized figures. Treasure caves,
shop for jewelry and collectibles at the shop. Thewaterfalls and ghost ships add to the swashbuckling
Lighthouse Museum has artifacts and photographsatmosphere.
about the history of the island.Listen to the Hilton Head Orchestra
Play at the Adventure CoveThe orchestra performs a wide range of music at
Two 18-hole mini adventure golf courses with atheir concerts from classical to tunes from popular
Caribbean theme and a large games arcade make upBroadway shows. A new venue has been
this family fun center. The golf courses areconstructed that enables the orchestra to play a
imaginatively designed with lagoons and caverns.summer program, outdoors.
Visit the Public ParksRide at the Lawton Stables
Hilton Head Island has several parks with sportsThis equestrian center is located at the Sea Pines
facilities and other amenities. Fish from the floatingPlantation resort. Individual and group lessons are
dock on the lake at Jarvis Creek Park, admire theavailable and it's also a fun, family day out with
huge oak trees at Fish Haul Creek Park, and explorehorseback trails, pony rides, and carriage rides. Children
the historic cemetery at Green Shell Park. Crossingswill love the petting zoo, which includes a llama and a
Park contains the Bristol Sports Arena with apot bellied pig.