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Long known as a golfer's paradise, Hilton Head Island is heaven for any type of sports enthusiast. Tennis, volleyball, polo, championship golf on some of the best fairways in the United States - those are just a few athletic options. In fact, the island plays host to many prestigious sporting events throughout the year. All of it surrounded by sunny beaches and lush greenery. In between games or matches, explore Hilton Head's natural wonders. The Sea Pines Forest Preserve offers a close-up look at a swamp without having to get mucky. Raised boardwalks provide a protected path for pedestrians. And don't miss the colorful Harbourtown Lighthouse, the island's icon. Choose from a number of first-class resorts and hotels to experience it all.
Restaurants in Hilton Head
1. Endangered Arts
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 59 reviews
Owner and Wyland world tour photographer, Julie Rogers, founded Endangered Arts in 1994, and has repeatedly increased the gallery's size to accommodate works by many of today's leading environmental artists. Originals, limited editions, bronze sculptures, and glass pieces from Wyland, Roy Gonzalez Tabora, James Coleman, Rodel Gonzalez, Thomas Arvid, Joseph Quillan, Brian Arthur, Dino Rosin, Michael Flohr, Steve Barton, Henry Asencio, Phillip Anthony, and many others can be found by visiting us in Hilton Head.
Reviewed By BillB586 - Springfield - Delaware County, United States
This is a great art gallery to visit. We've been there many times & keep going back. They feature Wyland & many artists with similar tastes. Not just paintings, also sell much sculpture art. Even if you don't want to buy - it's worth the trip just to look!Julie & Clay are wonderful owners and always make you feel welcome!!
2. Nash Gallery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 153 reviews
Reviewed By DianeFoodie - San Antonio, United States
Always the skeptic, I wondered how an art gallery could garner a solid 5 star rating. I knew right away why as I walked toward and then through the door of this unique gallery chocked full of things that made me day “oohhh!” and “aaahhhh” and “Look at this!” A wonderful collection of colorful, creative art to please every taste and every space in your home! Check it out, support local artists and bring home a lovely memory from a beautiful spot!
3. St. Francis by the Sea Catholic Church
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5.0 based on 190 reviews
Reviewed By Golfingnannpop
Priests are the best, good sermons with message you can take home. Just to hear the organist is worth the trip. Warm, welcoming, spiritual, peaceful. Can really encounter the Lord here. Wish we were here year round. Daily Masses are very special, too.
4. Hilton Head Island Bike Trails
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3,141 reviews
Reviewed By JoniSBrown - Charlotte, United States
My favorite thing to do in Sea Pines, where is do vacation rentals, is to ride bikes, walk or run the trail system. They are well maintained, well marked and long enough to satisfy any level of exercise ability. A great way to spend time with friends and family.
5. Art League of Hilton Head
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 49 reviews
Art League of Hilton Head Gallery features a different artist each month. December 2018: CraftHiltonHead2018—6th National Juried Fine Art Craft Guild Exhibition, occurring once every two years, will showcase up to ninety 2 and 3-dimensional craft works of featured artists from around the country. This exclusive presentation of a wide variety of imaginative crafts is free, open to the public and will be on display and for sale December 4-29, 2018. Gallery is open from 10 am - 4 pm, Tues. - Sat. and 90 min. prior to all Arts Center performances. Since 2000, we have awarded an annual scholarship to a local high school senior, to encourage students to develop their art skills and pursue a career in visual arts. Funding of scholarships is made possible through charitable donations made to Art League of Hilton Head. We are a non-profit organization.
Reviewed By dolphinscull
A must visit on a beautiful island. Shelter Cove Lane is along the Broad Creek and there are great restaurants and things to do.
6. Gregg Russell Harbour Town Playground
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 118 reviews
Reviewed By podrozniczka60 - New Jersey, United States
For parents and grandparents it is easy to park here and for kids so much to do and enjoy. Spending time with children on Hilton Head Island this is a destination to visit at least once.
7. Holy Family Catholic Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
Reviewed By jtwalsh2019
Warm and friendly congregation providing 5PM Saturday Mass. Convenient location just off Pope Street with plenty of parking. Faith filled community offering concerts and other events in addition to Mass daily and on the weekends. Close to other Sea Pines attractions.
8. Sea Pines Forest Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,231 reviews
Walk through mushy swamps on elevated boardwalks at this 400-acre nature preserve.
Reviewed By VerdiA - Duluth, United States
Sea Pines Forest Preserve is a great family outing, it has terrific and extensive bike trails, beaches, rental homes, and great places to eat as well as sights to see. There is a fee to enter but I understand it is for the upkeep and reforestation project. You can rent bikes and have them deliver them to your rental, beach and umbrella rental as well. You can also ride your bike on the beach. The pristine forest is well maintained and kept.
9. Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 940 reviews
Encompassing four islands and 4,000 acres, the refuge aims to preserve and protect endangered natural habitats and species. At 1,200 acres, Pinckney is the largest of the refuge's islands and the only one open to the public.
Reviewed By justinw421
have comfortable walking shows, this place has a ton of walking paths, tons of birds and aviary life, they have a alligator in the ibis pond, lots to look at, tons of wetlands, be prepared for physical exertion, there is no restrooms, no water. There are a ton of mosquitoes, be forewarned, they will; swarm you, if you stop for even a second, cover yourself, and use repellent liberally.
10. Coastal Discovery Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,143 reviews
If the beach gets boring, families head to this interactive museum to learn about the history and wildlife of sea islands.
Reviewed By EllenJ503 - Hilton Head, United States
When we were tourists, we never visited Honey Horn. We missed a lot. Now it is a must see place to visit and to take guests. There are nature tours, history tours, crabbing pots, lectures. displays, and a camellia garden to die for. Also public art, marsh tacky horses, and a lab in which young people can learn about the wildlife, fauna, and all that makes the lowcountry special. Although there is a charge for the tours, entrance to the site itself is free and self guided pamphlets are available. On some days, you can see skilled Gullah weavers at work.
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