Attractions and things to do in Hilton Head
So you've booked your Hilton Head accommodations, got the guaranteed teetimes, but what else is there to do in Hilton Head? Well, probably more than you expect!
Hilton Head Island is 12 x 5 miles of white sandy beaches, natural reserves, perfect weather and serene island living. Whether a permanent resident or just visiting you will never be at a loss for something to do on the island.
Each day is packed with potential for every kind of boating from leisure sailing to motor boating for water skiing, tubing and parasailing and everything in between from small craft jet ski or kayaking to fishing for every depth of water: shallow to deep sea. Prefer to have your feet on the ground or at least close to it? Hilton Head is graced with mile upon mile of beautifully maintained hiking and biking trails that meander throughout the island from blue shorelines to lush green growth that are a nature lover's and birder's delight.
There is plenty to discover on Hilton Head and there are several tours and outfits to support your learning about and participation in adventures such as blue crabbing or beach discovery. In fact, there is the 300-acre Honey Horn Coastal Discovery Museum that offers discovery guidance and activities for all ages.
A golf lover's paradise, Hilton Head has a variety of challenging courses and Hilton Head is the site of the Verizon Heritage P.G.A. Tournament. With 24 golf courses and all the surrounding excitement of the professional golfing tour, there is plenty available on the island to help you improve your game: The P.G.A. Tour Golf Academy, 54 holes of "legendary challenges" at the Sea Pines Resort, for example or The Hilton Head National Golf Club offering P.G.A. quality golf with affordable packages for both amateurs and pros. Plenty of tee-times on the island!
Almost as popular as golf on Hilton Head is the sport of tennis. One can find pristine courts and clubs a plenty with pros offering lessons for juniors and adults from the serious player with touring aspirations to the white skirted, afternoon athlete aiming to keep her back swing in top shape. Enjoy some court time to warm up and sweet tea to cool down.
Evenings are packed with cultural choices on Hilton Head. Just because one is away from the city doesn't mean the enjoyment of the arts must suffer. Symphony performances, Broadway style shows, art galleries featuring both local exhibits and art from across the country are a few of the interests in which to participate on Hilton Head, not to mention well over 200 restaurant choices as well as a variety of dance, jazz and comedy clubs. Also you'll find a wide selection of shops and boutiques for all your shopping needs.
Turn to the calendar of events to be informed of the local happenings such as cultural events, wine and food festivals, parades, art events and farmer's markets offering the flavor of the island with crafters galore featuring local talent of the island and artisans from off island.
There is always something to do on Hilton Head Island from the entertaining and exciting sporting activities, the fun and friendly festivals to the immaculate beaches, hiking and biking trails: there is truly something for everyone to enjoy on Hilton Head Island. |
