Nature-lovers and history buffs, this oneメs for you! This Lowcountry tour allows you to get to know Hilton Head and Daufuskie Island intimately with private, docent-led tours.
Dedicate a day exploring the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn. Enjoy a private, docent-led tour and learn all about the majestic 68 acres, dating back 300 years. Perhaps youメll begin by walking the three quarter mile long モAround the Horn Trail.ヤ This trail leads to all parts of Honey Horn and includes interactive panels and exhibits. モBeeヤ on the lookout for an active bee colony where Honey Horn Honey is produced. From there, journey to the salt marsh board walks and enjoy three different board walks that extend over Jarvis Creek. Other モcanメt missヤ spots include the magnificant Camellia Garden where youメll find 100 varieties of the beautiful flower, the Lowcountry Heritage Garden, where youメll see native flora and learn about the historical relevance and unique uses of the plants, and the Butterfly Enclosure, where you can observe 13 species of butterflies native to Lowcountry. Before you leave, make sure to check out the museum store, where youメll receive a free gift with purchase.
Thereメs no better way to get to know Bluffton than by visiting the Heyward House and Grounds. One of only eight remaining antebellum homes, the Heyward House tour provides you with a unique opportunity to learn about local history during the antebellum period. With a docent guide, youメll learn what everyday life was like for a typical Bluffton family in the mid-1800s. A complimentary gift with a $10 minimum purchase at the Heyward House Shop is also included.
Feeling adventurous? Depart Hilton Head and spend a day exploring another near-by island, Daufuskie. Your day begins at Broad Creek Marina. From there, enjoy round trip ferry service on Calibogue Cruises' historic "Captain Eulice" to Freeport Marina. Keep on the lookout for the dolphins that frequent the area. Once there, youメll swear youメve stepped back in time. Learn all about the island during a two-hour narrated Old Historic Daufuskie Island guided bus tour. When looking for things to do in Hilton Head, this tour provides the perfect mix of culture, nature, and history.