Five best things to do on Hilton Head Island

Although Hilton Head is plenty of interesting things to discover, if you want to do something different, study up at the one-room schoolhouse there. Once you arrive, this site, which appears to be stuck in time, is breathtaking. Learn more about the area here.

Hilton Head, which consistently ranks among the top American islands according to Travel & Leisure readers, entices visitors with a rich history and diverse culture served up with gastronomic and beach delights. Visit these beaches to experience the surf and waves, miles of bike paths, top-notch golf courses, Gullah/Geechee culture, and a lot more. Here are 5 of the top places in Hilton Head tours, South Carolina that offer something for every kind of tourist.

 

Dive into Gullah history

Discover how West African traditions, rituals, and art are woven into Hilton Head's cultural fabric by taking excursions with the Gullah people. They are descended from slaves and represent one of the island's oldest populations. Before Hilton Head Island was connected to the mainland by a bridge, all of the tour guides with Gullah Heritage Trail Tours were born and bred on the island. Experiencing the island through their eyes provides a unique look at the Gullah language, cuisine, music, and other cultural practices.

Explore Plantation Tabby Ruins

Ground oyster shells, sand, and water are combined to create the construction material known as tabby. On Daufuskie Island, particularly on Haig's Point Plantation, this material was utilized for construction. The majority of slave quarters were made of wood. These were long since destroyed. However, there are still traces of structures fashioned from the incredibly robust tabby on Daufuskie Island, Hilton Head Island, and elsewhere in the Lowcountry.

Board a boat in search of dolphins.

Observing dolphins in the wild is the best way to feel good about the ocean. You have a good possibility of sighting Atlantic bottlenose dolphins whenever you're out on the sea because they call the waters near Hilton Head home.

Pedal a bike along a scenic trail

Despite being just 12 miles long, Hilton Head is traversed by more than 60 miles of public paths. By hiring a bike, you may go around the area quickly and get some exercise while enjoying the breezes from the coast. The paths that wind through Sea Pines Forest Preserve are especially beautiful and have wetland boardwalks that cross marshes teeming with wading birds, picturesque bridges, and locations where you can pause for a picnic or cast a line from a dock.

At the farmers market, buy local Lowcountry goods

Tuesday mornings, head to the Coastal Discovery Museum to peruse the fresh local fare at the Hilton Head Farmers Market. Here, you may shop outdoors for local seafood to grill on the beach, have a cup of She Crab soup, or even try a Lowcountry rice dish from food trucks. The best seasonal vegetables from Carolina may also be found here.

If you want to include these places in your Hilton Head tours list, you can reach out to Gullah Heritage Trail Tours at http://gullaheritage.com/, or by calling (843)681-7066 to talk with a local guide.