Alice’s guidebook
Sightseeing
The Oyster Factory sells great seafood, known for local oysters.
The park is heavily used by boaters on weekends.
Historic home on the site; Picnic shelter; River views and access.
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Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
63 Wharf StThe Oyster Factory sells great seafood, known for local oysters.
The park is heavily used by boaters on weekends.
Historic home on the site; Picnic shelter; River views and access.
Beautiful, historic building on the May River;
Anglican tradition, Sunday services at 8 and 10.
Saturday service at 5:28 pm.
We have been members since 1996. Come visit. It will change your life. Parking is limited but an electric shuttle helps with transportation.
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The Church of the Cross
110 Calhoun StBeautiful, historic building on the May River;
Anglican tradition, Sunday services at 8 and 10.
Saturday service at 5:28 pm.
We have been members since 1996. Come visit. It will change your life. Parking is limited but an electric shuttle helps with transportation.
Restoration of ante-bellum Carriage House started Feb. 2023.
Antique Camellia planting project has begun. I am the lead in this project so can answer any questions.
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Wright Family Park
Calhoun StreetRestoration of ante-bellum Carriage House started Feb. 2023.
Antique Camellia planting project has begun. I am the lead in this project so can answer any questions.
Newly renovated and improved public dock.
Fishing, crabbing, boat docking
Calhoun Street Fishing Pier
Newly renovated and improved public dock.
Fishing, crabbing, boat docking
Great shopping for pottery, arts and crafts and unusual items from local artisans. Gigi's, Spartina and Charleston Shoe are favorites for women. Pluff Mudd, SOBA and Red Piano Gallery are unique.
Calhoun Street
Calhoun StreetGreat shopping for pottery, arts and crafts and unusual items from local artisans. Gigi's, Spartina and Charleston Shoe are favorites for women. Pluff Mudd, SOBA and Red Piano Gallery are unique.
Great hangout for families with children;
Covered picnic pavilion and restroom facilities
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DuBois Park
67 Lawrence StGreat hangout for families with children;
Covered picnic pavilion and restroom facilities
Source of local information;
Old Town Walking tours offered
Historic home; Entertainment cabana
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Heyward House Museum and Welcome Center
70 Boundary StSource of local information;
Old Town Walking tours offered
Historic home; Entertainment cabana
Thursdays from noon to 5
Great local food; crafts;
Located at Martin Family Park, benches and lawn
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Bluffton Farmer's Market
68 Boundary StThursdays from noon to 5
Great local food; crafts;
Located at Martin Family Park, benches and lawn
Learn about the history and eco system of Hilton Head
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Coastal Discovery Museum
70 Honey Horn DrLearn about the history and eco system of Hilton Head
The Sandbox at Tanger 2
1414 Fording Island RdGood rainy day alternative activity
A great park for children;
Dog park included
Venue for team sports
Rotary Club Community Center
Oscar Frazier Park
A great park for children;
Dog park included
Venue for team sports
Rotary Club Community Center
May River Excursions
81 Calhoun Stguided river trips for sightseeing and fishing
Old Town Bike Barn & Adventures
28 Dr Mellichamp Drrental bicycles in the Promenade in Old Town
Guided river trips by motorboat or kayak;
fishing excursions
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Outside Hilton Head
1 Shelter Cove LnGuided river trips by motorboat or kayak;
fishing excursions
Closest large airport.
About a 45 minute drive to this location depending on traffic.
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Flughafen Savannah/Hilton Head International
400 Airways AveClosest large airport.
About a 45 minute drive to this location depending on traffic.
small nearby airport
limited service, usually higher prices than Savannah
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Flughafen Hilton Head Island
120 Beach City Rdsmall nearby airport
limited service, usually higher prices than Savannah
Mitchelleville was the site of the first public school for newly freed enslaved people during the Civil War
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Fish Haul Beach Park
120 Mitchelville RdMitchelleville was the site of the first public school for newly freed enslaved people during the Civil War
Museum focusing on the local culture and history of the Gullah community
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Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island
12 Georgianna DrMuseum focusing on the local culture and history of the Gullah community
A nice place for walking or biking;
Free guided trolley tour offered Tuesdays 9:30 - 11 am by the Friends of the Savannah Coastal Wildlife Refugee. Sign up online.
Also a public boat dock and ramp;
Dogs not allowed
No restrooms
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Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
A nice place for walking or biking;
Free guided trolley tour offered Tuesdays 9:30 - 11 am by the Friends of the Savannah Coastal Wildlife Refugee. Sign up online.
Also a public boat dock and ramp;
Dogs not allowed
No restrooms
Captain Amber Kuehn, a local native, knows her stuff and presents it well!
Spartina Marine Education Charters
110 Calhoun StreetCaptain Amber Kuehn, a local native, knows her stuff and presents it well!
Jagdinsel-Staatspark
2555 Sea Island ParkwayOne of the most popular state parks in South Carolina
Of interest to science and nature buffs
Located on Sawmill Creek Road on the Colleton River;
A public boat launch is just down the road.
Waddell Mariculture Center
Of interest to science and nature buffs
Located on Sawmill Creek Road on the Colleton River;
A public boat launch is just down the road.
Neighborhoods
High end resort and residential community;
Ruins of Wilson Mansion;
Buffullos Restaurant in Wilson Village open to public;
public dock access
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Palmetto Bluff
High end resort and residential community;
Ruins of Wilson Mansion;
Buffullos Restaurant in Wilson Village open to public;
public dock access
Historic area of Bluffton
Nice sidewalks and walking
Several parks for rest stops
Multiple restaurant options
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Old Town Bluffton - Bluffton
5759 Guilford PlHistoric area of Bluffton
Nice sidewalks and walking
Several parks for rest stops
Multiple restaurant options
Buckwalter Place
Newer area of Bluffton
Plenty of name brand shopping
Driving, not walking access
Home for basketball and other team sports
Adult classes and work out machines
Buckwalter Recreation Center
Home for basketball and other team sports
Adult classes and work out machines
Alljoy Public Dock
Public boat launch on the May River with easy access to Hilton Head and Bluffton
City/town information
Historic city located less than an hour from Bluffton
Day trip a great option
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Savannah
Historic city located less than an hour from Bluffton
Day trip a great option
Historic small city less than an hour from Bluffton located on the Intracoastal waterway
Good day trip
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Beaufort
Historic small city less than an hour from Bluffton located on the Intracoastal waterway
Good day trip
World renown tourist destination with great public beaches, historic sites and golf.
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Hilton Head Island
World renown tourist destination with great public beaches, historic sites and golf.
An ususual island community with historic roots and new golf communities; Accessible by ferry or private boat
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Daufuskie Island
An ususual island community with historic roots and new golf communities; Accessible by ferry or private boat
Bluffton
Food scene
Great for breakfast and lunch in Old Town
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The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room
38 Calhoun StGreat for breakfast and lunch in Old Town
The Pearl Kitchen & Bar
55 Calhoun StFine dining in Old Town
A unique farm to table experience in a barnlike setting
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Cahill's Market & Chicken Kitchen
1055 May River RdA unique farm to table experience in a barnlike setting
Corner Perk Brunch Cafe & Coffee Roasters
1297 May River RdThe best place to start your day!
Great seafood at reasonable prices.
Parking may be difficult.
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Captain Woody's Seafood Bar
17 State Of Mind StGreat seafood at reasonable prices.
Parking may be difficult.
Bluffton Room
15 Promenade StFine dining in the Promenade.
Valet parking available.
May River Grill
1263 May River RdFine dining, intimate setting.
A bit noisy.
Fine dining, small plate options, fabulous desserts.
Off the beaten path.
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Pour Richard's
4376 Bluffton ParkwayFine dining, small plate options, fabulous desserts.
Off the beaten path.
Truffles Cafe
Consistently good for many years
Easy parking
Great pizza in the heart of the Promenade.
Parking difficult.
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Local pie Bluffton
15 State Of Mind StGreat pizza in the heart of the Promenade.
Parking difficult.
Bluffton Barbeque
11 State Of Mind StJim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
872 Fording Island RdReasonable prices, good quality
Squat 'N' Gobble
1231 May River RdA local icon, best for breakfast
Downtown Deli
1223 May River RdPlenty of parking
Alljoy Donut Co
22 Heyward StWho doesn't like donuts?
Open weekend mornings
Our favorite seafood restaurant.
Casual, dock seating on Skull Creek
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Hudson's Seafood House On The Docks
1 Hudson RdOur favorite seafood restaurant.
Casual, dock seating on Skull Creek
Interesting, unique liquor as well as old favorites
Beautiful building, plenty of parking
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Burnt Church Distillery
120 Bluffton RdInteresting, unique liquor as well as old favorites
Beautiful building, plenty of parking
Nectar Farm Kitchen Old Town
Best for breakfast
Unusual small plates, locally sourced
One of our favorites.
Noisy outside. Try to get inside. Make a reservation.
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FARM Bluffton
1301 May River RdUnusual small plates, locally sourced
One of our favorites.
Noisy outside. Try to get inside. Make a reservation.
Our favorite high end restaurant on Hilton Head. Fabulous fish.
We have plenty of great options in Bluffton but will drive to eat here.
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Charlie's L'Etoile Verte
8 New Orleans RdOur favorite high end restaurant on Hilton Head. Fabulous fish.
We have plenty of great options in Bluffton but will drive to eat here.
Tipps für Reisende
Nicht verpassen
Thursday Bluffton Farmers Market
10 - 2 in Old Town Martin Family Park
Verkehrsmittel
Saturday traffic on Hwy 278
Check in day for Hilton Head rentals is Saturday afternoon.
Often eastbound traffic backs up for miles.
Avoid going east on Saturday afternoon.
YOu may drive on Bluffton Parkway which is parallel.
Bräuche und Kultur
Pictures not permitted inside the Bluffton Oyster Factory
A print, "Bluffton Oyster Factory Shuckers" may be purchased to support the seafood workers.