Alice’s guidebook

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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 St
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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.
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 St
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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.
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 Street
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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.
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 Street
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.
Great hangout for families with children; Covered picnic pavilion and restroom facilities
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DuBois Park
67 Lawrence St
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Great 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 St
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Source 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 St
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Thursdays 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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Museo de Descubrimiento Costero
70 Honey Horn Dr
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Learn about the history and eco system of Hilton Head
Good rainy day alternative activity
The Sandbox at Tanger 2
1414 Fording Island Rd
Good 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
guided river trips for sightseeing and fishing
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May River Excursions
81 Calhoun St
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guided river trips for sightseeing and fishing
rental bicycles in the Promenade in Old Town
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Old Town Bike Barn & Adventures
28 Dr Mellichamp Dr
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rental 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 Ln
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Guided 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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Aeropuerto Internacional de Savannah/Hilton Head
400 Airways Ave
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Closest 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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Aeropuerto de Hilton Head Island
120 Beach City Rd
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small 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 Rd
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Mitchelleville 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 Dr
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Museum 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
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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 Street
Captain Amber Kuehn, a local native, knows her stuff and presents it well!
One of the most popular state parks in South Carolina
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Parque Estatal de la Isla de Caza
2555 Sea Island Parkway
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One 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
12 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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 Pl
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Historic area of Bluffton Nice sidewalks and walking Several parks for rest stops Multiple restaurant options
Newer area of Bluffton Plenty of name brand shopping Driving, not walking access
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
Public boat launch on the May River with easy access to Hilton Head and Bluffton
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
252 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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
127 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
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
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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
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An ususual island community with historic roots and new golf communities; Accessible by ferry or private boat
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Bluffton
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Food scene

Great for breakfast and lunch in Old Town
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The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room
38 Calhoun St
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Great for breakfast and lunch in Old Town
Fine dining in Old Town
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The Pearl Kitchen & Bar
55 Calhoun St
28 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fine 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 Rd
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A unique farm to table experience in a barnlike setting
The best place to start your day!
48 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Corner Perk Brunch Cafe & Coffee Roasters
1297 May River Rd
48 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The 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 St
42 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great seafood at reasonable prices. Parking may be difficult.
Fine dining in the Promenade. Valet parking available.
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bluffton Room
15 Promenade St
34 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fine dining in the Promenade. Valet parking available.
Fine dining, intimate setting. A bit noisy.
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May River Grill
1263 May River Rd
18 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Fine 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 Parkway
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Fine dining, small plate options, fabulous desserts. Off the beaten path.
Consistently good for many years Easy parking
Truffles Cafe
Consistently good for many years Easy parking
Great pizza in the heart of the Promenade. Parking difficult.
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Local pie Bluffton
15 State Of Mind St
23 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Great pizza in the heart of the Promenade. Parking difficult.
11 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Bluffton Barbeque
11 State Of Mind St
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Reasonable prices, good quality
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Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
872 Fording Island Rd
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Reasonable prices, good quality
A local icon, best for breakfast
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Squat 'N' Gobble
1231 May River Rd
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A local icon, best for breakfast
Plenty of parking
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Downtown Deli
1223 May River Rd
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Plenty of parking
Who doesn't like donuts? Open weekend mornings
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Alljoy Donut Co
22 Heyward St
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Who 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 Rd
183 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Our 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 Rd
21 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Interesting, 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.
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
FARM Bluffton
1301 May River Rd
22 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Unusual 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.
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Charlie's L'Etoile Verte
8 New Orleans Rd
26 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
Our favorite high end restaurant on Hilton Head. Fabulous fish. We have plenty of great options in Bluffton but will drive to eat here.

Consejos sobre la ciudad

No te lo pierdas

Thursday Bluffton Farmers Market

10 - 2 in Old Town Martin Family Park
Cómo moverse

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.
Costumbres y cultura

Pictures not permitted inside the Bluffton Oyster Factory

A print, "Bluffton Oyster Factory Shuckers" may be purchased to support the seafood workers.