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.
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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.
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.
Calhoun Street
Calhoun Street
Great shopping for pottery, arts and crafts and unusual items from local artisans.
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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Kystoppdagelsesmuseet
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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Savannah/Hilton Head internasjonale flyplass
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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Hilton Head Island flyplass
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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Hunting Island State Park
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
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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
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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
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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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Thursday Bluffton Farmers Market

noon until 5 in Old Town Martin Family Park
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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.
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Pictures not permitted inside the Bluffton Oyster Factory

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