Alice’s guidebook

Alice
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.
14 molta ag muintir na háite
Bluffton Oyster Factory Park
63 Wharf St
14 molta ag muintir na háite
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.
31 molta ag muintir na háite
The Church of the Cross
110 Calhoun St
31 molta ag muintir na háite
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.
7 molta ag muintir na háite
Wright Family Park
Calhoun Street
7 molta ag muintir na háite
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
9 molta ag muintir na háite
DuBois Park
67 Lawrence St
9 molta ag muintir na háite
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
15 molta ag muintir na háite
Heyward House Museum and Welcome Center
70 Boundary St
15 molta ag muintir na háite
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
13 molta ag muintir na háite
Bluffton Farmer's Market
68 Boundary St
13 molta ag muintir na háite
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
101 molta ag muintir na háite
Músaem Faisnéise Cósta
70 Honey Horn Dr
101 molta ag muintir na háite
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
24 molta ag muintir na háite
May River Excursions
81 Calhoun St
24 molta ag muintir na háite
guided river trips for sightseeing and fishing
rental bicycles in the Promenade in Old Town
8 molta ag muintir na háite
Old Town Bike Barn & Adventures
28 Dr Mellichamp Dr
8 molta ag muintir na háite
rental bicycles in the Promenade in Old Town
Guided river trips by motorboat or kayak; fishing excursions
22 molta ag muintir na háite
Outside Hilton Head
1 Shelter Cove Ln
22 molta ag muintir na háite
Guided river trips by motorboat or kayak; fishing excursions
Closest large airport. About a 45 minute drive to this location depending on traffic.
20 molta ag muintir na háite
Aerfort Idirnáisiúnta Savannah/Hilton Head
400 Airways Ave
20 molta ag muintir na háite
Closest large airport. About a 45 minute drive to this location depending on traffic.
small nearby airport limited service, usually higher prices than Savannah
10 molta ag muintir na háite
Aerfort Oileán Hilton Head
120 Beach City Rd
10 molta ag muintir na háite
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
33 molta ag muintir na háite
Fish Haul Beach Park
120 Mitchelville Rd
33 molta ag muintir na háite
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
10 molta ag muintir na háite
Gullah Museum of Hilton Head Island
12 Georgianna Dr
10 molta ag muintir na háite
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
30 molta ag muintir na háite
Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge
30 molta ag muintir na háite
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
67 molta ag muintir na háite
Hunting Island State Park
2555 Sea Island Parkway
67 molta ag muintir na háite
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
12 molta ag muintir na háite
Palmetto Bluff
12 molta ag muintir na háite
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
18 molta ag muintir na háite
Old Town Bluffton - Bluffton
5759 Guilford Pl
18 molta ag muintir na háite
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
252 molta ag muintir na háite
Savannah
252 molta ag muintir na háite
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
127 molta ag muintir na háite
Beaufort
127 molta ag muintir na háite
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.
106 molta ag muintir na háite
Hilton Head Island
106 molta ag muintir na háite
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
73 molta ag muintir na háite
Daufuskie Island
73 molta ag muintir na háite
An ususual island community with historic roots and new golf communities; Accessible by ferry or private boat
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Bluffton
63 molta ag muintir na háite

Food scene

Great for breakfast and lunch in Old Town
45 molta ag muintir na háite
The Cottage Cafe, Bakery & Tea Room
38 Calhoun St
45 molta ag muintir na háite
Great for breakfast and lunch in Old Town
Fine dining in Old Town
28 molta ag muintir na háite
The Pearl Kitchen & Bar
55 Calhoun St
28 molta ag muintir na háite
Fine dining in Old Town
A unique farm to table experience in a barnlike setting
26 molta ag muintir na háite
Cahill's Market & Chicken Kitchen
1055 May River Rd
26 molta ag muintir na háite
A unique farm to table experience in a barnlike setting
The best place to start your day!
48 molta ag muintir na háite
Corner Perk Brunch Cafe & Coffee Roasters
1297 May River Rd
48 molta ag muintir na háite
The best place to start your day!
Great seafood at reasonable prices. Parking may be difficult.
42 molta ag muintir na háite
Captain Woody's Seafood Bar
17 State Of Mind St
42 molta ag muintir na háite
Great seafood at reasonable prices. Parking may be difficult.
Fine dining in the Promenade. Valet parking available.
34 molta ag muintir na háite
Bluffton Room
15 Promenade St
34 molta ag muintir na háite
Fine dining in the Promenade. Valet parking available.
Fine dining, intimate setting. A bit noisy.
18 molta ag muintir na háite
May River Grill
1263 May River Rd
18 molta ag muintir na háite
Fine dining, intimate setting. A bit noisy.
Fine dining, small plate options, fabulous desserts. Off the beaten path.
10 molta ag muintir na háite
Pour Richard's
4376 Bluffton Parkway
10 molta ag muintir na háite
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 molta ag muintir na háite
Local pie Bluffton
15 State Of Mind St
23 molta ag muintir na háite
Great pizza in the heart of the Promenade. Parking difficult.
11 molta ag muintir na háite
Bluffton Barbeque
11 State Of Mind St
11 molta ag muintir na háite
Reasonable prices, good quality
13 molta ag muintir na háite
Jim 'N Nick's Bar-B-Q
872 Fording Island Rd
13 molta ag muintir na háite
Reasonable prices, good quality
A local icon, best for breakfast
18 molta ag muintir na háite
Squat 'N' Gobble
1231 May River Rd
18 molta ag muintir na háite
A local icon, best for breakfast
Plenty of parking
10 molta ag muintir na háite
Downtown Deli
1223 May River Rd
10 molta ag muintir na háite
Plenty of parking
Who doesn't like donuts? Open weekend mornings
11 molta ag muintir na háite
Alljoy Donut Co
22 Heyward St
11 molta ag muintir na háite
Who doesn't like donuts? Open weekend mornings
Our favorite seafood restaurant. Casual, dock seating on Skull Creek
183 molta ag muintir na háite
Hudson's Seafood House On The Docks
1 Hudson Rd
183 molta ag muintir na háite
Our favorite seafood restaurant. Casual, dock seating on Skull Creek
Interesting, unique liquor as well as old favorites Beautiful building, plenty of parking
21 molta ag muintir na háite
Burnt Church Distillery
120 Bluffton Rd
21 molta ag muintir na háite
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 molta ag muintir na háite
FARM Bluffton
1301 May River Rd
22 molta ag muintir na háite
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 molta ag muintir na háite
Charlie's L'Etoile Verte
8 New Orleans Rd
26 molta ag muintir na háite
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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Ná caill

Thursday Bluffton Farmers Market

10 - 2 in Old Town Martin Family Park
Taisteal timpeall

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.