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All United States South Carolina Hilton Head Island

The Atlas Obscura Guide To Hilton Head Island

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Updated May 15, 2019

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St. Helena Island

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Gullah Heritage Trail

The language and heritage of a nearly forgotten culture can still be explored in this Southern enclave.
Neptune keeps time, as long as the sun is shining

Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

King Neptune Sundial

On Hilton Head Island this bronze King of the Sea rules all things briny—and lets you know if you’re late for lunch.
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St. Helena Island, South Carolina

St. Helena Parish Chapel of Ease Ruins

The remains of a chapel created for convenience.
15 miles from Hilton Head Island

Beaufort, South Carolina

Kazoobie Kazoo Museum

This museum gives tribute to the underappreciated "Down-South Submarine."
15 miles from Hilton Head Island
The Anchorage in Beaufort

Beaufort, South Carolina

Haint Blue Porch Ceilings

The Lowcountry color with the power to stop evil from entering a home.
15 miles from Hilton Head Island
Permanently Closed

Hardeeville, South Carolina

Thelma and Louise

A pink and gray pair of pachyderms advertise a fireworks shop.
19 miles from Hilton Head Island

Savannah, Georgia

Grave of Corinne Elliot Lawton

This haunting tombstone comes complete with a heartbreaking story of love and loss.
20 miles from Hilton Head Island
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Stories About Hilton Head Island

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May 15, 2019

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