Things To Do and Places To See In Bluffton South Carolina
Located on a high bluff overlooking the May River, Bluffton South Carolina is reflective of more than 200 years of history and culture, known as much for its classic Southern charm as its beautiful lowcountry scenery. Visitors, as well as those who have chosen to call this beautiful area home, will find so much to see and do in beautiful Bluffton. From exploring the lowcountry waterways to discovering more about its history to experiencing its eclectic art scene – there’s something here for everyone. Here are just a few of the many fun things to do in Bluffton:
Take a kayak tours with Native Guide Kayak Tours along the May and the New River. Get the chance to get upclose to the surrounding natural beauty, explore the estuaries, and learn about the unique lowcountry eco-sytem’s plants and wildlife while learning about the history of this coastal village.
Climb aboard May River Excursions’ 24′ Carolina Skiff for a variety of boating excursions ranging from dolphin watching and shark fishing to fishing, shrimping and crabbing excursions. If you are feeling a bit more adventurous, they also offer watersports rides and instruction.
Rose Hill Mansion is a pre-Civil War rice plantation house in Bluffton that offers an hour long tour highlighting period furniture, including original Kirk memorabilia, and describes the vital role of the house and its owners in Lowcountry history. Tours are conducted by either the owner or a Kirk family descendant and after the tour refreshments are served in the mansion’s dining room.
The Heyward House, CIRCA 1840, with its original slave cabin and summer kitchen, is one of only eight antebellum homes remaining in the Lowcountry coastal town of Bluffton, South Carolina. Take a guided tour of the house and grounds or pick up a map for a self-guided walking tours that will take you through the Historic District or make an appointment for a guided walking tour.
Browse the charming art district in Old Town Bluffton for that must-have piece of art. Head to Four Corners Art Gallery & Fine Framing for a collection of artists’ works that reflect the region including Gullah art, Jacob Preston Pottery is a studio/showroom where you are welcome to watch and ask questions of this full-time working potter, or find your way to Society of Bluffton Artists which features the works of over 90 local artists.
Discover the low-country golf experience you’ve been searching for. Golfing has never been more beautiful than amid the towering moss-draped oaks and rolling terrain found at any one of the many fine Bluffton golf courses.
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