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Planning a trip to Hilton Head Island? Our experienced travel editors break down the town so you can make the most of your stay. Let these itineraries be your guide, whether you're here for a weekend or a whole week.
- Day 1
- 1 Go to the beach, of course!
- 2 Dig into a platter of fried oysters at Hudson's on the Dock.
- 3 Hike some of the 8 miles of trails at the Sea Pines Forest Preserve.
- 4 Have dinner under the trees at Old Fort Pub—always start with the she-crab soup.
- Day 2
- 1 Visit the postcard-pretty town of Bluffton.
- 2 Grab a slice at Giuseppi's Pizza and Pasta.
- 3 Try one of the 36 beers on tap at The Lodge.
- Day 3
- 1 Tee off at the Harbour Town Golf Links.
- 2 Dine on impeccable sea food at Red Fish.
- 3 Join a free wine-tasting at Wine Times 4.
- Day 4
- 1 Climb the red-and-white-striped Harbour Town Lighthouse.
- 2 Have "an artistic dining experience" at The Studio.
- 3 Take a cruise on the Flying Circus, Advanced Sail Inc.'s speedy catamaran.
- Day 5
- 1 Take a tour of Daufuskie Island, made famous by novelist Pat Conroy.
- 2 Dine on old-fashioned Italian favorites at Michael Anthony's.
- 3 Lick a cone of blueberry-pomegranate sorbet at Pino Gelato.
- Day 6
- 1 Learn more about the critters of the Lowcountry at Coastal Discovery Museum.
- 2 Rent a jet ski from H20 Sports and go on an ocean joyride.
- 3 Enjoy dinner on the deck at the beloved Salty Dog Cafe.
- Day 7
- 1 Try the famous deep dish French toast at Signe's Bakery and Cafe, or just grab a muffin to go.
- 2 Tee off at Palmetto Dunes.
- 3 Hunt for bargains at Tanger Outlet.
- 4 Sip a cocktail and nod your head to the beat at The Jazz Corner.
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