Hilton Head Island Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
resort town in South Carolina, USA
About Hilton Head Island
Hilton Head Island was originally occupied by Native Americans, with Europeans first making contact in 1521. In 1663, Captain William Hilton came to the island and named it for himself, "Hilton's Head". The island was later settled, and activity on the island primarily consisted of farming, with the island serving as a base of operations for the Union blockade of the Confederacy. After the war, ex-slaves flocked to the island to work on plantations, with this legacy most prominent in the naming of communities on the island, which are known as plantations (though this naming convention is controversial given the ties the word "plantation" has with slavery). The first resort development occurred in 1956 with the development of Sea Pines Resort, with additional development coming over the fol
Top Attractions in Hilton Head Island
Explore the best things to see and do in Hilton Head Island:
- ★Arthur Hills Golf Course
- ★Biking
- ★George Fazio Golf Course
- ★Island Explorer
- ★Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center
- ★Robert Trent Jones Course
- ★Tiki Hut
Where to Eat in Hilton Head Island
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Amigos Cafe Y Cantina
- 🍴British Open Pub
- 🍴HH Prime
- 🍴Kenny B's
- 🍴Palmetto Bay Sunrise Cafe
- 🍴Salty Dog Cafe
Where to Stay in Hilton Head Island
- 🏨Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort
- 🏨Hilton Head Marriott Resort & Spa
- 🏨Holiday Inn Express Hilton Head Island
- 🏨Omni Hilton Head Oceanfront Resort
- 🏨Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort
- 🏨Resort Rentals of Hilton Head Island by Vacasa
Hilton Head Island Travel Guide Sections
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