What are the Best Things to Do in Hilton Head, South Carolina?

04 Explore Sea Pines Forest Preserve

While Hilton Head is most famous for its beaches, this diverse island is home to multiple ecosystem types. Head over to the Sea Pines Forest Preserve to see a sprawling forest laced with swampy marshes, which you can explore along a system of raised boardwalks. Keep an eye out for Native American artifacts and ruins, particularly the 4,000-year-old Sea Pines Shell Ring, and be sure to visit the sprawling Warner W. Plahs Wildflower Field to see native species in bloom.

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