Visit the Coastal Discovery Museum
Photo courtesy of the Coastal Discovery Museum The Coastal Discovery Museum, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution , should be your first stop for all things Hilton Head. This is place to go to gain a better understanding of the Lowcountry’s cultural heritage and history, its ecology , and its residents, both past and present. The museum sits on historic Honey Horn, a 68-acre property on the banks of Jarvis Creek and considered one of the Island’s most historically significant spots dating back 300 years. The only original plantation house still standing on the Island today, a collection of some of the oldest buildings that exist on Island, and A Butterfly Habitat, Discovery Lab, dragonfly pond and many other attractions are on the site. The 6,000-square-foot Discovery House contains permanent and temporary exhibits, and the fun Kids Zone. Take a walk on the designated Honey Horn Trail that features marshside boardwalks and colorful interpretive panels det...