What to do in South Carolina Lowcountry, SC

Activities, attractions and tours

Tried to capture all this heron as it flew past. Put all of them in one image. Truly a good place to find some marsh dwellers.
Tried to capture all this heron as it flew past. Put all of them in one image. Truly a good place to find some marsh dwellers.
Some even have babies!
We saw a sign for some church ruins. How could I not go? These ruins are owned by a private owner and can be walked around free of charge. Known also as the Sheldon Church or Old Sheldon Church, the building was originally known as Prince William's Parish Church. The church was built as a chapel of ease in the English Georgian style, using the Roman Tuscan or Doric order, between 1745 and 1753. The traditional understanding is that Prince William's was burned by the British in 1779 during the Revolutionary War, rebuilt in 1826, and then burned again in 1865 during the Civil War:
Lying amongst ancient oaks and scattered graves, the Old Sheldon Church ruins is a historic site in northern Beaufort County, South Carolina. Built between 1751-57, the Anglican church was primarily paid for by Lieutenant Governor William Bull, who "greatly assisted General Oglethorpe in establishing the physical layout of Savannah, Georgia." The church was partially burned during the American Revolution, only to be rebuilt and later dismantled shortly after the American Civil War. The church is often called Old Sheldon after Bull's plantation. #History

South Carolina Lowcountry Attractions

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Places of interest in South Carolina Lowcountry

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South Carolina Lowcountry attractions

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Savannah Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

Savannah Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

Activity duration is 1 day
9.4 out of 10 with 775 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £36 per adult
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Tybee Island Day at the Beach Experience from Savannah

Tybee Island Day at the Beach Experience from Savannah

Activity duration is 6 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 96 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £82 per adult
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Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.2 out of 10 with 269 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £69 per adult
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Historic Tour of Tybee Island

Historic Tour of Tybee Island

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 142 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £27 per adult
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Hilton Head Island: America’s Cup Afternoon Sail

Hilton Head Island: America’s Cup Afternoon Sail

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 81 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is £41 per adult
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What to do in South Carolina Lowcountry

Popular places to visit

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Coligny Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Coligny Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Hilton Head Island. Wander the seaside and forests while you're in the area.

Coligny Beach
The Yellow Foot Prints at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, South Carolina

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is just one of the places to see in Parris Island, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island
D8H8TH Golfers on 18th Hole at exclusive Habour Town Golf Links in Hilton Head South Carolina with famous red and white lighthouse

Harbour Town Golf Links

Enjoy a round of golf in Hilton Head Island at Harbour Town Golf Links. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Harbour Town Golf Links
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Coligny Plaza

You can enjoy retail therapy at Coligny Plaza during your trip to Hilton Head Island. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Coligny Plaza
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Shelter Cove Harbour

Explore the waterfront of Shelter Cove Harbour and enjoy other activities such as golfing in Hilton Head Island. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Shelter Cove Harbour
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA, Sea Pines Forest Preserve

Sea Pines Forest Preserve

Explore the lovely green spaces of Sea Pines Forest Preserve and enjoy the golf courses in Hilton Head Island. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Sea Pines Forest Preserve
Stormy day on Bay Street.

Bay Street

During your trip to Beaufort, you can enjoy retail therapy at Bay Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

Bay Street
Drone shot of Harbour Town.

Harbour Town Lighthouse

You can find out about the history of Hilton Head Island with a stop at Harbour Town Lighthouse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Harbour Town Lighthouse
Relaxing spot with nearby restaurants and shops. The swings I guess are for the weary shopper

Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park

Explore the great outdoors at Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, a lovely green space in Beaufort. Wander the waterfront in this family-friendly area.

Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park

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Sunset at Harbour Town.

Sea Pines

While visiting Sea Pines, you might make a stop by sights like Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III and Harbour Town Golf Links.

Sea Pines
Sunset at Harbour Town.

South End

If you're spending some time in South End, Sea Pines Forest Preserve and Heron Point by Pete Dye at Sea Pines Resort are top sights worth seeing.

South End
Atlantic waves / Edisto Island Beach in South Carolina

Edisto Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and riverfront in Edisto Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Edisto Beach State Park or Plantation Course at Edisto.

Edisto Beach
At about the same time through the influence of Captain John Stoney and Mr. Isaac Fripp another congregation was formed and a church of wood, on a brick foundation, 40 x 30 ft. was built on Hilton Head Island. Divine Service was performed alternately at each church (St. Luke's Parish Church and Zion Chapel of Ease,) and since there was no Parsonage, the Minister resided with his parishioners. In 1833, the Rt. Rev. Nathaniel Bowen, Third Bishop of South Carolina, consecrated Zion Chapel, it having been, the record cryptically says, "thrown out of use as to the worship for which it had been originally erected, but now happily recovered." Diocesan records show that Divine Services were regularly held in Zion Church until November 1861 when invasion of the Island by federal armed forces necessitated the flight of the island's white population. When the Rev. Dr. James Stoney

Mid Island

While visiting Mid Island, you might make a stop by sights like Shelter Cove Harbour and Singleton Beach.

Mid Island
Aerial panorama view of Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, USA.

South Forest Beach

If you're spending some time in South Forest Beach, Coligny Beach and Sea Pines Forest Preserve are top sights worth seeing.

South Forest Beach
Walkway to the beach.

North Forest Beach

If you're spending some time in North Forest Beach, Coligny Plaza and Coligny Beach are top sights worth seeing.

North Forest Beach

 

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Day trip destinations from South Carolina Lowcountry

Aerial View of the Charleston Suburb of Summerville, South Carolina

Summerville

Aerial 360 degree view panorama of coastal highway bridge and marina in South Carolina.

Port Royal

Aerial view of a mostly empty container ship leaving the port of Savannah, Georgia, USA.

Port Wentworth

Tybee Island which includes general coastal views, a beach and skyline

Tybee Island

Ancient church ruins with archways and old oak tree, South Carolina, USA

Yemassee

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Fairfax

Tunnel of Oak trees

Edisto Island

Aerial view of exclusive golf community on the Atlantic coast of USA.

Fripp Island

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