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Coastal Discovery Museum, Hilton Head

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Take tours of marshlands, beaches, and waterways, and learn about the natural history of the area at Coastal Discovery Museum. Wander through trails and gardens with tall oaks, a carnivorous plant exhibit, and a butterfly enclosure. Take one of the many tours, such as the lowland critter encounter, where you can hold a live alligator and pet snakes and turtles. Other tours include river expeditions, a dolphin cruise, kayaking tours, a beach turtle walk, and several other options. The museum and gift shop feature snacks as well as souvenirs--or pack your own lunch and picnic on the grounds. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Coastal Discovery Museum by using our Hilton Head online route planner.

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By SherryL989

We've been coming to the island for 30+ years and never made time for this. Now I wish we had! We visited the museum and did the walking tour around the property. Inside were fabulous displays of...

We've been coming to the island for 30+ years and never made time for this. Now I wish we had! We visited the museum and did the walking tour around the property. Inside were fabulous displays of... more »
By Sandra S

Really enjoyed the self guided tour of the grounds. We used the audio guide downloaded from the QR code on-site. We started our visit by viewing and reading all the displays inside the house. Very..... more

Really enjoyed the self guided tour of the grounds. We used the audio guide downloaded from the QR code on-site. We started our visit by viewing and reading all the displays inside the house. Very..... more »

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By Julie Goldammer

This is a great spot to visit if you have an hour or two to explore the inner exhibits and the exterior trail. It's a very educational place and is great for all ages. We went in the rain which wasn't bad. We could still are our way outdoors with an umbrella and raincoat. We especially liked the history and lantern exhibit. Quite a nice treat.

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By Mike Moore

Great spot to visit and learn about the island wildlife. There is a museum (with lots of info about the birds, fish and turtles), a few outdoor (and partially shaded) exhibits including a butterfly house, two walkways into the marshland, and a couple small barns. It's free for the most part (you can leave a donation if you want) and there is a small gift shop if you want to buy a souvenir. Overall this was a fun and informative place to go.

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