Hilton Head, South
Carolina has a rich cultural heritage. Its language is part slave, native and
Elizabethian English. Hilton Head offers diverse music attractions such as the
Hilton Head Orchestra, the Jazz Corner, Gene Murrell, Deas-Guyz and Chamber
Music Hilton Head.
Hilton Head’s
society has a prolific influence over the arts. Artwork may be viewed at both
galleries and museums. The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina exhibits visual and
performing arts. The Smith Galleries showcases contemporary American fine art
and crafts. The Pinkhouse Gallery exhibits art and framing from both native and
national artists. Art lovers must also visit the Coastal Discovery Museum and
the Hilton Head Art League. The South Carolina Repertory Company performs
comedies and dramas.
Those who choose to
venture of the wild side must experience the thrill of H2O Sports. Parasailing,
waterskiing, and wave runners are its specialties. Tourists may also experience
dolphin excursions while aboard the Pau Hana and Flying Circus catamaran
sailboats. Skull Creek Marina is toured by the Whipple Charter Boat. Delight in
kayaking with Kayak Hilton Head and Cool Breeze Kayaking. With Kayak Hilton
Head, dolphins play in the waters at Broad Creek. Cool breeze kayaking
adventures into Hilton Head’s salt marsh creeks while sightseers witness
up-close encounters with dolphins, otters, minks, osprey and woodstorks.
In-shore and
off-shore fishing is available through Bonanza Sportsfishing. Captain Hook Party
Fishing Boat takes fishing to the extremes with deep sea and shark fishing.
The Commander
Zodiac delves into tidal marshes. Youth and children explore Island Rec Center
and Gregg Russell’s Harbour Town and Bubble Gum Club. Russell founded Hilton
Head Heroes and Lids for Kids. Children with life threatening diseases receive
family vacations. Those undergoing chemotherapy receive hats. Russell has
performed with George Burns, The Beach Boys and Stephen Curtis Chapman. Children
also enjoy cruises on the Drifter and Gypsy Excursions.
Tennis and
racquetball opportunities reside at Van Der Meer Tennis, Hilton Head Golf and
Raquet Club, and Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center. Along the beautiful beaches lays
an abundance of housing opportunities, including the Hilton Head Resort with
cabanas, hot tubs and a playground for the kiddos.