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LOWCOUNTRY & RESORT ISLANDS The hectic pace of life seems to slow down when you head to the Lowcountry, where Spanish moss-draped oak trees and wild marshlands set the scene for relaxation. Here, fishing, sailing, kayaking, hunting and sunset watching are common pastimes. Bike along the beachfront trails and beneath the shade of subtropical maritime forests, tee off on iconic golf courses, fill up on Gullah-inspired soul food and stay in historic mansions turned into B&Bs. REGIONAL MUST-SEES Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park, Beaufort | The Heyward House Museum and Welcome Center, Bluffton Edisto Island Serpentarium and Gift Shop, Edisto Island | Hilton Head Island Bike Trails, Hilton Head Island | Hunting Island State Park, Hunting Island Shrimp Shack, St. Helena Island | Walterboro Wildlife Sanctuary, Walterboro HAND HARVESTED Established in 1899 on the banks of the May River, Bluffton Oyster Company has brought the fresh flavors of the sea and marshlands to generations of Lowcountry residents. Gem-like oysters, meaty shrimp, sweet blue crabs—each delicacy changes with the seasons and reflects the unique sense of place of South Carolina’s waterways. See boats meander to the docks to unload the day’s haul and, from September to mid- May, watch workers shuck oysters by hand. Then, head over to The Pearl Kitchen & Bar to enjoy the freshest catches turned into culinary works of art. DOCK AND DINE » Hudson’s Seafood House on the Docks, Hilton Head Island Enjoy fresh catches—mahi mahi, swordfish and seabass—all filleted in-house when you dine at this spot overlooking Port Royal Sound. » Old Daufuskie Crab Company, Daufuskie Island Be sure to order the beloved Daufuskie Deviled Crab at this bustling eatery at the Freeport Marina. » Lady’s Island Dockside, Beaufort Order the Dockside Dinner (lobster tail, scallops, crab legs, shrimp, corn and a baked potato) at this casual Lowcountry mainstay on Factory Creek. » Fishcamp on 11th Street, Port Royal Ice-cold oysters, crab cakes and Lowcountry boils are all on the menu at this portside staple. DID YOU KNOW? South Carolina is the Birthplace of Sweet Tea and home to the country’s first tea plants. While you’re here, discover even more delicious beverages—from moonshine to craft beer—when you follow the Satisfy Your Thirst Tour. Learn more at SatisfyYourThirstSC.com
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