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. LOCAL MUST-SEES HENRY C. CHAMBERS WATERFRONT PARK, Beaufort • THE HEYWARD HOUSE MUSEUM AND WELCOME CENTER, Bluffton • EDISTO ISLAND SERPENTARIUM AND GIFT SHOP, Edisto Island • BONITO BOATHOUSE, Fripp Island • HILTON HEAD ISLAND BIKE TRAILS, Hilton Head Island • HUNTING ISLAND STATE PARK, Hunting Island • SHRIMP SHACK, Saint Helena Island • COLLETON MUSEUM AND FARMERS MARKET, Walterboro Hilton Head Island 67