2008 Woodie Awards
Island offers getaway, outdoor recreation
Issue date: 5/2/08 Section: College Life
Ashley Henson
Staff writer
Hilton Head, S.C.
Since this is the last week of school, you may want to get as far from Murray, as possible.
Somewhere someone is teeing off for a round of golf. Somewhere a family is enjoying their Atlantic vacation and sticking their feet in the sand, maybe even gazing at the sunset. These are all the perks of visiting Hilton Head Island, S.C. will offer you.
Consider a 10-hour drive (or maybe closer, depending on your hometown) to Hilton Head. The island offers everything, for everyone, no matter what your taste may be.
Whether you are there to enjoy romance, sports or just the outdoors, Hilton Head Island has cheap and affordable ways to keep you entertained.
The Sea Pines Forest Reserve is the perfect cheap attraction if you love the outdoors. Located on the southwest tip of the island, you can enjoy a walk through the elevated boardwalks and swamps of this 400-acre reserve.
Visitors of the reserve can picnic on Lake Joe and watch for baby alligators that call the lake their home.
Water sports are always a huge tourist attraction when visiting Hilton Head Island. You can rent vessels to go boating, kayaking, skiing, knee boarding, wake boarding and jet skiing. The island has unlimited access to the Atlantic Ocean and nearby rivers.
For the romance portion of the excursion, Hilton Head Island has several places to wine and dine. Raw oysters are a common item on any menu as well as fried alligator tail, but the island is also full of juice bars and small shacks to quench your thirst.
Of the drink shacks located along the beach, the local favorites are the frozen Fruit Loop from the daiquiri bar. You can also order a mojito complete with a sugar cane stick to sweeten the deal.
The restaurant selection on the island will fit any budget whether you are looking for an elegant getaway or a sports bar.
As for shopping, Hilton Head Island offers a wide variety of cheap and accessible stores and boutiques that are pocket-friendly.
Staff writer
Hilton Head, S.C.
Since this is the last week of school, you may want to get as far from Murray, as possible.
Somewhere someone is teeing off for a round of golf. Somewhere a family is enjoying their Atlantic vacation and sticking their feet in the sand, maybe even gazing at the sunset. These are all the perks of visiting Hilton Head Island, S.C. will offer you.
Consider a 10-hour drive (or maybe closer, depending on your hometown) to Hilton Head. The island offers everything, for everyone, no matter what your taste may be.
Whether you are there to enjoy romance, sports or just the outdoors, Hilton Head Island has cheap and affordable ways to keep you entertained.
The Sea Pines Forest Reserve is the perfect cheap attraction if you love the outdoors. Located on the southwest tip of the island, you can enjoy a walk through the elevated boardwalks and swamps of this 400-acre reserve.
Visitors of the reserve can picnic on Lake Joe and watch for baby alligators that call the lake their home.
Water sports are always a huge tourist attraction when visiting Hilton Head Island. You can rent vessels to go boating, kayaking, skiing, knee boarding, wake boarding and jet skiing. The island has unlimited access to the Atlantic Ocean and nearby rivers.
For the romance portion of the excursion, Hilton Head Island has several places to wine and dine. Raw oysters are a common item on any menu as well as fried alligator tail, but the island is also full of juice bars and small shacks to quench your thirst.
Of the drink shacks located along the beach, the local favorites are the frozen Fruit Loop from the daiquiri bar. You can also order a mojito complete with a sugar cane stick to sweeten the deal.
The restaurant selection on the island will fit any budget whether you are looking for an elegant getaway or a sports bar.
As for shopping, Hilton Head Island offers a wide variety of cheap and accessible stores and boutiques that are pocket-friendly.
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