Looking for a unique adventure the entire family will enjoy? Hilton Head may be known for its beautiful beaches, but there’s a lot more to explore on this lovely coastal island. This fun day trip will take you to the Coastal Discovery Museum where you can learn all about the wonders of South Carolina Lowcountry and then as a treat, head over to one of the most iconic ice cream shops in town.

The Coastal Discovery Museum might just be one of the most underrated museums in South Carolina.

Chris Iverson/Google Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, USA

The 68-acre museum houses a little bit of everything: wildlife, historic artifacts, nature walks, and so much more.

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Inside, you’ll find both permanent and temporary exhibits covering a wide range of South Carolina history.

Michael Rose/Google From seashells that wash ashore to Revolutionary War artifacts, it’s all here under one roof.

Once you’ve soaked in the exhibits inside, it’s time to explore the grounds.

https://www.coastaldiscovery.org 68 acres of beautiful scenery and history!

The 2-mile trail will lead you over the salt marsh, with stunning views along the way.

Coastal Museum/Facebook You might even see some of the local wildlife including egrets, herons, and maybe even a gator or two.

Don’t forget to check out the horse barn!

Coastal Museum/Facebook These two Marsh Tacky gentle giants look like they are living out their best lives, don’t they? The barn was actually originally built in the 1930s and then was restored a few years ago.

After you’ve soaked in all the sights at the museum, it’s time to treat yourself to a scoop or two.

King of Africa/Google It’s about 7 miles away from the museum, right along the coast.

The Ice Cream Cone has been a tradition for countless Hilton Head visitors since it opened in 1971.

Madison Jameson/Google Specializing in soft-serve, shakes, malts, floats, and nostalgic ice cream sodas and sundaes, they just don’t make them like this anymore.

Always homemade, The Ice Cream Cone boasts 78 hand-dipped flavors you’ll want to try.

Don White/Google You’ll always find the traditional flavors like chocolate and vanilla, but you may be tempted to try one of the many signature flavors that are made from scratch here like Coconut Almond Joy, Deep Dish Apple Pie, or Bourbon Pecan.

The hardest part (once you decide on a flavor) is the vessel. Are you going with a cup? A cone? What kind of cone?

https://www.colignyicecreamcone.com And then there’s this epic sundae which looks more like a work of art than a tasty treat.

Treat yourself to a double scoop of your top two flavors and save yourself the trouble of just picking one.

Jennifer A./Google You deserve it. Who knows, you might just create a dynamic duo of flavors so good, they might just add it to the menu!

Be sure to visit the Coastal Discovery Museum’s website for more information before you head over, and don’t forget to give the Ice Cream Cone a follow on Facebook so you never miss out on any specialty flavors. If you’re planning on staying on Hilton Head, you’ll love this hidden resort in South Carolina. 

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Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, USA

Michael Rose/Google

From seashells that wash ashore to Revolutionary War artifacts, it’s all here under one roof.

https://www.coastaldiscovery.org

68 acres of beautiful scenery and history!

Coastal Museum/Facebook

You might even see some of the local wildlife including egrets, herons, and maybe even a gator or two.

These two Marsh Tacky gentle giants look like they are living out their best lives, don’t they? The barn was actually originally built in the 1930s and then was restored a few years ago.

King of Africa/Google

It’s about 7 miles away from the museum, right along the coast.

Madison Jameson/Google

Specializing in soft-serve, shakes, malts, floats, and nostalgic ice cream sodas and sundaes, they just don’t make them like this anymore.

Don White/Google

You’ll always find the traditional flavors like chocolate and vanilla, but you may be tempted to try one of the many signature flavors that are made from scratch here like Coconut Almond Joy, Deep Dish Apple Pie, or Bourbon Pecan.

https://www.colignyicecreamcone.com

And then there’s this epic sundae which looks more like a work of art than a tasty treat.

Jennifer A./Google

You deserve it. Who knows, you might just create a dynamic duo of flavors so good, they might just add it to the menu!

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Address: The Ice Cream Cone, 1 N Forest Beach Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928, USAAddress: Coastal Discovery Museum, 70 Honey Horn Dr, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926, USA