10 TOP Things to Do in South Carolina Lowcountry February 2026

Tried to capture all this heron as it flew past. Put all of them in one image. Truly a good place to find some marsh dwellers.

We saw a sign for some church ruins. How could I not go? These ruins are owned by a private owner and can be walked around free of charge.

Known also as the Sheldon Church or Old Sheldon Church, the building was originally known as Prince William's Parish Church. The church was built as a chapel of ease in the English Georgian style, using the Roman Tuscan or Doric order, between 1745 and 1753.

The traditional understanding is that Prince William's was burned by the British in 1779 during the Revolutionary War, rebuilt in 1826, and then burned again in 1865 during the Civil War:

Lying amongst ancient oaks and scattered graves, the Old Sheldon Church ruins is a historic site in northern Beaufort County, South Carolina. Built between 1751-57, the Anglican church was primarily paid for by Lieutenant Governor William Bull, who "greatly assisted General Oglethorpe in establishing the physical layout of Savannah, Georgia." The church was partially burned during the American Revolution, only to be rebuilt and later dismantled shortly after the American Civil War. The church is often called Old Sheldon after Bull's plantation.

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What to do in South Carolina Lowcountry

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Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island

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Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island is just one of the places to see in Parris Island, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Coligny Beach

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If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Coligny Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Hilton Head Island. Wander the seaside and forests while you're in the area.

Coligny Plaza

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You can enjoy retail therapy at Coligny Plaza during your trip to Hilton Head Island. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

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Shelter Cove Harbour

Explore the waterfront of Shelter Cove Harbour and enjoy other activities such as golfing in Hilton Head Island. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Sea Pines Forest Preserve

Explore the lovely green spaces of Sea Pines Forest Preserve and enjoy the golf courses in Hilton Head Island. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Bay Street

During your trip to Beaufort, you can enjoy retail therapy at Bay Street. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants.

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Harbour Town Golf Links

Enjoy a round of golf in Hilton Head Island at Harbour Town Golf Links. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Harbour Town Lighthouse

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You can find out about the history of Hilton Head Island with a stop at Harbour Town Lighthouse. Wander through the beautiful beaches and seaside in this family-friendly area.

Visitor's Center, ACE Basin, South Carolina.

South Carolina Welcome Center

After visiting South Carolina Welcome Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Hardeeville. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Sea Pines

While visiting Sea Pines, you might make a stop by sights like Atlantic Dunes by Davis Love III and Harbour Town Golf Links.

At about the same time through the influence of Captain John Stoney and Mr. Isaac Fripp another congregation was formed and a church of wood, on a brick foundation, 40 x 30 ft. was built on Hilton Head Island. Divine Service was performed alternately at each church (St. Luke's Parish Church and Zion Chapel of Ease,) and since there was no Parsonage, the Minister resided with his parishioners.

In 1833, the Rt. Rev. Nathaniel Bowen, Third Bishop of South Carolina, consecrated Zion Chapel, it having been, the record cryptically says, "thrown out of use as to the worship for which it had been originally erected, but now happily recovered." Diocesan records show that Divine Services were regularly held in Zion Church until November 1861 when invasion of the Island by federal armed forces necessitated the flight of the island's white population. When the Rev. Dr. James Stoney

Mid Island

While visiting Mid Island, you might make a stop by sights like Shelter Cove Harbour and Singleton Beach.

South End

If you're spending some time in South End, Sea Pines Forest Preserve and Heron Point by Pete Dye at Sea Pines Resort are top sights worth seeing.

Atlantic waves / Edisto Island Beach in South Carolina

Edisto Beach

You'll enjoy the beaches and riverfront in Edisto Beach. You might want to make time for a stop at Edisto Beach State Park or Plantation Course at Edisto.