By Elizabeth Arnold
Things to Do in Kiawah Island, South Carolina
Kiawah Island is a a family
beach and golf
resort located on a barrier island 15 miles from Charleston, South Carolina. The island is sure to please golfers and offers something for everyone in the family. For outdoor lovers, tennis courts are available, along with 10 miles of sandy beach. Dining options range from casual cafes to fancy restaurants. Tour the island's bike trails or view native wildlife at an area park. Kiawah Island is a place to escape the hustle and bustle and enjoy everything that ocean-side living offers.
The Ocean Course
Play a round or two of golf at the Ocean Course, which was a filming location for the movie "The Legend of Bagger Vance." The course, which was designed for the 1991 Ryder Cup matches, features 10 holes on the Atlantic. The famous course also hosted the 1997 World Cup.
The Ocean Course
1000 Ocean Course Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Phone: (803) 768-7272
The Aiken-Rhett House
Explore the Aiken-Rhett House in nearby Charleston. The house, which was built in 1818, depicts life in urban antebellum Charleston and features impeccably preserved slave quarters.
The Aiken-Rhett House
48 Elizabeth Street
Charleston, SC 29401
Phone: (843) 723-1623
www.historiccharleston.org
Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
Take your children to the Children's Museum of the Lowcountry, which features the "Creativity Castle," the "Lowcountry Shrimping" exhibit and a children's garden. The exhibits are hands-on and teach children about South Carolina life. Interactive classes are offered on the weekends.
Children's Museum of the Lowcountry
25 Ann Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Phone: (843) 853-8962
The Gallery at Freshfields Village
Spend the day browsing the artwork at Freshfields Village, which features fine crafts, oil paintings and sculptures from the 19th and 20th centuries. Artwork from the Charleston Renaissance is also on display.
The Gallery at Freshfields Village
130 Gardener's Circle, Suite 125
Johns Island, SC 29455
Phone: (843) 768-8788
www.freshfieldsvillage.com
Night Heron Park
Enjoy the outdoors at Night Heron Park, which features 21 acres of fitness trails, soccer fields, volleyball courts and swimming pools. The park's nature center offers wildlife exhibits and paddling, walking and fishing tours.
Night Heron Park
Sea Forest Drive
Kiawah Island, SC 29455
Phone: (800) 654-2924
www.kiawahresort.com/recreation
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About the Author:
Elizabeth Arnold, who studied English at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, has written for a wide variety of publications and websites. Her experience includes writing travel features for "Recommend" magazine and packaging and marketing copy for both Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Warner Bros. consumer products. Recently, Arnold was a staff writer for "Special Events" magazine.
Photo Credits:
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