Allendale Hotels

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If you want to travel to South Carolina, you may want to stay in one of the Allendale hotels. These hotels are located near the University of South Carolina in Bluffton. You will have hot, daily breakfasts as well as high speed Internet when you stay at the Allendale hotels. The rooms have microwaves and mini-refrigerators for your convenience and they also have a desk for your working use. If you are bringing your whole family, some of the rooms have sofa beds to accommodate more people. Your stay at the Allendale hotels will allow you to enjoy an outdoor pool and fitness room. You can also make use of the gift shop and convenient store during your visit.

When you stay in the Allendale hotels, you will be just a short drive away from Hilton Head Island. There are many things to see and do on this island and they can keep you busy for days in a row. If you are on a family vacation, you can find things to inspire everyone in your family. The sandy shores will capture the imagination of children as they search for unique shells and build sandcastles. The beauty of the sea will be enough to entertain the adults. The Coastal Discovery Museum offers many different cruises around Hilton Head and plenty of nature tours as well. You can also participate in the ecological programs that are available for every age group. Your children may enjoy "Gettin' to Know the Gator", which features a live alligator. You can also take kayak tours through the local waterways and see marine life up close.

There are lots of fun activities for families to enjoy when you have an hour or two to spare. The island has several miniature golf courses including Pirate's Island, which gives a very unusual mini-golf experience. All of the courses are accessible through the extensive bike path system in the area. You can walk or bike to the courses and then make an afternoon of playing and having fun.

Children also enjoy the Sandbox, a local children's museum. This museum is a great place to learn and explore with the various interactive displays. If you hit a rainy day and need to stay inside, you can let your children's imaginations take hold as they run wild in the museum. Another great place to spend a rainy day inside is the Island Playground. This indoor playground has inflatable slides, an imagination station, obstacle courses and even a picnic area. If you have young children, there is a smaller area that allows toddlers to explore and play.

When you are in the area, it can be fun to catch some of the special events that happen throughout the year. The Arts Center of Coastal Carolina has many productions all year round. You may get to enjoy a festival of some kind or special exhibits, outdoor concerts, or even fireworks.

This area of the country is well known for its outdoor activities. You will most likely want to spend as much time outside as possible when you visit. Hilton Head has plenty of nature preserves that are both entertaining and interesting. You can view natural flowers, fine wildlife, or use a lookout that was first used by early settlers. You can even walk in land that has been left undisturbed since the area was settled. There are many historic landmarks on the island including a 4,000-year-old Indian Shell Ring.

Biking is one of the most popular activities in the area. You can rent a bike from many different places if you have not brought one of your own. You can reach much of the island on your bike and it is a popular way to get from place to place. Many people like to go across the bridge that takes you to Pinckney Island. The Main Trail on the island is 3.5 miles long and gives you lovely views of the water where you can often see dolphins and other sea life. Birds and many different plants are often on the trail making the experience all the more enjoyable. There are more than 50 miles of trails on the island and beaches spanning 12 miles. If you are looking for extraordinary places to explore, you will find plenty on Hilton Head Island and in the surrounding areas.

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