3-Day Bluffton Itinerary
3-Day Bluffton Itinerary
Three days to go deep — Old Town, the outdoors, golf, and the Lowcountry table.
Three days gives you enough time to do Bluffton properly — the historic district, the river, the wildlife refuge, a round of golf, and the full range of the Lowcountry table. This itinerary moves at a comfortable pace, leaving room for the unexpected.
Day 1 — Old Town Deep Dive
Heyward House Museum guided tour — the best introduction to Bluffton history
SOBA gallery and the independent studios along Calhoun and Boundary Streets
Church of the Cross, Oyster Factory Park, and the May River bluff
Dinner at The Bluffton Room
Day 2 — Outdoors & Wildlife
Guided kayak tour of the May River marshes
Pinckney Island Wildlife Refuge — 4,000 acres of trails, birds, and alligators
Fish camp dinner on the May River
Day 3 — Golf & Departure
18 holes at Old South Golf Links or Eagle's Pointe — both offer stunning marsh views
Final Old Town stroll and lunch before heading home
Insider Tips
Book kayak tours and tee times before you arrive — both fill up on weekends.
The Heyward House is closed Sundays — schedule Day 1 for a weekday if possible.
Pinckney Island is best in the morning — cooler temperatures and more active wildlife.
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