Hilton Head Island Travel Guide
Hilton Head’s 12 miles of beaches and slow pace of life have drawn families and travelers for decades. Before 1956, when the first bridge opened, Hilton Head was a sleepy Southern island. It takes its name from Captain William Hilton, who claimed it for the British crown in 1663. Credit: Dennis Govani/Getty Images In the 1960s, the island saw the rapid expansion of tourist infrastructure. Most of all, it’s a place to slow down and enjoy the Lowcountry lifestyle....