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Bluffton sits high on the bluff of the May River and just across the bridge from Hilton Head Island. The once sleepy community has grown up in the last 10 years. Bluffton is now a town worth a stop or visit. The historic downtown offers period home tours, antiquing and a mix of artsy and eclectic shopping not found in too many places. There are outlet malls and traditional stores, restaurants both locally owned and the chains for those who aren't into adventure. New development of the Promenade in Bluffton has brought in Corks Wine Bar and other establishments to the downtown area.
Palmetto Bluff just a few miles outside of town is worth a visit, as is boating on the May River. Fortunately, the ferry can take you from Old Town Bluffton to Palmetto Bluff, making it easy to kill two birds with one stone. If you are a golfer, be sure and take in a few of the Bluffton courses such as Hilton Head National, Crescent Pointe, Eagles Pointe, Rose Hill, Island West and others.