5 of the best indoor activities on Hilton Head to stay cool and beat the summer heat
Amid the wind, rain and repeated scorching heat advisories, finding somewhere that hosts both a dry environment with air conditioning might be quite the feat.
If you’re looking to stay inside, yet still enjoy the last weeks of summer, Hilton Head Island has plenty of activities to enjoy that don’t include getting caught in a storm or sweating through a heat advisory.
Here are five activities to enjoy on a hot or rainy day on Hilton Head Island.
Explore an Escape Room
The Escape Room on Hilton Head is a perfect activity for any adventurous or problem-solving family that is looking to escape the heat and rain outdoors. Featuring several different rooms to choose from, Hilton Head Escape Room is open daily from 1-9 p.m. and advertises a rate of $32.95 for anyone over 6 years old. The establishment can be found at 10 Executive Park Drive Suite 102, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928 toward the south end of the island. For more information, they can be reached at 843-681-7529.
Paint Your Own Pottery
Need a creative outlet? Head to The Art Cafe near Coligny Plaza to paint your own pottery. The establishment creates fun for all ages regardless of the weather and has “hundreds of items to choose from,” according to their website, which vary in price and style.
The Art Cafe is open daily and can be found at 5 Lagoon Road. For more information, call 843-785-5525.
Grab Drinks at Hilton Head Distillery
Are you at least 21 years old? Hilton Head Distillery, the island’s only craft distillery, offers a unique experience for adult guests as well as a place to shelter from the heat and rain. The distillery offers a wide-variety of activities and gives patrons the opportunity to engage in a hands-on mixology experience, behind-the scenes tours, tastings, signature cocktail classes and cocktail bar. Options given by the distillery are a much-talked about affair among adults and ranked as a ‘must-do’ for many adult parties or gatherings.
The distillery is open Monday through Saturday from noon to 6:30 p.m. and can be found at 14 Cardinal Road, Hilton Head Island, SC 29926. For more information, Hilton Head Distillery can be contacted at 843-686-4443.
Get some ice cream
With the recent daily heat advisories the county has undergone this week and throughout the summer, you and your family are probably aiming to prioritize ways to stay cool while keeping everyone entertained. Finding some of the best ice cream spots on the island might just be the sweetest way to stay cool.
Hilton Head Island is home to a plethora of frosty establishments specializing in numerous flavors of ice cream.
Coastal Discovery Museum
The Coastal Discovery Museum is a “must-do” on the island for family and friends of all ages and offers select experiences to enjoy both indoor and outdoor activities.
The museum has several children’s exhibits, seasonal programs, tours, markets and more.
The Hilton Head attraction can be found on the island’s north end at 70 Honey Horn Drive and encompasses a 70-acre property, exhibits, Lowcountry history, live animals, free grounds admission, tours, museum and more.
