- The list below includes 99 free or cheap things to do in or near St. Helena Island, South Carolina, including 69 different types of inexpensive activities like Kayaking, Art Gallery, History Museums and Historic Sites.
 - From Hunting Island Nature Center & Fishing Pier to Chapel of Ease, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in St. Helena Island and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Beaufort, Hilton Head Island, Edisto Island and Hilton Head.
 
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                870 Sea Island Parkway, St. Helena Island, SC 29920
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            Red Piano Too Art Gallery offers a collection that represents the work of over 150 artists including folk, fine and past and present craft. They also carry a number of books and other materials relating to the Gullah culture.        
    
    
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            Lands End Tours is a sightseeing company that also offers year round rentals on kayaks and bicycles. The company offers specialty tours including bird watching tours, fishing tours, and shark teeth tours.        
    
    
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            Visitors can view a variety of artworks from 5 generation of artists of the Rhett family at the Rhett Gallery Inc. The gallery features watercolors, wood sculptures, oil paintings, and photography.        
    
    
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            Nestled in Beaufort, South Carolina, Hunting Island State Park is one of the most popular parks along the South Carolina coast. Its lighthouse is open for tours, although the hours are irregular in the winter and early spring months.        
    
    
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                17 Meridian Road, Beaufort, SC 29907
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            Seas So Shallow Fishing Guide Service offers half and full day fishing trips where guests can try to catch redfish, trout, flounder, cobia, tarpon and other local species. They also provide a fully furnished guesthouse for rent.        
    
    
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            Located along the Beaufort River, the Beaufort Yacht & Sailing Club is a club that offers a number of amenities for members to enjoy. Kayaking, sailing, motorboating, and tennis are a few of the popular activities enjoyed by club members.        
    
    
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            A rails-to-trails greenway project, Spanish Moss Trail is now a 13.6 mile paved trail. The recreational trail's purpose is for families to get outside and enjoy physical activity and healthy fun with one another.        
    
    
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            South Carolina's Hunting Island Lighthouse is open throughout the year. It is free to visit, but those who wish to climb its interior staircase must pay a nominal fee. In case of inclement weather, the lighthouse is often temporarily closed.        
    
    
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            Activity in Beaufort, South Carolina is focused along Bay Street, a historic thoroughfare that is a popular staging spot for festivals, fairs and large community events. It is also lined with charming shops, boutiques and restaurants.        
    
    
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            Beautfort's Henry C. Chambers Waterfront Park is one of city's best family-friendly attractions. The park includes a large children's playground, a band shell, gorgeous views of the Beaufort River and many shady spots that are perfect for picnics.