Good Sam Park of the Month: Hilton Head National RV Resort
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Hilton Head Island, with its relaxing and welcoming vibe, is one of the top 10 family beach destinations in the U.S. Just 8 miles from this magical place, Hilton Head National RV Resort in Bluffton, South Carolina, is spread across almost 100 landscaped acres and offers activities from sack races to tie-dye days to pickleball tournaments to scavenger hunts that will please everyone in your party. The resort, which opened in February 2022, has 341 RV sites, all with full hookups, firepits, and picnic tables.
Guests at open-year-round Hilton Head National RV Resort won’t run out of things to do with an 18-hole golf course, miles of walking trails, an arcade, a playground, a clubhouse with a beach access pool connected to a lazy river, a second pool and a hot tub at the resort’s Water’s Edge 21-plus clubhouse, a fitness room, a large dog park with dedicated sections for big and small dogs, and on-site electric bike rentals.
For those who prefer some downtime, soak up the sun while sipping cocktails, local brews, or sweet tea at the poolside tiki bar or take shade in one of the cabanas. Or dine on crispy shrimp, and Carolina pulled pork at Billy Mac’s Grille, which looks out over the pool.
The resort’s adults-only section has RV sites with panoramic views of the golf course and lagoon. For those who don’t have an RV, Hilton Head National RV Resort has partnered with a local company to set you up; you just show up. Hilton Head National RV Resort has received a 10/10*/10 rating from the Good Sam North American Campground Guide.
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City Stop: Charleston, South Carolina
Make the side trip to one of the few American cities that can be described as magic—rainbows of historic houses, jasmine-scented walls, clip-clopping horses, and sailboats on the water. Explore these highlights from Wildsam’s guide to the Holy City:
Neighborhood
Charleston’s French Quarter is named for Huguenot settlers, and it’s a place best experienced at night, in the low flicker of gas lanterns. Stop into the Blind Tiger Pub or catch a show at the Dock Street Theatre to absorb the modern creative energy.
Restaurant
It can feel like half the city shows up for lunch at Bertha’s Kitchen, where three sisters serve up fried chicken, collard greens, red beans, and rice, cornbread—the works. Find it at 2332 Meeting Street Road.
History Tour
You can sample the past here in innumerable ways—for example, put together your own tour of historic buildings rich with atmosphere. The Charles Graves House is one of Charleston’s famously narrow buildings, an example of Federal Era architecture; the Miles Brewton House has been owned by the same family since 1796 and is considered one of the finest Georgian townhouses in America.
