SHOP-WORTHY BLUFFTON, SC!
Traveling throughout the South, it’s all too simple to lose your mooring amid the commercial thicket of the same old fast-food chains and big-box stores. But push on a few miles beyond the interstate exit, and you may discover a town that’s anchored by a distinctive “Main Street” — one with unique architecture, eclectic small businesses, and community-oriented features like a park, theater, marina or the like.
Often it thrives thanks to locals who have made diligent efforts to fight any general decline of their “Main Street” and hold on to what is distinctive and often times, irreplaceable. For the visitor reaping the rewards, this can lead to both the unexpected and the tempting. Nowhere is this more true than right here in Bluffton, SC.
TEN {AMAZING} THINGS TO DO IN BLUFFTON, SC
Little historic “downtown” Bluffton is easy to miss if you’re moving too quickly. This charming village resting in its moss draped finery on the the banks of the May River is a mecca for history lovers, antique aficionados, and art enthusiasts. Many Blufftonians will tell you that “Bluffton is a state of mind” and indeed it is – a state where the sun shines brightly, the streets are shaded by old oak trees, and the locals and visitors alike enjoy passing the time in a rocking chair on a front porch with a pitcher of cold sweet tea or maybe a little stronger libation. Bluffton came into being as a spot for the families of planters in the late 1700’s escaping the heat of the Lowcountry summers. The breezes off the river in the days before air conditioning made the hot days more bearable. It survived burning by Union General Sherman during the Civil War, hurricanes, and economic depression, and remains today as the heart of the Lowcountry. So stay a while and enjoy the food and the fun of this gem of a little Southern town.
There Is History in Every Step as Bluffton Celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Next week people all over America will be celebrating just how far we’ve come as a nation. Yes, it’s a 3-day weekend honoring Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday (actual date is Jan. 15th) on Monday, January 21st. More than just a day off, this Monday is day to honor a true American hero through service to others and celebrate progress by acknowledging the past. Here in historic Bluffton, there is a 29-year tradition of both celebratory and reflective events honoring the civil rights leader’s legacy of equality, peace, and community service.
Words from a Native… Josh Cooke ❤ Bluffton!
Attempting to understand why Bluffton natives and long-time residents adore their town is not as easy as one might expect at first thought. To truly understand Bluffton-love, if you will, one must be ready to delve into the minds of those who dare call Bluffton home, ask the tough questions, and with a single purpose seek the truth about their “state of mind” from these rapscallion Blufftonians…
