Seagrass Cottage and Daufuskie Island Quick Guide

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Seagrass Cottage and Daufuskie Island Quick Guide

Food scene

Start with delicious hot or cold drinks and fresh pastries only a stone's throw (or two) from the house.
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School Grounds Coffee
203 School Rd
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Start with delicious hot or cold drinks and fresh pastries only a stone's throw (or two) from the house.
Beach vibe at the Freeport Marina. Really great food and drink.
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Daufuskie Crab Co
256 Cooper River Landing Rd
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Beach vibe at the Freeport Marina. Really great food and drink.
Authentic, delicious piece of island culture. Find it at the intersection of Benji's Point and School Rd.
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Lucy Bell's
111 Benjies Point Rd
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Authentic, delicious piece of island culture. Find it at the intersection of Benji's Point and School Rd.

Sightseeing

Tour, tastings and shop at a 100% American rum distillery. Rum, vodka, bourbon. Open Wed.-Sat. 11am-5pm. (can vary due to Covid-19)
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Daufuskie Island Rum Company
270 Haig Point Rd
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Tour, tastings and shop at a 100% American rum distillery. Rum, vodka, bourbon. Open Wed.-Sat. 11am-5pm. (can vary due to Covid-19)
A sweet place to take the kids for a guided or self-guided tour with a pamphlet.
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Daufuskie Community Farm
348 Haig Point Rd
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A sweet place to take the kids for a guided or self-guided tour with a pamphlet.
Friendly island experts. They know it all :)
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Tour Daufuskie, LLC
50 Melrose Landing Rd
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Friendly island experts. They know it all :)

Art

Modern native indigo dye creations express deep connection and respect for island artisans of the past. More of an experience than a shop.
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Daufuskie Blues
209-2 School Rd
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Modern native indigo dye creations express deep connection and respect for island artisans of the past. More of an experience than a shop.
Yet another gifted island artist connected to and inspired by the sea. The exceptional metal sculptures are fresh takes found only on this island. Award winning!
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The Iron Fish Gallery & Studio
168 Benjies Point Rd
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Yet another gifted island artist connected to and inspired by the sea. The exceptional metal sculptures are fresh takes found only on this island. Award winning!
Newly rebranded as Daufuskie Soap Co. Find them at 228 School Rd. 11-4 Tuesday - Saturday. Indulge in handcrafted soaps and more, made in small batches on Daufuskie. More than 20 scents, when they can keep them in stock!
Daufuskie Peach
228 School Rd
Newly rebranded as Daufuskie Soap Co. Find them at 228 School Rd. 11-4 Tuesday - Saturday. Indulge in handcrafted soaps and more, made in small batches on Daufuskie. More than 20 scents, when they can keep them in stock!

Island History

Take the 3 hour narrated tour or follow the Rob Kennedy Trail self-guided tour with a golf cart and a pamphlet. Learn the rich details about Gullah history and culture on Daufuskie.
Daufuskie Island History Museum
44 Old Haig Point Rd
Take the 3 hour narrated tour or follow the Rob Kennedy Trail self-guided tour with a golf cart and a pamphlet. Learn the rich details about Gullah history and culture on Daufuskie.

Consejos para la ciudad

Costumbres y cultura

Read Pat Conroy's memoir "The River is Wide"

The extraordinary story of a young teacher who came from the mainland to a two room Daufuskie school house for a year to share and learn, as good teachers do.
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Convenience Store and Gas

Freeport Marina has a "not-so general store" with essentials and souvenirs. They also sell gas for your golf cart!
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Wesley's Fresh Produce/Seafood!

Find him most Saturdays mid-island on Haig Point Rd. 10:00-1:30 Must try the "We Island" gumbo sauce!
Costumbres y cultura

Many shops tend to close on Sunday and Monday.

Get used to island time and a flexible outlook! Thank goodness the hiking trails and 3 miles of public beaches are open 24/7 tho :)