- 1). Take a ferry boat tour of the historic district. You'll see a variety of landmarks including the First Union African Baptist Church built in 1882, and the Mary Fields School mentioned in Pat Conroy's famous novel "The Water is Wide."
- 2). Step off the ferry to check out some Daufuskie Island tourist attractions. Visit the famed art studios of Daufuskie Island, including metalwork art by Chase Allen, Pottery by Lancy and Emily Burn, and host of other artists who live and work on Daufuskie Island at least part of the year.
- 3). Visit the Gullah flea market, then hop on a boat for a ride with Gullah Heritage Trail Tours. You'll learn about the history of the Gullahs on Daufuskie Island; the island is home to the largest remaining Gullah population in the U.S. The Gullah are a people of African American heritage that have preserved the language and traditions of their African ancestors who were brought to the United States as slaves.
- 4). Take the ferry to the nearby Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge for a taste of the pristine lands and incredible wildlife of the area. The refuge is home to many species of birds - including birds of prey - along with white tailed deer, armadillos, and more.
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