What is Daufuskie known for?


What is Daufuskie known for? The island was named a historic district on the National Register of Historic Places due to its Gullah and Civil War history. The island is also the setting of Pat Conroy's memoir The Water Is Wide recounting Conroy's experiences teaching on Daufuskie in the late 1960s.


Can you buy alcohol Daufuskie Island?

You can buy premium regular and spiced rum, bourbon, and vodka at the Daufuskie Island Rum Company on Haig Point Road. Most Saturdays, fresh shrimp and produce can be found at a stand located on Haig Point Road near the intersection of Church Road from about 11:00 am – 2:00 pm.


Are there alligators on Daufuskie Island?

A: Wildlife is everywhere on Daufuskie Island! American alligator, loggerhead sea turtles, right whales (the rarest of all large whales), snowy egret, and wood storks are just a sampling of the animals you can expect to see on your visit to the island.


Are the bugs bad on Daufuskie Island?

A: Daufuskie has its fair share of tiny biting bugs, locally known as no see 'ums. It doesn't really matter what they are. The most important thing to know is that they can (and should) be stopped from making a meal of you.


What celebrity lives on Tybee Island?

The entire isle is only 3 square miles, with less than 3,500 people occupying it year-round. Past notable residents include John Mellencamp, Sandra Bullock, and best-selling author Mary Kay Andrews. Stars like Miley Cyrus, John Travolta, and Ben Affleck, have also been drawn to vacation at Tybee's peaceful shoreline.