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MOst towns are separated by water and a personality all their own.

The entire Charleston area is a never-ending feast for the senses, with history serving as the main course. Visit Charles Town Landing, the site where the original settlement was established in 1670.

Folly Beach
 
Folly Beach
The moon is shining over the ocean, the palm trees are lightly blowing in the breeze, there are no malls, or big commercial ventures, only a tropical paradise. Where are you? You are not in Hawaii, Bermuda or the tropicsóyou are on a beautiful barrier island only 15 minutes from downtown historic Charleston, South Carolina. You are in Folly Beach, South Carolina, where you can have the best of both worlds.

This island abounds with natural beauty, rare birds, history, fishing, surfing and unparalleled climate. If you are a bird watcher, you are more than likely to see painted bunting, Indigo bunting, Prothonotary warblers, Woodstock, Bald Eagles, Ospreys, the Brown Pelican and many, many more. If you are a history buff, you may want to wander to the east end of the island and view Morris Island, where the lighthouse still stands and the spirit of the Civil War can still be felt. If you love fishing, you will find some of the best in-shore and off-shore fishing on the East Coast. Folly Beach also boasts one of the longest piers on the East Coast where you can fish or dance to a band in the moonlight. And, if you are a surfer, nowhere will you find better surfing on the East Coast than at the Wash Out on Folly, where many surfing associations hold their tournaments. Last, but certainly not least, if you are looking for climate that is pleasant year- round, then you will certainly want to visit Folly.

Whether you stay in a hotel, a bed and breakfast or rent a beach house, you will find true Southern hospitality on Folly. And, whether you want to dine on gourmet food, fresh seafood, a good steak or just a hamburger or pizza, people in the area will tell you that Folly has some of the finest food around. If you are looking for entertainment, you will find a variety of talentómusic of every persuasion, including the much loved beach music indigenous to this area; comedy; and even a local band which has one of the town officials playing the tub base. You may even be fortunate enough to be visiting at a time when you will have the opportunity to enjoy some music on the pier while looking at a moonlit ocean. While visiting you will also have the opportunity to view the works of some of the most talented artists in the area.

All of this can be yours for the askingóa beautiful tropical island with all the nuances of the South and only a short 15 minutes from downtown Charleston. Folly Beachówhere you will enjoy the best of all worlds.

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