Palmetto Carriage Works
Historic horse and mule drawn carriage tours
Tours & Attractions in Folly Beach
Looking for things to do in Charleston? Why not stand on the site of the first shot in the Civil War? Come face to face with a giant sea turtle. Take a tour of an antebellum mansion. Climb aboard a WWII aircraft carrier. There are so many blossoming gardens, so many photo opportunities and so many reasons to come back to see us again. Please look for those tour companies that are members of the Palmetto Guild Association to ensure you are exploring with a certified tour guide.
Regional Featured Offers
Folly Beach County Park
Beach park on Folly's west end. Lifeguards on duty seasonally. Features the Pelican Watch Pavilion and the new Dunes House building. Visit website for amenities/fees/hours.
Charleston Outdoor Adventures
Recommended by National Geographic, COA is located on pristine waters. Enjoy history, dolphins, & waterfowl via kayak, SUP & boat adventures. Top-rated Tripadvisor activity.
Folly Beach Pier
Stretching over 1,000 feet into the Atlantic Ocean, the Folly Beach Pier offers fishing, spectacular views, beach access, gift shop, the Pier 101 Restaurant and much more.
Fossil Hunting Tour
Find your own fossils on this 4-hr guided boat tour and beach walk. Possible specimens include shark teeth and material from many ice age vertebrate species.
Gibbes Museum of Art
Revealing the story of Charleston through art
Folly Beach
Also know as "The Edge of America", a beautiful barrier island minutes from downtown. The County Park is at the east end and includes showers, restrooms, picnic areas & more.
Flipper Finders
Flipper Finders Boat Tours specialize in finding dolphins and exploring nature. Expect to be invigorated by the beauty of the city and the magic of our diverse eco-system!
Morris Island Lighthouse
Located off of Folly Beach and an ecologically and historically sensitive barrier island. Recognized as a top 100 cultural site in SC by the Heritage Trust Program Board.
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