6 days in Charleston & Folly Beach Itinerary

Many visitors describe their Charleston holiday as a warm embrace by an old, dear friend--who lived about 200 years ago.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): go for a charming ride with a horse-drawn carriage tour and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

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White Plains to Charleston is an approximately 12-hour car ride. Traveling from White Plains in August, things will get a bit warmer in Charleston: highs are around 88°F and lows about 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to drive to Folly Beach.

Folly Beach is a city located on Folly Island in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. Get some cultural insight at Morris Island Lighthouse and Thompson Park. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Folly Beach Public Beach and Folly Beach County Park. When in Folly Beach, make a side trip to see Freshfields Village in Kiawah Island, approximately Kiawah Island away. There's much more to do: see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, don't miss a visit to Folly Beach Fishing Pier, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Stella Maris Roman Catholic Church.

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Folly Beach is just a short distance from Charleston. In August, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.