Must See Sights and Landmarks in Folly Beach Area

"This historic market complex is located right where it should be- in the heart of downtown Charleston. Here you can get in some of the best shopping you'll find in the entire area, and do it inside of the 200-year old brick market buildings. The selection of local goods and heritage crafts is quite eclectic, sea grass baskets and spices being some of these."

"Peruse local treats, wares, textiles, art, and more at the Historic Charleston City Market!. This National Historic Landmark has been around since the 1790s."

"Known as the "Holy City", for its long tolerance for religions of all types, Charleston is the state's most beautiful and historic treasure...."

"Historic Charleston Foundation fulfills its educational mission through the interpretation of its collections and two house museums, the Nathaniel Russell House (c. 1808) and the Aiken-Rhett House (c. 1820). These historic properties serve as the ideal exhibition space for the Foundation?. s outstanding collection of fine and decorative art."

"After the Revolutionary War, Federal architecture began to make its way through Charleston from the late 1700s to 1830s. Marked by several chimneys, staircases, balconies, shutters, narrow windows framing the front door, arched Palladian-style windows, and fanlights (usually above the front door with a semicircle window), this style was inspired by Britain and the temples of ancient Rome."

"If you've ever seen pictures of Charleston, you may have already seen parts of Rainbow Row. It's one of the most famous parts of Charleston and a popular tourist site. Here there are thirteen historic, colorful houses in a row that share party walls with each other."

"The Governor’s House Inn is a pre-revolutionary National Landmark with romantic grandeur and modern comforts. Guests can stay in a boudoir stateroom and enjoy the veranda porches and drawing rooms. Each room and suite is individualized and inviting."

"The home has been declared a National Historic Landmark due to its association with Edward Rutledge, who was instrumental in the struggle for American Independence, and the youngest signer of the D..."

"Right in the heart of historic Charleston’s downtown, the Powder Magazine is one of the city’s oldest buildings. Built in 1713, it was once upon a time a storehouse for gunpowder, making it an important location for both British troops and loyalists and those colonists and soldiers who fought on the side of the new nation. After the war, as the Charleston landscape shifted, the small building remained standing, and served as—amongst other things—a print shop, a livery stable, and even a private wine cellar."

"The Powder Magazine, built in 1713, is the oldest government building in South Carolina. The building was used as an arsenal from 1713 to 1748 and was later used in the American Revolution to defend the city. Throughout its years, it has been used as a print shop, a livery stable, a wine cellar, and a carriage house."

"This is a museum operated under an association known as the National Society of the Colonial Dames of America. It is the oldest surviving public building of the United Province of Carolina. The museum was earlier on just a godown where the natives used to store their gunpowder supplies."

"The oldest surviving church in the Carolinas, founded and built in 1706; a number of historic tombs are located in the church yard. Four services on Sundays."

"Set on the banks of Old Town Creek, Charles Towne Landing brings the past to life at the site of the first permanent European settlement in the Carolinas. In 1670, the first English colonists landed on this spot and named their new town for King Charles II. Exhibits here today re-create what life was like for those early settlers: the earthen fort they built, the wooden palisade wall they erected to keep their enemies at bay, crops they planted to sustain themselves, and a reproduction of the 17th-century cargo vessel like the one they would have used to ferry supplies and provisions. There's also an animal forest where you can see native animals that the settlers would have encountered in their new home at South Carolina's first colonial settlement."

"This is a choice park to satisfy history buffs and nature lovers alike. Driving into Charles Towne Landing is reminiscent of the enchanted forest in a fairy tale. The live oaks lining the trails create breathtaking tree tunnels."

"Piers & Boardwalks71 Harry Hallman Boulevard Blvd, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464MoreLess Info. Mount Pleasant Pier is a 1250-foot pier that stretches into Charleston Harbor. One end of the pier has an 8,100-square-foot covered pavilion for hosting dances with additional pier features including fishing, gifts and souvenirs, swings, picnic tables and rocking chairs."

"Source: Photo by user Santeri Viinamäki used under CC BY-SA 4.0. There is a guy called Gerald Granier who his better known as Jerry on the pier site. Most tourists, and even the locals, pay him a visit for he is an excellent fishing guide."

"For good wine, good bites, live music, and chill date night vibes in downtown Charleston, Uncork is your spot. You guys know my love for wine and that you know you can trust me to find the best wine bars in Charleston. After reading Uncork was not only a wine bar in a historic building built in 1876, but also supermodel Madison Headrick’s go-to spot in Charleston, I had to check it out."