Attractions & Things to Do

Water’s Edge Inn is located on the island of Folly Beach, just 10 miles south of Charleston, SC which is truly one of the most beautiful southern cities in America.

There are countless activities to enjoy on your vacation at Water’s Edge Inn. The links below will include something for everyone.

For the outdoorsy types, the area beaches, parks and natural waterways provide boundless opportunities for adventure and sightseeing.  Enjoy a kayak trip, fishing charter or almost any type of water activity imaginable.

Eating is a serious pastime in Charleston! You can dine at an award-winning restaurant serving the best in gourmet low country cuisine or, if you prefer, a waterfront shack with some of the best fresh seafood south of the Mason-Dixon line. We’ve included a little taste of everything on our restaurants page.

Folly Beach Attractions

Folly Fishing Pier

Morris Island Lighthouse

On-site at Water’s Edge Inn

Beach Chair and Bike Rentals

Boat Charters

Island Hopper Charter

Private Sunset Cruises, Morris Island Lighthouse, Shelling and Nature Tours

Charleston Charter Fishing Inshore Fly Fishing and Light Tackle

Edge of America Sailboat Charter

Area Golf Courses

City of Charleston Municipal Golf Course and Map
Links at Stono Ferry and Map
Patriots Point Links and Map

Golf /LSV Rentals

Lightning Bugz (843) 609-8776
Folly Beach Golf Cart Rentals (843) 442-5056
Suncart Rentals (843) 588-CART

Jet Ski Rental

Sun and Ski Rentals (843) 588-0033
Beach Chair/Umbrella rentals too!

Kayak Tours and Rentals

Charleston Outdoor Adventures
1871 Bowens Island Rd

Coastal Expeditions
223-A Folly Road

Flipper Finders
83 Center St.

Sea Kayak Carolina
1731 Signal Point Rd.

Surfing Lessons and Board Rentals

Folly Beach Water Sports (843) 588-3000

McKevlin’s Board Rentals and Lessons
8 Center Street (843) 588-2247

Ocean Surf Shop Board Rentals
31 Center Street (843) 588-9175

Shaka Surf School Lessons (843) 607-9911

Sol Surfers Lessons (843) 881-6700

 

CHARLESTON ATTRACTIONS 

PLANTATIONS AND GARDENS

BOONE HALL PLANTATION
CHARLESTON TEA PLANTATION
CYPRESS GARDENS
DRAYTON HALL
HAMPTON PLANTATION STATE HISTORIC SITE
IRVIN-HOUSE VINEYARDS
MAGNOLIA PLANTATION AND GARDENS
MEPKIN ABBEY AND GARDENS
MIDDLETON PLACE

 

HISTORIC HOUSES AND BUILDINGS

AIKEN RHETT HOUSE
AVERY RESEARCH CENTER FOR AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE
THE CALHOUN MANSION
THE EDMONDSTON-ALSTON HOUSE
THE HEYWARD-WASHINGTON HOUSE

 

 

THE HISTORIC DOCK STREET THEATRE
JOSEPH MANIGAULT HOUSE
NATHANIEL RUSSELL HOUSE
OLD CITY MARKET

OLD EXCHANGE AND PROVOST DUNGEON
THE POWDER MAGAZINE

 

MUSEUMS

AMERICAN MILITARY MUSEUM
THE CHARLESTON MUSEUM
THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF THE LOWCOUNTRY
THE GIBBES MUSEUM OF ART
THE NORTH CHARLESTON AND AMERICAN LAFRANCE FIRE MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL CENTER
OLD SLAVE MART MUSEUM
PATRIOTS POINT/ USS YORKTOWN
SOUTH CAROLINA HISTORICAL SOCIETY

 

 

 

HISTORIC FORTS

COLONIAL DORCHESTER STATE HISTORIC SITE
FORT MOULTRIE
FORT SUMTER NATIONAL MONUMENT

 

 

PARKS AND AQUARIUMS

THE SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM
BATTERY PARK/WHITE POINT GARDENS
THE CENTER FOR BIRDS OF PREY
CAW CAW INTERPRETIVE CENTER
CHARLES PINCKNEY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE
CHARLES TOWNE LANDING STATE HISTORIC SITE
FRANCIS BIEDLER FOREST AUDUBON CENTER & SANCTUARY

 

 

CARRIAGE TOURS

CAROLINA POLO AND CARRIAGE COMPANY
OLD SOUTH CARRIAGE COMPANY
OLDE TOWN CARRIAGE COMPANY
PALMETTO CARRIAGE WORKS