Best points of interest near Folly Beach
175 points of interest · 175 ranked · updated 2026-07-15 · off-season
Explore the best points of interest near Folly Beach, South Carolina — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 175 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park
8.9 mi away
Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park is a United States National Historical Park located in Charleston County, in coastal South Carolina. It mainly protects Fort…
Why 90: protected / landmark status
90Elite
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#2
International African American Museum
9.4 mi away
The International African American Museum is located in Charleston, South Carolina, and offers visitors exhibits focused on African American history and culture. The museum is…
Why 90: protected / landmark status
90Elite
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#3
Folly Boat
2.6 mi away
The Folly Boat is a boat that washed up alongside Folly Road in Folly Beach, South Carolina, during Hurricane Hugo in 1989. After nobody claimed the boat, local residents and…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#4
Morris Island Lighthouse
4.9 mi away
The Morris Island Lighthouse is a lighthouse on Morris Island in South Carolina. The light stands on the southern side of the entrance to Charleston Harbor, north of the City of…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#5
McLeod Plantation Historic Site
7.5 mi away
McLeod Plantation Historic Site is a museum located near Charleston, South Carolina. The site preserves plantation history and offers visitors an opportunity to learn about the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#6
13-Inch Mortar
8.0 mi away
The 13-Inch Mortar is a historic artillery piece located near Charleston, South Carolina. This attraction preserves an example of Civil War-era military equipment. Visitors to the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#7
Brooke Rifle
8.0 mi away
Brooke Rifle is an attraction located near Charleston, South Carolina. Situated in the Lowcountry region, this site offers visitors an outdoor destination in the coastal South…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#8
Confederate Defenders of Charleston
8.0 mi away
Confederate Defenders of Charleston is a monument in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. The monument honors Confederate soldiers from Charleston, most notably those who…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#9
Fort Sumter House
8.0 mi away
The Fort Sumter House is a seven-story condominium building located at 1 King St., Charleston, South Carolina, originally built as the Fort Sumter Hotel. Work began on April 1…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#10
French Cannon
8.0 mi away
French Cannon is a historic attraction located near Charleston, South Carolina. The site features a cannon of French origin, drawing visitors interested in the region's colonial…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#11
The Fake
8.0 mi away
The Fake is an attraction located near Charleston, South Carolina. Situated at coordinates 32.769°N, 79.929°W, it offers visitors an outdoor recreation destination in the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#12
World War I Howitzer
8.0 mi away
This World War I Howitzer is a historic military attraction located near Charleston, South Carolina. Visitors to the site can view the preserved artillery piece, which represents…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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#13
10-Inch Columbiad
8.1 mi away
The 10-Inch Columbiad is a historic cannon located near Charleston, South Carolina. This Civil War-era artillery piece represents an important part of the region's military…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
Points of Interest near Folly Beach
The Folly Beach area has 175 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
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