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If your kids love to have fun in the sun, there's no better place to let them run wild than Folly Beach, affectionately known as "The Edge of America." This beautiful barrier island is a quick 15 minute drive from downtown Charleston and the Folly Beach County Park is located at the east end of the island. Showers, bathrooms and other conveniences are close by, and the sand, surf and sun of this popular stretch of beach will fast become one of your family's traditions whenever you're in Charleston.

History is everywhere in Charleston, and seeing some of the city's most historic sites from a horse-drawn carriage is what the Old South Carriage Company specializes in! Their knowledgeable guides will point out all of the significant sites on your relaxing, horse-drawn carriage tour. Plus, you can revel in the fact that most of the historical figures you'll be learning about were transported around town the same way you are on this tour!

Enjoying a day at the beach means you'll more than likely be doing that with a large number of other beach-goers. If you want to find a quiet break from all that hustle and bustle but still enjoy a beautiful shoreline, make Edisto Beach your destination of choice. Located about 30 miles outside of Charleston, the beach is strikingly clean and inviting, as amenities like restrooms, family campsites and parking make finding your place on the sand stress-free. Sure, you won't be the only one enjoying Edisto Beach, but it will feel like this magnificent stretch of coastland is all yours when you comfortably stretch out on your beachtowel.