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.

On the 18th (Thu), steep yourself in history at Nathaniel Russell House, see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour, then steep yourself in history at Fort Sumter National Monument, then stop by One Of A Kind, and finally get outside with Outdoor Activities. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll around Joe Riley Waterfront Park and then kick back and relax at Sullivan's Island Beach.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Charleston trip itinerary planner.

Madison to Charleston is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time (CST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST) is 1 hour. Traveling from Madison in May, expect Charleston to be somewhat warmer, temps between 81°F and 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Folly Beach.

Folly Beach is a city located on Folly Island in Charleston County, South Carolina, United States. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Sat): get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour and then stroll through Folly Beach Public Beach.

To see ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Folly Beach online holiday planner.

Folly Beach is just a stone's throw from Charleston. In May, daytime highs in Folly Beach are 81°F, while nighttime lows are 64°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.