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Morris Island Lighthouse

Morris Island, Charleston, SC
Ranked #18 of 82 attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 38 Reviews
Type: Lighthouses
Traveller Description: The Morris Island Lighthouse build in 1873 is situated on a small sand bar in the mouth of Charleston Harbor .  The lighthouse originally marked the... more »
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW
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We enjoyed visiting here and we saw dolphin swimming everywhere! More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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Definitely one of the best panoramic views in Charleston! One can choose to fish, surf, walk, take photographs, or exercise...all with the pristine Morris Island Lighthouse as a backdrop. Take Folly Road until it dead ends into Tides Hotel, then take a left and enjoy a 5 minute car ride out the the Northernmost point on Folly Beach. Park your... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

We booked a private excursion with Capt. Gresh Meggett at follybeachcharters.com. It was a unique and special experience that we thoroughly enjoyed. Capt. Meggett is a native of the area and obviously extremely familiar with the Morris Island and Folly Beach area. We were treated to an intimate dolphin encounter and lovely beach combing excursion. The outing was both relaxing... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2012
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best view of charleston ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11 More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

historic lighthouse on a terriffic beach for finding seashells More

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Chillicothe, Ohio
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

This old lighthouse sits in the bay and is something to see. Its a walk out to the beach to see it but well worth the walk. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Beautiful, scenic lighthouse and beach. You can't walk up to it due it being surrounded by water. Also, if you are disabled, we aware that there is a bit of a walk (some on sand). There was a wedding when we arrived, and another wedding coming in as we left. Overall, I would visit again. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2012

I would have liked to have been able to walk to it but it's surrounded by water. It looks as though they are doing repair work to it. Maybe I will come back on my next trip to see if anything has changed. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012
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An enjoyable site to view from the north end of Folly Beach. Parking can be problematic, especially on weekends. If you go at low tide you can see more of the sandbar around the base of the lighthouse. If you go at high tide you may see dolphins near shore shoaling (herding) fish in the shallows. Beware of the "sand... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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If you don't take a tour boat out to Morris Island to walk around this threatened icon, then drive out to Folly Beach and head left to the very end of the island. Find a legal parking spot (!) and do the short hike through soft sand to the water's edge. Morris Light will be out in the middle of... More

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