Big Water Marina, Starr

Hartwell Lake is made up of nearly 56,000 acres of water—and not all of it is accessible by shoreline. Big Water Marina set out to bring more of that "big water" to locals and visitors back in 1984, and has been doing just that ever since. While avid boaters will know the technicians here for help with maintenance jobs or docking their watercraft in one of their wet slips, those looking for a fun day on the lake will want to check out their boats and kayaks—and of all the different ways to have fun on the water with different rentals.

Adventurous spirits should check out Big Water Marina's kayak rentals for a morning spent exploring Hartwell Lake 's nearby coves and islands, while those hoping for a more relaxing experience can climb aboard one of their sailboats. After a lunch break, families can climb aboard one of Big Water Marina's pontoon rentals for a relaxing way to see all of the lake's recreational and scenic sites—and don't forget to snap a few pics of the sun setting across the water.