South Carolina's Most Visited Plantation and Gardens. National Registry of Historic Places. Ancient Oak Avenue. Tours full of History. World Famous Gardens of the 19th Century "Romantic Style". Selected by Travel Leisure (2014) as the only South Carolina garden deemed one of "America's Most Beautiful Gardens". Reconstruction Period Plantation Home Tour. Award Winning Slave Cabin Tour. Very popular Nature-Train Tour. Rice Field Boat Tour. Family Oriented. Petting Zoo and Nature Center. Audubon Swamp Self-Guided Tour. Amazing Nesting Rookery. If you have only one Plantation to see, don't miss us!See more..
4.5Middleton Place(4.339 reviews) - Don’t Miss - Even if it rains. Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Historic Sites • Points of Interest & Landmarks • Gardens
Middleton Place National Historic Landmark is home to America’s oldest and most important landscaped gardens. Began in 1741, the historic site today encompasses 110 acres including the Gardens, House Museum, Stableyards, and Eliza’s House. Together they tell the inclusive history of all who lived, worked, and died here. The stories of the Middleton family including two Founding Fathers and generations of enslaved people are interwoven throughout the property. Visitors have opportunities to experience those stories with both guided or self-guided tours.See more..
5.0Brookgreen Gardens(4.013 reviews) - Beautiful gardens with so many sculptures Tuesday: 9:30 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Zoos • Gardens • Art Museums
One of America’s premier gardens and one of a few select places in the United States to have earned accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, as well as being designated a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Every day, Brookgreen offers a selection of tours, programs, and exhibits for all ages. You may stroll through the gardens on a guided tour or explore these beautiful spaces on your own. Each season, new exhibitions and special events make Brookgreen Gardens...Ever Changing. Simply Amazing.See more..
4.5Riverbanks Zoo and Garden(2.940 reviews) - We go multiple times every month! Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent More than 3 hours Nature & Wildlife Areas • Zoos • Gardens
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden is home to nearly 2,000 animals that represent more than 350 species from around the world. A visit to the Zoo will play host to an array of wild adventures from a diving expedition on a Pacific coral reef to a safari through the plains of Africa to an interactive Outback encounter with a flock of sociable lorikeets. The Botanical Garden boasts 70-acres of unparalleled beauty and is considered one of the America's best public gardens. Dramatic and themed gardens showcase more than 4,300 species of native and exotic plants, providing a living classroom for gardeners and non-gardeners alike. The Garden also is the gateway to natural river views and spectacular valley overlooks. In addition, guests can view structural remains dating back to the early 1800s with South Carolina's textile industry and the Civil War.See more..
Discover historical Civil War monuments nestled among the greenery in these lush gardens on Charleston's south coast. Bonus: There's spectacular views of Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbor.See more..
I have been visiting Aiken for 47 years. I never considered visiting these lovely gardens. I was overwhelmed at the peaceful feeling flowing from the huge canopy of giant live oaks. July is not the Camelia time, but regardless, the huge variety of trees and shrubs is amazing. Many of the trees lining the brick pathways are identified by placards..with audio info available by calling a number. Most interesting was the stables with statues of famous horses and often more famous owners. Even one very fast white male has its story told. One disappointment was the carriage museum being closed. And the garden is free admission.See more..
4.5Swan Lake Iris Gardens(358 reviews) - Hidden roadtrip treasure. Tuesday: 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Gardens
A hidden treasure when you take the backroads to Charleston from Charlotte. It is absolutely stunning park to have a picnic or get out and stretch your legs. The irises blooming in June are beautiful. The swans are magical on the brackish water from the beautiful cedar trees. Make sure you cross over the bridge to the other side if time allows.See more..
4.5South Carolina Botanical Gardens(261 reviews) - Early spring visit with 8-11 year olds Tuesday: 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM Spent 2-3 hours Gardens
The South Carolina Botanical Garden is a diverse 295 acres of natural landscapes, display gardens, and miles of streams and nature trails. The SCBG is an official American Hosta Society Display Garden. It has a butterfly garden, a wildflower meadow, many specialty gardens, and a 70-acre arboretum. The Gift Shop and Visitor's Center are open from 10:00 - 5:00 seven days a week (excluding University holidays) and the Garden itself is open from sunrise to sunset.See more..
My wife and I try to visit Glencairn Gardens as much as possible. The flowers, trees, fountains and couples swings are easily accessible through its beautiful walking path. Butterflies, birds and frogs around make beautiful music together. Very relaxing place. Another great place to visit in Rock Hill SC and again, "IT'S FREE"! You're gonna love it!See more..
Beautiful area and a hidden gem. I enjoyed touring this lovely area particularly pleasant with running water and the birds. You can sit and linger or explore the diverse areas the footpaths lead you to like the cypress swamp, butterfly area, hostas, memorial gardens.See more..
We thought this was a very nice place for a quiet hike through the woods and over the boardwalk. We ended up at a beautiful lake. We really enjoyed all the trees loaded with seashells - put there by visitors. We had never seen anything like it, so added our own, of course. There was a park there at the end of the trail and children played on the playground. There were also bathroom facilities in the park. Then we headed back pretty much the way we came but veered off on another trail part of the time. We would recommend this for anyone who wants a delightful easy hike. (I think we were following blue and red markers most of the way.)See more..
It was a beautiful sunny day in March. The Azaleas (which should have been gorgeous) had been struck by frost a week before. There were definitely still some flowers-but not as many as usual. In another week they should be back in their beauty. We saw so many birds, turtles, and butterflies. Nice walking paths and sculptures.See more..
These gardens commemorate the site of where 600 Confederate soldiers temporarily held off the Union Army in 1865.See more..
4.5Kalmia Gardens(78 reviews) - I L O V E Kalmia Gardens Gardens
It is beautiful anytime of year. I especially like to go when it snows...it's magical! Summer evenings near sunset are spectacular. It is well maintained with main trails and lots of side trails.See more..
Stroll through Moore Farms Botanical Garden's 65 dynamic acres set in the rural Pee Dee region near Lake City, South Carolina. Embracing its southern pastoral setting through an informal, expressive design scheme, the garden is a careful blend of artistic plantings, picturesque views and living sculptures. Woven throughout this aesthetic tapestry are innovative research, educational programs and community outreach. Like new brush strokes on a canvas or revisions to a script, plants are added, bed lines shifted and landscapes reimagined. Even imperfections are nurtured and enhanced, for true garden magic lies in the unexpected. There are new discoveries to be made every season, as this is a garden that evolves, changes and inspires. This is a gardener’s garden.See more..
This is a wonderful little park. Who would ever of thought you would find a Japanese garden in this little town. The structures are excellent representations of historical Japan. The Plants and property are well taken care of. This is a nice,relaxing place to sit and reflect. Have a drink at the tea house. while not big in size,tucked away on a side street, it still provides a nice experience.See more..
4.5Dr. Ronald E. McNair Memorial Garden(12 reviews) - A wonderful tribute to a hometown hero Spent < 1 hour Points of Interest & Landmarks • Gardens
I happened to be passing through the community and took time out to visit the Sr Ronald E McNair Memorial. I am glad I stopped. What a wonderful inspiration this memorial serves. See more..
The Piedmont Physic Garden is a nonprofit botanical garden containing plants with historical medicinal uses, many native to the Piedmont and the Southern Appalachian corridor. PPG's role is to reconnect people with the world of plants and to educate them on the impact that plants have on our daily lives, particularly our overall health and wellness.See more..
