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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens

3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
800 367-3517
Ranked #20 of 82 attractions in Charleston
4.0 of 5 stars 612 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Historic Sites
Traveller Description: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, founded in 1676 by the Drayton family, has survived the centuries and witnessed the history of the United States... more »
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San Mateo, California
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This place is big with beautiful gardens. Audubon Swamp is a great wildlife preserve. Bring an umberlla along since the plantation can get hot & humid at times. More

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New Jersey
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

A repeat vist- a new entrance road, but once there, the gardens and grounds remain beautiful. There's a petting zoo for children and adults. There's marked paths that allow you to take a wonderful walk through the gardens. Also took an optional boat ride on the plantation waterway to see some of the different birds and other even a few... More

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Bethalto, Illinois
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3 reviews 3 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

enjoyed the grounds, however, Middleton has a different look because of the huge trees, and I am mesmerized by trees. More

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Currumbin, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

I allocated a half day to visit Magnolia Plantation....it wasn't enough. There is so much to explore and experience here that you could spend all day if you had the time. Gardens are spectacular and only managed by 8 gardeners (2 are part time!). You will see Alligators and so many bird species you'll wish you brought binoculars. Definitely take... More

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Stanley, NC
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

Grounds well kept with hundreds of flowers & trails leading to the water. More

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Leeds, United Kingdom
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I enjoyed my trip to Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, but it was spoilt a little by their pricing strategy. I don't think $15 admission to the gardens is particularly cheap, but given that there was so much to do when you get there, it seemed good value for money. However, when we got there it was clear that there was... More

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Shreveport, Louisiana
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3 reviews 3 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

The plantation ground is pretty and a lot of land. The best part of the tour was our tour guide Randy. He is so knowledgeable about Charleston and we learned a whole lot from him. More

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Essex,On
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This is an experience that everyone in the family from four to eighty-four should have. Beautiful and educational. The tours were well worth the fee and an intrical part of the plantation visit. The guides were friendly and knowledgable and made the journey through time come alive. Thanks to Jenn for the "Slaves to Freedom"tour,you were great. More

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Indian Trail, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

This makes a great day trip if you are in the Charleston area. A must is the Nature Tram and Boat Tour, but you can't go wrong doing all of it. A great mix of local history, beautiful scenery and fun tour guides. It is kinds of pricey, but worth it if you spend the day there and take it... More

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Prestonsburg, Kentucky
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012 NEW
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I toured this plantation, its gardens and the "Slavery to Freedom" section which included seeing the original cabins used by slaves as part of a vacation to Charleston. The plantation home and gardens were very pretty and I learned some neat information about both. I liked that the gardens were a self-guided tour and that I was able to go... More

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