on researching plantations to visit we picked the Middleton place based on the pictures and descriptions we read. I am very sorry that chose this plantation. the grounds are all overgrown and the front of the plantation showing the green garden? you could not make it out due to the overgrowth of the grass. so very disappointing and the money... More

I'm a local and went to Middleton several years back. At that time we went with my in-laws who paid but I remember thinking the admission prices were steep. That visit was really incredible with so many flowers in bloom! This time I went with a friend who had a pass so again did not pay. There are several different... More

Even missing the full spring blooms, the day was beautiful, our guides excellent and it was just neat to revisit this piece of history. They also handled the issue of slavery and slave ownership with dignity and care. Not Disney-fied in the least. Had lunch on the grounds, quite good.

It is scenic and has an interesting history. It is also VERY expensive for what it is. I wouldn't say don't go but something to think about.

We had 1 day and 3 plantations to visit. So we decided to optimize our time and visit Drayton Hall and Middleton Plantation after hearing that Magnolia Plantation was very "Disney-fied" kid-centric, expensive ($70 for full day of activities) and would take an entire day. We were not disappointed in our choices. While the only thing that remains of the... More

Visited Middleton Place on a beautiful May day and enjoyed it very much. We were staying at the Middleton Inn so we could walk to the gardens anytime we wanted. We enjoyed seeing the animals, took several tours by informative guides and had a nice lunch at the restaurant. There were even alligators sunning themselves along one of the ponds.... More

Middleton Place is a fascinating package of landscaped gardens plus multiple surviving restored buildings. The Middletons were a very wealthy local family. They figured prominently in the history of South Carolina and the US in general. Their history here goes back to the 1740's. The original main house was burned down in the Civil War, and an earthquake in 1886... More

Nice place, but you should really go for the garden, not the home. The grounds are beautiful and expansive. The house tour was mild at best.

We stayed at the Inn adjacent to Middleton Place plantation and restaurant. We ordered a l carte the first time and tried the Southern buffet the second time. Both were good for the price. Considering the location and ambiance it was moderately priced The fried livers here were not as good as the ones my husband had in town.But I... More