Extremely beautiful and fulfilling gardens. We were there from 10:30 am until 4:15 pm. And that didnt give us enough time to tour the house or eat at the on-site restaurant. Instead, we went back to our Tahoe and made some quick sandwiches and got back to it. I took many hundreds of photos. Ill add just a few here. For perspective, my phone was at 100% when we started and at 13% at the end! I cant recommend Middleton Place enough! However, I recommend taking drinks and maybe a portable charger with you.

A nice place to spend the afternoon while in Charleston. Walk through lovely gardens, explore historic buildings and take in views that youll forever remember. Admission is $29 for adults $10 student. Public restrooms, restaurants and gift store available. Highly recommend visiting.

This is an interesting and great way to spend part of your day. Try to get Pineapple Tours out of Charleston. He is great with Middleton and Charleston history. He is intelligent and common spoke. Hes also funny but most of all hell tell you how it is for other sight seeing tours so you dont waste money and whats really worth seeing. He will tell you how it is.I know now he saved us money and time on things we were going to do. I highly recommend this tour. He is a down to earth guy who will speak his mind to help you get the most out of South Carolina. If we get back here again, I want him for my tour.

The gardens are so beautiful and staff could not have been better. Excellent family trip and history education. Only negative is the Inn on property we stay the week, smoke comes out of fire place,exhaust fan loud as chain saw, bed were singles that made you feel like you were rolling off all night, picture above bed showed guy that had blood splattered on both side very dark, seen build beside ours having work done question staff that confirmed no updates were planned for furniture or inside of room, they also stated owner were not willing to respond to any complaints. We loved garden but hurt your heart to see such a beautiful place ran into the ground only due to greed of Inn ownership from staff reports. Staff also loved the place and very very nice but hated also conditions they had no money to make needed remodeling required. Cost from $150 for single beds $250 for queen beds $309 for king bed at these pirces I never seen these rates with such a run down place, but again no reflection on staff or Middleton Place gardens or Restaurants. We ate several times at restaurant and each time the food was perfect could have not been better lunch prices were very reasonable about $10 cheaper than dinner dishes. When I requested the picture be removed for future guest staff was not open to my comment nor my concerns of large amout of smoke coming back into room when fire place was used.

Middleton Place can not be beat for its shear beauty, tranquility and superior aesthectics. One of my favorite attractions in the Charleston area. Additionally both the Inn and Resturant on site are impeccable. If you get a chance I would highly reccomend a weekend stay at the plantation.

Glorious place to breathe in fresh air, see animals roaming in their natural habitats, and see a glimpse of history! Lots of information and educational value to be had by doing the tours! The restaurant had phenomenal she-crab soup too!!

Grounds are beautiful! So gorgeous and picturesque. Everyone who works here is so kind and friendly. They have a student discount for general admission, though I didn’t have my student ID on me, they let me log in on my phone and show them I attend school and gave me the student discount! House museum is worth it if you love history, though you’re not allowed to take pictures inside. Don was on the second floor and gave information about the history of both the house and the family! He was utterly wonderful, super knowledgeable and super friendly. You can tell he loves talking to people. My best friend and I are visiting from Nebraska, and this place was definitely worth the trip!

We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. The blacksmith was the most fascinating part of our tour - Jamal was great! He started up the forge for us and showed us his trade. We really enjoyed learning all about the history.

The grounds are very nice. The Inn building is nice architecturally and the rooms are quaint. However, we gave up trying to connect to Wifi. We killed a roach in the room. Our dinner meal was way overpriced. The goat cheese ravioli was awesome. My seafood special was good. My wifes short ribs were not tender and way too much fat. Told our server who verified all the fat and said she would let kitchen know; however, no feedback. A one time visit for us.

Beautiful grounds you can explore. Also exhibits, tours available that are included in admission

Beautiful property with a very friendly and knowledgeable staff. It took us around two hours to cover the whole place.

Impressive space full of the contributions of my ancestors for the enrichment of the Middleton family dynasty. We had the pleasure of a guided tour with Carin Bloom. We appreciated her reverence and knowledge of the enslaved who built, worked and died on this now hollowed ground. We plan to return often and continue to honor the legacy of our ancestors here.

Thoroughly enjoyed this plantation. A nice break from the beach. The staff was very helpful and kind. Glad we went!

Serene, informative, beautiful, storied plantation... brimming with Low Country flora and fauna

You may have the chance to see alligators and they are real. So pls be careful.

Very well kept old Plantation with so much history. I asked about any military discounts that we could use, but none were offered. During this Covid19, I personally feel that the prices should lower a bit, and discounts should be available for seniors and military retirees. Reservations are a must for lunch and dinner, but if you go for lunch you must pay the admissions fee into Middletown place (which does state on their website), and no admission fees if you reserve for dinner. I feel that the lunch admission fee into Middleton Place should be waived if JUST EATING a good lunch that is prepared by a great Chef and the team. A little pricey for my retirement to enjoy fully.

This is a beautiful plantation with horse drawn carriages and tours daily. Its part of Charlestons history. Highly recommend a visit when its slightly cooler in the spring around late March or early April as it get very hot and humid in the summers around Charleston.

Beautifully done National historic monument. Wonderful sights and great restaurant. Knowledgeable tour guides.

Great place to learn about slavery! Very good educational tour guide we received there. The house was ok, just kind of felt rushed through it by the staff and no pictures allowed, just like at the Alston house. The garden is beautiful with a lot to see and enjoy the good weather. Their restaurant on site is great but a bit overpriced. I wish I could spend more time there! Its worth to spend a day there just make sure you eat a large breakfast before going and enjoy a light lunch at their restaurant. Place closes at 5pm so after you can head to Summerville for a nice dinner.

There is a peace and serenity here. Although a bit expensive at $29 for adults it is well worth the price of admission. Our tours with knowledgeable docents were excellent and they were open to all manner of questions. Luncheon at the Middleton Place restaurant was very nice. I highly recommend the shrimp and grits!

Beautiful wooded setting with very private and large rooms. The grounds are phenomenal. Cant wait to come back.

Middleton Place is a gorgeous walk through history! The gardens along with the butterfly lakes are absolutely beautiful! The history is so well kept and the staff is certainly very knowledgeable.

Great way to spend the day. Stunning views all over, while learning some rich history and enjoying the animals.

Love this place. It is so peaceful. We purchased an annual membership this year and we have walked the grounds several times. We never get bored due to the beauty of it!

A really fascinating piece of history. Theyve worked really hard to reconstruct buildings, shops, etc. in an authentic way to convey what life there was like in the Antebellum period. They take great care to acknowledge the work done by enslaved people, and name many of them specifically.

One of the best plantations in Charleston. Tonight was the Halloween Masquerade wine stroll. Outstanding fun time!

This place is beautiful, full of history, and the staff a pretty friendly. However, the price of admission is too steep. The grounds are beautiful but not impressive for what you pay. $25/adult just to walk the grounds is a little much. The paths are NOT stroller friendly so if you are taking a baby or toddler you will want a BOB or similar stroller.

A lot of attractions. Great place to listen about slavery and history. Beautiful gardens. Animals walking around people.Plan to stay overnight and eat dinner to try neat cuisine.

Middleton Place was beautiful. My daughters wedding took place there on Sunday. I would recommend this place to anyone who would like to visit a Plantation

Obviously gorgeous views. Impeccable service, and the food was out of this world. Why go downtown when you get get it all right here on the Ashley? My wife and I will only go here for our date nights for the foreseeable future

Truly wonderful place to explore. The food is something youll remember and the time spent there will be unforgettable.

This is one of the most beutiful garden I have ever seen. This is a must see if you are in the Charleston area. I dont have words enough to describe the beauty of this place. Also, everything is very educational for kids and not only for them.

Unbelievable how big that plantation was and what a great place next to the river and beautiful grounds great restaurant on the ground nice walk around the place and see the different aspects of that time in of life and people went through was nice to go and see it had a great time The kids loved it a little bit hot but we got through it all.

Lots to see at this gorgeous plantation. Restored mansion with furnishings & knowledgeable docents. Stables, shops with workers in period dress and beautiful gardens & walking paths. Ate at restaurant by mansion and it was great even with a limited menu.

One of the most magical wedding venues in Charleston! I love love love Middleton Place and get so excited every time I get to photograph a wedding, engagement, or senior there! I always tell people you feel like youve stepped into a fairytale. I cant get enough of Middleton Place!

This lush place is pretty, welcoming and historical. There is an admission fee to go beyond the gates to more elaborate scenery. Elaborate is putting it lightly, the South does not hide its wealth nor how it is acquired.

Great plantation with so much history. The house tour was the best one I saw in Charleston but the slave quarter was not as interesting as Boone Hall. Beautiful gardens. Prepare to pay more than Boone. Lots of tours are extra. Great place for a wedding

Beautiful historic gardens. Our guide was the actual relative of servants to the Middleton family. He was very thorough and made us feel we were back in time riding on the plantation. These servants loyalty humbled me & have my heart. They were all loyal to the family in an incredible way. If it were not for the servants, there would be no Middleton Place to showcase for visitors today.

As with most tourist plantation sites, it did not offer an in depth look at enslaved life, but did offer a focused walking tour that was meant to cover this specific angle. The tour guide was knowledgeable but did more talking than walking and covering the grounds. It seems to be a well preserved area and its certainly beautiful to look at. The gardens are exquisite. I was in search of something more, something that memorialized the enslaved folk. The video on the website does a much better job than the tour guide, but it was interesting to see the grounds in person.

This venue is straight out of a fairy tale! We had the pleasure of shooting a wedding here in September of 2019. Not only is it beautiful, but the staff was fantastic! As a vendor, sometimes we don’t get the same service at venues we visit but the staff at Middleton treated us with the same kindness they would wish upon themselves. They truly go above and beyond for their couples. If I could give them 100 stars I would!

Lots of history, beautiful grounds. Carriage ride isnt worth the hour long ride across the field from the parking lot to the house. House tour is good. Restaurant food was better than expected!

Beautiful gardens, well with walking through. Unfortunately we didnt have the chance to do any of the outdoor guided tours but did do the house tour. Would recommend potentially skipping that and focusing on the outside areas.

Middleton is s signer of the U.S. Constitution and his plantation in South Carolina. This place is a must see and absolutely beautiful. I am in love with Charleston SC. #Opulent

AMAZING!I had so much fun exploring the grounds and looking at the animals. I did get a little nervous walking alone on the trails with so many Gators on the grounds and in the ponds, But that was all part of the fun. Im from the Mountain West so thats not something i experience every day. I couldnt stop taking pictures because every few feet was another beautiful view of something. I had some crab soup and a beer at the restaurant halfway through and that was a nice little break. I cant wait to come back the next time im in the area.

This was a great plantation to visit! It was a bit expensive, but there was a lot to see. The gardens and landscape a beautiful, there are a bunch of animals roaming around, and the house tour was really interesting. I definitely recommend checking out The Eliza House and I think its a vital stop to make during your trip here.

We spent several hours walking through the gardens, enjoying the beauty of nature. Also did the one hour tour of the history of slaves in general and at Middleton. Very interesting. The guide has done extensive research and her talk was compelling . Lunch at the restaurant was delicious! Recommend the she crab soup! A delightful day and would definitely come back!

It was an incredible place to learn and experience history. I highly recommend their tours. They have very knowledgeable tour guides. Our group felt educated and walked away with even more appreciation towards the black community for their contribution to this country.Middleton Place also has very nice staff. I realized that I left my jacket in the restaurant when I got to the airport. I honestly didn’t expect that I would receive it back. The nice lady who answered the phone said she would check with the management, and here we go, my jacket is back in my house, free of charge! I definitely wish I had not left my jacket there because of the inconvenience for other people, but here is another example of the wonderful southern hospitality and exceptional customer service.The view was incredible. Photos are non-filtered. Will try to come back again and stay in the hotel onsite. I wish I could spend more time with the animals there!

A beautiful plantation and gardens in Charleston area. Charming place to visit with beautiful grounds that is rich in southern culture. The sheep roaming the entrance field are fun to watch. There is a great gift shop and nursery that sells local favorite plants. Would like to try the restaurant and stay at the Inn soon as well!

Had an amazing day Walking around the gardens and ponds. They had a few free tours which were great. Lunch was really good, a little pricey but on par with downtown Charleston. We even saw Gators in the rice pond! Give yourself 3 to 4 hours if you plan on eating here too. And wear your walking shoes!

Stay away from the alligators! But overall a beautiful place to visit.

Beautiful and some great history! Our lunch was amazing too. Definitely get the She-Crab soup!

Beautiful but bittersweet view into our history. The grounds are lovely and the history is interesting, but there are very solid reminders of our countrys past and some of our darkest times.But, as the saying goes right or wrong its our history and we have to own it.

Had a great time even with the heat today. Found that in the garden theres a cool breeze most all day in garden from wind on the Ashley River. If you like plants & a nice place to grab a traditional Charleston Shrimp & Grits with gravy this is the place.

I purchased entry tickets online & reserved dinner. Of all the plantations I’ve toured- this one -by far, is most extravagant. Truly reminded me of my visit to Versailles. The gardens, landscaping, and grounds are jaw dropping. The equestrian appeal is here!! And the dining experience compares to no other.~Judgy Joey~

Absolutely beautiful place to walk around and eat lunch/dinner.

Gorgeous grounds and great restaurant. Would go back anytime

This my husbands and I go to place to stay when we come to Charleston, SC. Weve stayed here three times now. Beautiful scenery, on the river, and theres so much to do! The Middleton Gardens are beautiful and so peaceful to have a walk in. Theres a market, plant nursery, gift shop, and restaurant all on the plantation property. Even has tours of the house museum owned by the Middletons. A lot of history has happened here and its always fun to come back to visit it. There are benches, picnic tables, and hammocks along the riverside. Also, the rooms are very spacious and comfortable. I recommend a room with Riverview. Definitely a beautiful scene to wake up to. The bathrooms are big with plenty of counter space and big, DEEP, European tub with a shower in the corner. Youll have the best bubble bath/Epsom Salts soak ever I promise. You can go to the pool and even kayak on the river. You wont get bored here. Even a magnolia plantation is right next door, and on the property are farm animals you can interact with as well as an equestrian center. Come for a stay, youll want to come back.

Beautiful location, wonderful service, delicious food.

We visited this plantation a while ago, but I never got around to writing a review. I read other reviews and cant really believe how I had such a seemingly different experience from everyone else. The focus of the information regarding the history of Middleton Place is not to give any reverence to the enslavement of thousands of people who made the Middleton family rich. The guide spoke in a very romantic way regarding the slaves, almost as if they were lucky to have been there. 90% of our group left the tour along the way as a result. I regret not doing so as well. It was highly offensive. The place may be beautiful now, but anyone who allows themselves to detach from the plantations absolutely horrific past in order to enjoy the sight of beautiful gardens should be ashamed. Even more shameful is the fact that weddings and other events are held there. This is akin to having a wedding at Auschwitz. Disgraceful.

Beautiful location. Grounds are much better kept that magnolia. The people go out of their way to make sure your visit is as good as it can be.

Beautiful. Wonderful helpful staff. Truly a highlight of our vacation

Hands down the most beautiful place i have ever been in. Anyone within a 100 mile radius has to visit just watch out for gators

Great place. Expect to bring your wallet. Still glad I experienced it.

Phenomenal wedding venue with distinctly unique backdrops for high-end wedding portraits in the Charleston area.

Did not disappoint. Lovely walking trails. Beautiful views. Fragrant animals . Definitely recommend.

I really love the location and the grounds are absolutely magnificent! Only 30 minutes from downtown Charleston.

Very educational and breathtaking views. One word of advice is to hydrate up in the summer months. Also watch out for special events during the year.

We ran into a guy feeding the horses yelling at a kid not to feed the animals when he could of just asked the parents to stop her. Employees with southern charm would be preferred

Very hug park. Nicely maintain. You need at least 3-4 hours to see this park. Theres tickets for entry.

Middleton place is a great place to explore- there is history and beauty everywhere you step. The Octagonal Sunken Garden and the House Museum were two of my favorites. Inside the House Museum are pieces from the Middleton family collection, I was blown away at how many pieces there were. There are no pictures allowed in the House Museum, but I enjoyed that as it increased my focus on the true beauty of the House. I enjoyed all the tours- every single guide was so passionate about their job. They are a big part of what makes it the most interesting and Important garden in America.

A nice family day. Great for the kids also have food, shopping and a spa. I like to get my exercise walking the gardens. Or just want to relax and take in mother nature.

Another one of my favorite Charleston Plantations is Middleton Place! Its a much more symmetrical design than the others, which makes it unique. Ive photographed a lot of weddings, proposals, and portrait sessions here. The staff is always great to work with. And the backdrops are absolutely stunning. I highly recommend arriving early right after they open, or late in the afternoon. The light those times of day is magical as it skips off the Ashley River and filters through the Spanish-moss-covered trees. Plus its less crowded then. If you come in the afternoon, they dont mind you staying even after the gates are closed...just kindly make your way out before dusk. Anyway, Im a local and I go here all the time. Cant recommend it enough!!!

Beautiful property. We took the house tour that was included with our stay at The Inn At Middleton Place. It was entertaining to learn and see some of the history of the property and family and their treasured belongings. Except for one small alligator we saw by the butterfly ponds, our visit was very comforting

Very knowledgeable and friendly staff, gardens are beautiful and the food in the restaurant was excellent.

Grounds look great. One important note about the actual staff. They are either incoherent or just dumb. You buy your ticket at the ticket office. There are zero signs about different offerings. So you assume the ticket you just bought covers everything on the grounds. You walk a mile to the main house to be informed it’s a separate ticket. Obvious frustration sets in and they act like it’s your fault that there is nothing to let you know. Do they think people don’t want to see the main attraction or are they just oblivious? Run by morons but a beautiful property.

This is a beautiful romantic destination. We had a blast. The horse back riding was amazing!!! The guide was so kind and a great trail host. A must if your in the Charleston area.

Beautiful gardens to walk through and very peaceful.

Its one of my favorite historical landmark here in Charleston. The gardens at Middleton place are beautiful and well maintained but the house tour is clearly the best part for me. It just takes you to a different era and you can live through the moments as your tour guide narrates the stories and gives you a sneek peak of life at that time.

Absolutely beautiful plantation! loved the sites and the people that worked there. Would be 5 stars but we ran into a lady who worked the tours at the main house who was extremely rude and yelled at us for walking up to the door without a scheduled tour. We were old by multiple employees that we could schedule a tour at the house and she made it seem like we were incompetent for listening to the employees and started to berate them. Awful human being.

Enjoyed the house tour because the furnishings were original and the guide provided a good historical background. The Beyond the Fields tour was enlightening as well. The grounds are beautiful and the animals add to the whole experience. We chatted with the blacksmith and the potter too. We spent 5-6 hours seeing everything and could have stayed longer. Great experience. Pleasant staff.

So much to see! I would have appreciated a little more guidance from the ticket booth. By this I mean knowing which gardens were blooming or that azalea hillside was all green and only a handful of flowers. Also I should have asked specifically where the carriage tour went. I had expected a tour of the outside perimeter of the property so I would know where to go back to. Instead the tour was the Greensward area. Our tour guide Taz was phenomenal! His explanation was detailed and interesting. He also explained how he personally connected with the property. Photos are of the livestock because they are new to the property.

What a fun day at Middleton Place! It was hot but the beauty of the gardens and the shade it offered, helped us to forget! The house was beautiful and the history behind it is just so interesting!! The barns had people there explaining things, making pottery, blacksmithing, etc. The animals we fun too see and the kids loved that. Definitely give yourself a few hours so you can really relax, walk around and enjoy it! Grab a bottle of water on your way in at the outdoor store in the parking lot!

Wonderful place! Its have a big history!

The most beautiful gardens in Charleston. Middleton Place is a must do when visiting the area. February is a peak month for Camellias, and it’s usually not as busy then! Plan to stay until the restaurant opens for dinner for a perfect day.

Good visit, can take a whole day. Did the extra horse drawn carriage and primary house tours. Enjoyed the carriage more than the house. House was claustrophobic, unbalanced with respect to its occupants roles, and did not address slavery in any meaningful way. Star off as a consequence. On site black smith, potter and several other craftsmen. Working barn (including cow milking), horses, a peacock, sheep and chickens. Some beautiful gardens. Good on site restaurant.

An interesting place. Rich and disgusting history (clearly this was a plantation and theyve done their best to preserve it). Middleton(he penned one of the original signatures on Declaration of Independence) kept good records and owned perhaps more slaves than anyone else (how ironic). The list of slaves and their price are listed in the slave quarters. In some cases, their price is not listed, rather their stats(age, weight).Nice boutique shops on site to purchase souvenirs, and even horse and carriage options to tour the large property.They have opened it to the public as an event venue as well, I was there for an event.

Beautiful grounds and historical sites to visit. The gardens are great for walking around and having a nice walk. Saw a lot of wildlife including an alligator hat was one of the largest Ive seen near the old rice fields (see photo). They have not allowed any tree trimming or development on the other side of the Ashley river, so its like taking a step back in time while youre there.

Beautiful historic landmark. I did the garden tour and walked through the stables. You can also do a house tour, beyond the fields tour and stable tour. I only had time for one.

The gardens were spectacular! The house tour is 45 minutes and highly recommended. The only thing keeping this from being 5 stars is the cost. It is $43 pp for the gardens ($28) and the house tour ($15)

Beautiful place to take a walk and enjoy the culture and history it has to share.

Lived in the Charleston area for 6 years and never visited this place. Have hit most of the other plantations in the area. All were great, but Middleton is in a step above.The grounds, buildings and staff are all first class. Located off Ashley River Road and the Ashley River, it is stunning.There is plenty to see and do, so you can spend a good part of the day touring.Ate lunch at the restaurant and was pleased. Prices are reasonable and the service professional and not pushy.Great place to spend some time!

Fantastic time here. We went for the Thanksgiving buffet and it was amazing. The food was delicious and we would definitely do it again. This included access to the grounds as well which are beautiful and was a great way to wrap up our afternoon. If youre in the area I would highly recommend stopping here and taking the sights in.

The grounds are so peaceful and the house tour is interesting.

Amazing place to be more familiar with the American history.

Breathtaking! The gardens are marvelous and picturesque not even Versailles has such grds. The Middleton Place keeps its history alive and well and its definitely a fun place to visit with family and friends.

One of my favorite decompressing places! Just love to wander while wrapped up in the peace of this magical place!

This place is very cool, great place to walk and take in some history. It really takes you back to a time when time moved much slower than our go-go lifestyles now. The grounds are extremely well kept, although we went in the winter with not many flower blooms, I can only imagine they only increase the awe factor of the plantation. Highly recommended!

Gorgeous gardens, and the people who work the gardens are really informed. My wife and I loved visiting here and already plan a return trip.

We were told at the downtown Visitors Centre that this was the only plantation that wasnt destroyed during the Civil War...not true. One house survived which is really all you see here other than the beautiful grounds. The tour was informative but I was expecting more. Beware if you take Uber there...no Wifi to call one to go back. No taxis would come out that far from Charleston either (15 miles). The lovely woman in the restaurant drove us all the way to our rental house...a guardian angel for sure.

I wouldve gave this place five stars but that fact I had no running water after 12am... no shower no sink no toilet .. 6 hours after check in and I am still not able to talk to anybody until 9am . No staff available at all . I JUST WANT TO USE THE BATHROOM BEFORE I LEAVE