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Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, United States
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Th
Review №1

Beautiful gardens and wildlife preserve. Self guided or guided tours available. We did self-guided through the gardens and swamp garden, then the train tour (which is an open bus, not a train) . We saw about 9 big alligators. 5 during our self-guided tour, and 4 from the train. We wanted to do the boat tour but we arrived around noon and they were all sold out. Really nice and extensive gift shop in the plantation house. I will definitely return, but will get there earlier to avoid sold out tours

Ch
Review №2

Beautiful and well maintained grounds are the centerpiece of this old rice plantation. Youll see extremely large Live Oaks and much, much more in your time to this historic garden. Plan to spend several hours to take it all in. Having a small child, we also really enjoyed the petting zoo.

Ma
Review №3

Beautiful grounds. The 1.2 mile River Walk Trail was a treat—lots of herons and other cool birds and even an alligator sunning itself on a platform. The maze was fun and the gardens around Bee Square were their own delightful maze. The “zoo” is actually more of a rescue shelter but the kids loved the deer, goats, and peacocks walking around.I’d give it five stars except for the overall lack of signage. We were frequently confused where we were on some of the back trails. Even attractions on the map like the Native American Ceremonial Mound had no signage (weird because it does in previous pictures people have posted) let alone interpretive signage to let us know what it was used for. Trees and plants also rarely had signs. Then we’d see some interesting plant and had to guess (or use reverse-image search) what it might be. Again, a beautiful place we’d recommend but would love it If they’d do the interpretive work to let visitors understand the cool things there.

Mi
Review №4

Had a great visit at Magnolia Plantation. There are multiple activities to do and that includes activities for children. Many activities require an extra charge, but wandering around the grounds is included and is the best part. However, those extras can add up...especially for a family. One other surprise was that the café has really cheap food at high prices. Otherwise I enjoyed my time here.

An
Review №5

The most beautiful garden I have ever seen. It is amazing. I spent 2 hours and could have spent more. I bought general admission ticket. The ticket costs $20, but I had a $3 off coupon from hotel. I paid $17 and it was really worth it.Their map is well marked, so you won’t get lost.They have a petting zoo and lots of peacocks. All animals were friendly.

Br
Review №6

I love this place! I was looking for trails to walk through as an exercise alternative to going to a gym. Their gardens are beautiful. Its quiet, peaceful, and the paths are so intricate that youll have to go back a few times just to see all of it. A ticket gets you 2 days within the same week to walk through the place. The Audubon trail they have is very cool and the nature tour has some pretty cool info about the place. They also have a plant nursery on site featuring a lot of plants found within the gardens and lots of citrus plants for sale. If you go really early in the morning, head for the path along the water and you might see the bald eagles living there. Very cool place.

Pa
Review №7

A must see for tourists and natives alike. The history and beauty of the gardens is amazing. We visited in November when not everything was in bloom, but there werent large crowds and the weather is mild. It isnt a difficult hike to walk around, and the audubon swamp tour is equally peaceful and worthwhile.

Ma
Review №8

One of the oldest places in Charleston to visit! Absolutely the most beautiful! From the Plantation house, to the swamp, to the beautiful and luxurious fields and river views you will not be disappointed to check out this place! Check out the train ride, the boat tour, the house tour, etc. Its worth every second. Plan on being there all day and enjoy your stay! They also offer a free visit within 7 days of your ticket purchase after your 1st visit.

Ke
Review №9

Great walking trails and the guide for the main house tour was superb. Saw an alligator, heron, moorhen, egrets, peacock and banana spider. Flowering trees were beautiful and the Spanish moss made the swamp look so beautiful. They also gave a military discount at the gate and gift shop. Super nice staff.

Mo
Review №10

Nice morning at a beautiful plantation. The nature team was the best tour. The small zoo was fun. Each tour (house, nature, slave cabins, boat) last approximately 45 minutes and requires an additional ticket.

Ka
Review №11

Absolutely loved our last min trip here! The gardens are beautiful... Our son loved the petting zoo and I highly recommend doing the slavery tour!

Ma
Review №12

Beautiful property. Great people who work there. The tour of the house and the nature tram were both fun and informative. I already want to go back again and see more.

Pa
Review №13

This is a must go to place when visiting the Charleston area! It is one of the largest romantic style gardens in the USA and the garden tour is a must. We added on the swamp tour and were really happy with it, a must add on. The wildlife that you see on the property is worth a visit on its own. The historians were very knowledgeable on the tours and can really answer any question you may have.

Tr
Review №14

Very nice staff all around! Had a good time on the boat tour and also the slavery to freedom tour! Everyone was very knowledgeable... which made it easy to get a lot out of what we paid for! November is a great time of year to come here - not too hot, not too cold. Well done, MP&G... well done!

Ke
Review №15

Beautiful presentation of wildlife and vegetation in its natural setting. Highly recommend the nature train ride. Educational and informative to say the very least!

Be
Review №16

Very nice place with beautiful gardens. Lots of trails to walk around. Spent about two hours there. Only regret is not having bought the extra tickets to go inside the house. Otherwise, we had a nice relaxing time.

Co
Review №17

Picturesque plantation with a storied history. We did the house tour and the gardens, it was very informative and the gardens were gorgeous! Theres a quick little maze on the property as well as a petting zoo.

Br
Review №18

I love visiting this place. I have been here well over 20 times. The people who work there are always friendly! The landscaping is always beautiful, always something new to see. I love there petting zoo, which is included in there standard entrance fee. The swamp part is also beautiful. This is a must see place.

Gy
Review №19

Me and my friend loved it. We went to Charleston for Christmas and visited the plantation. Its huge and beautiful and spring and summer more beautiful, because more colorful flowers blooming. There are also alligators so watch your step!!!

Jo
Review №20

My favorite plantation to visit in the Charleston area. Plenty to do there including the gardens, the house, a nature tram tour, a boat tram tour of the plantation rice fields, a zoo and nature center, a from slavery to freedom tour and last but definitely not least the Audobon Swamp Garden. They also offer a Cafe as well as a gift shop. The only down side is they do charge separately for several of the offerings so if you are going to do it all it can get quite expensive. I would recommend planning on being there the entire day, especially if you plan on doing three or more of the activities. I would definitely recommend taking the time to visit the Audubon Swamp garden where you will most likely see an abundance of wildlife. Last time we were there we saw raccoons, rabbits, squirrels, alligators, turtles and an abundance of birds. The history and beauty of the plantation itself can not be overstated.

Da
Review №21

Great way to get some steps in along with history and lots of nature. I recommend the garden access and at least the swamp access. If you want to see alligators without getting too close, this is where you want to go.

Ja
Review №22

Visiting SC from Virginia, these gardens were recommended to us as a cant miss, and I absolutely second that recommendation. Beautiful gardens and a fun little hands on zoo where you can feed deer, chickens, and a slew of other animals. Fantastic diversity of flora, youre guaranteed to get more than a couple great pictures of the fantastic grounds. Really invest a few hours to be able to walk around and see everything, especially if youre a nature lover.

To
Review №23

This place is awesome. A must see for Charleston visitors. Gives a great history on several topics such as slavery to freedom and plantation life in general. Its is absolutely beautiful.

sa
Review №24

This was the absolute best day ever. We spent all day here and did the all inclusive tour. However, we did not do the Audubon tour at the end of the day due to not having bug spray. Our ticket was good for seven days so we are going back tomorrow.I highly recommend this and ending with the boat tour if possible.

Se
Review №25

We had so much fun with our dogs here. It is a beautiful place just to walk around and enjoy nature. Love that they are so dog friendly!!

Ty
Review №26

Definitely a spendy adventure if you want to do all the tours. However, I would recommend all of them. Bug spray and sunscreen and vital. The summer brings oppressive heat and humidity so be prepared to be soaked in one way or the other.

An
Review №27

Very good experience, especially the Slavery to Freedom tour. We appreciated the attention to the dark past of the plantation. My only reason I am giving this place 4 stars instead of 5 is that the house tour did not mention slavery at all. It felt like you could opt in to hearing about slavery rather than making sure that if you are getting any sort of tour it was getting discussed. Id like to see slavery mentioned even in the non-slavery focused tour.

Za
Review №28

Joe the guide was awesome. I wish we could ave spent the whole day with him. His understanding and narrative on the history was so appreciated.

De
Review №29

A real nice walk around the plantation grounds. Sadly, few flowers blooming in late October. The house and boat for were very interesting. Discovered rice was thier main plantation crop.

Fr
Review №30

Absolutely stunning scenary. The gardens are full of ponds and bridges as you meander through the diverse variety of plants. Keep your eyes out and you may be able to catch some of the wildlife in the area. We saw a gator while we were there as well as the local peacock and a multitude of other birds. The prices are pretty steep but I would say that the amount of time you could spend walking the gardens makes the basic day pass well worth it. They also offer a variety of other walking/riding tours throughout the property at additional costs. I believe the base ticket was close to 20 dollars for an adult so bring the wallet. I would rate it a 5 if it werent for that.

Ry
Review №31

Beautiful venue for weddings. Both the Conservatory and Carriage House are great locations.

Yo
Review №32

Must take slavery to freedom tour! Theres a lot of history everyone should knowBeautiful place

vi
Review №33

It’s good walk around for family and historic importance as well as, it’s one of the destination wedding places sought after.

Mi
Review №34

Nice tour. Beautiful gardens. If you go you need to take the slave quarter tour. Very informative and worth every penny. The guide was very passionate and patient. If you go to this plantation without taking care his tour you will miss the heart and soul of this place!!! I highly recommend. Only reason for 4 stars was the tour of the inside. While it was informative, it was not worth the money. You dont get to see the entire house. Only what they want you too see. I was interested in seeing how the house was run. Not just the furniture.

Ca
Review №35

Petting zoo was great. Beautiful grounds. Saw lots of wildlife on train tour

Ca
Review №36

Beautiful place. We loved. This place worth to visit more than once. Lovely gardens full azaleas, gorgeous trees, and bamboo plants. The wildlife is very interesting inside the swamp. If were ever back in Charleston, well definitely do another visit to this gorgeous place.

Co
Review №37

Beautiful plantation, lots to see. There is an animal enclosure and extensive gardens to walk through as well as several tours that you can take. We spent 3 hours here and did not see it all. We were here in October, it would probably be prettier in the spring of summer, but still a nice place to visit with lots of history.

Ti
Review №38

Anything but exciting. The tour guide was boring, relative and distant from the oppressive history of this place. Over and over again she pointed out the great furnitures and the interior of the houses.. Something like this can be seen in every third-class mansion in Europe.

de
Review №39

We had a great time! The tours were just long enough. We enjoyed the boat and slave tour. The Gardens where beautiful.

ce
Review №40

It a beautiful place to start any adventure in Charleston. We went in the early morning, and basically had the garden to ourselves. The garden is very large. It took us about 2 hours to full walk through everything. We used a Groupon and got a great deal. The gift shop is also very nice. We didnt do any add on tours.

Am
Review №41

I hate the heat and was worried about walking all over this place but it was worth every bead of sweat. The staff is amazing and helpful. The deer were definitley a highlight but the main attraction that i never expected was our tour guide Joe on the slavery to freedom to tour. His knowledge and passion the topic was beautiful and i learned more in 45 minutes then ive ever learned in school. I dont know why more ppl dont go on this specific tour but I promise you its incredible and should be a requirement.The boat tour of the rice fields was great and we saw so much wildlife including one of the biggest alligators ive ever seen in the wild. Our tour guide John was super knowledgable.

jo
Review №42

I filmed an elopement wedding here with BwedCharleston and it was very pretty.JohnAntaki.com YouTube John Antaki

Da
Review №43

Had a wonderful time. My daughter loved the zoo because a lot of the animals were walking around and let you pet them.

Pr
Review №44

A bit underwhelming given all the great reviews. The trail is pretty ordinary but the slave tour was great. One or two good photo spots but overall not worth the price.

Jo
Review №45

This is a must stop if you have time! The tours are a bit pricey but I would consider it worth the money. However you do not have to pay for a tour you can just pay for general admission and walk around yourself. I was in complete awe of every inch of this place. You cant go anywhere and not be completely surrounded by beauty!!! Make this stop without a doubt and the more time you have the better. I would say you need at least 2 to 3 hours without the house tour to be able to see the most part of the land and gardens. And definitely make sure to go into the petting zoo!! You can get up close and personal with almost all the animals they have. From snakes to deer and everything in between! The petting zoo is right by where you purchase the entry tickets to your left!!

AD
Review №46

I had such a great time walking through the trails. Go early to be able to see it all. I went to late to take the tour and learn the history but will definitely try to be back. Saw so many different birds even a few peacocks. Bring the bug spray though.

Sa
Review №47

This place is gorgeous! There are many beautiful botanical flowers here that are stunning to look at. The plantation house is gorgeous and there are a wide variety of animals within their petting zoo. There are many beautiful bridges to walk across here and the scenery is absolutely beautiful.

Ci
Review №48

Magnolia plantation & gardens12 generations of Drayton family descendent have lived here. This place was established IN 1676.We did the train ride, I WOULD definitely recommend it because it does show you a lot of the history, plant life, and wildlife.Magnolia gardens have been famous since the 1800s and has been known as the most beautiful garden in the world. 500 acres.Duckweed on the ponds, it looks like a layer of scum but are tiny, tiny, little green plants.They are getting ready for the Chinese Lantern Festival and it looks like it’s going to be incredible. I heard that they had seven shipping containers full of decorations for this festival they also had the people come from China to be able to assemble all the lights and decorations. If you look closely at the dragon you can see that it’s made out of plates, So beautiful and so artistic. I want to go back to see that festival. 26,000 porcelain plates to construct a dragon.Next time I am in this area I WOULD go back because I didn’t have enough time to see how the things that they offer.

Ya
Review №49

Great place to visit on vacation. They showed us the garden, the house, the swamps. Everything was informative, beautiful, did not disappoint.

F
Review №50

Absolutely beautiful provides a good workout the only thing is the map they give u isnt very clear

Re
Review №51

The gardens are nice and there are plenty of walking trails. I was not impressed by the zero access to water. There are no drinking fountains, the bathroom sinks are steep sided and the faucets are a weird waterfall thing so you cannot fill a bottle, and they charge for a cup of water at the cafe. If you are going for a day trip, bring as much water as you can carry. There are dead trees and branches everywhere and Im truly surprised that no one has been hurt. It would be nice if they maintained the grounds better.Admission price gets you garden only. If you want the full plantation experience, you will pay extra for each and every tour. The house is the third house built on site, so not a traditional plantation house, if thats what you are wanting to see. Its a good price compared to the other plantations in the area, but you get what you pay for.

J
Review №52

Beautiful piece of property, well maintained and very well staffed. Professionals and also understanding of the story they are relaying to the customers. I will make this a repeat trip and tell all my friends. Matter of fact during this visit 4 of my family members drove from Indianapolis, IN to Charleston for this visit. Thanks for the experience!!

Am
Review №53

Beautiful plantation! We walked through the gardens and took a tour of the home, well worth the money. They also have an animal area where you can feed deer, goats, peacocks ect.

Je
Review №54

Cool place to see. Lots of trees & gray squirrels. Bathroom are clean nice. May be better to take the tours. You get to see more. They had wedding going on.

Me
Review №55

Beautiful beautiful place! Loved the tour of the house as well. Very informative and a great history of the place.

Zh
Review №56

So beautiful! You can see many wild animals here

T
Review №57

Beautiful and mind relaxing gardens ! Cabin tour and the knowledgeable tour guide take you back to the centuries and evolutions through centuries.

Pa
Review №58

The history of this place is cool. Make sure you do the slaves quarters tour. The house is kinda disappointing, but the grounds are beautiful. Be mindful of the spiders webs when walking the grounds though.

To
Review №59

We just visited the garden shop. That was our goal. What a delightful time and the staff is super friendly and anxious to help and share knowledge. We have enjoyed other parts of Magnolia before. There is always something to see and enjoy. A must stop for anyone visiting and a place to return as often as possible. I highly recommend a season pass if you live in the area.

Ju
Review №60

Beautiful gardens and amazing petting zoo. Ive been here so many times and still havent explored everything. Its my favorite place to visit in the Low Country

Ma
Review №61

Great way to spend the day. We went to the petting zoo, took the Slave to Freedom tour, and walked the gardens. Tour guide Rick was amazing, very patient, and willing to answer all questions. Beautiful gardens.

Ta
Review №62

If you’re into gardens, acres and acres of land, and wildlife this is the plantation for you. The peacocks roam about freely and seem to put on a show for guests which was nice. I took the nature tram tour and the slavery to freedom tour. I personally would have liked more information on slave life and history during both. The slavery to freedom tour does give a little background of the slave history but could be more informative. Joe knew his stuff but seemed to not have enough time to give all the information he could.

Ma
Review №63

This place is like heaven, we really enjoyed our visit!BTW we saw an alligator near by the lake, which was so exciting.

Co
Review №64

Wonderful experience. If you plan to stop in plan to stay all day. All tours are beyond reasonable. It is the cheapest thing you can do for all day fun! If youre a flower fancier, a history hoarder, an agricultural individual, an architectural intellectual, or even a biology boaster: this is the place for you!

re
Review №65

Came here with my husband, son and his wife to tour the plantation home and decided to do the From Slavery to Freedom tour with Joe as our guide. It was amazing!! Joe gave us so many facts that we had never heard before. I encourage everyone who goes there to take that tour with Joe!

He
Review №66

This was my second time visiting Magnolia Plantation. I love it.Although I do wish they would clean up the gazebos and benches. Some areas need cleaning up because its starting to look really run down.

Pa
Review №67

We really enjoyed this unique plantation. We really needed more time to be able to explore and experience it all. We spent about 5 hours there. The nature boat is a unique experience where you get to see different animal life in their natural habitat. The nature train was nice to hear about some of the different plants as well as some of the animals. The house was nice, but we didnt really think the tour was much different than any other tour of an older home. We really enjoyed the beautiful gardens.

Se
Review №68

Very beautiful place! I like that you have a map of where to go so you dont get lost but its not so rigid that you can only explore certain things. You can go off anywhere and have a great time. I definitely want to come back in the fall time!

Je
Review №69

Such a beautiful and calming place. Everybody should visit at least once. Takes you back in time when things were much simpler.

Le
Review №70

It was a beautiful walk. Not sure it should be that expensive. The Audubon Swamp Garden was really amazing. Dont think it should cost extra though. We did see one baby alligator and a bunny.

Ai
Review №71

Beautiful place highly recommend, dont forget to check out petting zoo.

YB
Review №72

It is a stunning place tp go if you like walking and you enjoy being outdoors. we spent a few hours just walking around admiring the flowers, plants and trees. there is a petting zoo where a small deer was sniffing around for food, and started nibbling on my wife’s sweater. so beware if visiting the petting zoo with small children!

Tr
Review №73

I never knew what to expect from a plantation, but what an incredible experience!!The plantation was beautiful! And that’s an understatement!The floral landscape, with a combination of a swampy surrounding, is unique and awesome!The plantation has a collection of animals, and it’s funny because there will be deer, peacocks, goats, and chickens just walking around.The deer even let you let them!!We got some cute pictures with them!Sadly, the plantation house was closed due to Covid-19! But I will return next time I travel back to Charleston in a few months.Next time I also have to try the food, but it was closed when I was there as well.The garden is very expansive, and it will leave you breathless on a long walk for a few hours.I suggest bringing waters though, because when I went it was a very hot day and I chugged my small water bottle within a half-hour.We also got a deal when coming to Magnolia for their Audobon Swamp tour as well.The swamp walk was very nice.You will see an old graveyard, a huge pond with tons of alligators and birds.Like I said, the entire plantation is beautiful, historical, and worth it to visit.I will return because I really want to go inside the plantation house!

As
Review №74

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is an amazing place to tour - its a must when sight seeing. There are so many different things to look at - the plantation house, the wildlife, the art, etc. My family and I visited while the Lunar New Year exhibit was set up and it was amazing to see all the different sculptures and lights displays. If you go to Magnolia any other time of the year, take the trolley nature tour - you see SO many different animals.

Ti
Review №75

The Magnolia Plantation tour was the highlight if our trip to a Charleston this year! The tour guides did a fantastic job sharing with us the history of this beautiful piece of history. Theres so much to do at this plantation that you could easily spend an entire day there. They offer house tours, tran rides through the grounds (which are sure to include gator sitings), a zoo which serves as an animal preserve, a snack bar, gift shop, and walks through the gardens and conservatory. We booked our tour with Adventures Tours, and they picked us up at our hotel and took us back afterwards. Allan, with Adventure Tours, was our tour guide, and he was a lot of fun! By far, this was the best way we spent our time and money in Charleston!

Ch
Review №76

Absolutely beautiful. In the daylight it is such a remarkable place, full of historical items and information. I took a tour of the house which is furnished with original furnishings. It gave me an understanding of how the rich lived during that period of time. The second tour was the cabin tour. Three original cabins or slave quarters are on the estate. Each one represents a different period of time. The first one is from the 1800s, wooden windows, no glass panes, no beds. Very eye opening. The first crops planted at this plantation was rice, later after emancipation this site became known for the beautiful gardens. The animals & birds that reside there had very beautiful colors and were available for children to pet in the petting zoo. They also have a botanical garden tour and a swamp tour. The architecture of the home is splendid especially the added portion where the rooms are in the shape of an octagon. I recommend visiting this historical site.

Mo
Review №77

Grounds are beautiful. Peacocks are beautiful and noisy. Armadillos were very active. People should take the From Slavery to Freedom tour since it is very informative and doesnt water it down!!

An
Review №78

Beautiful place. Kids especially loved the animals. They were able to pet a deer and pony and loved getting close to the chickens, ducks and peacocks.

Je
Review №79

The gardens are beautiful. Lovely to wander and very peaceful. The house is the 3rd built on that site and for that reason, misses much from a historical standpoint (you can visit other plantations which have original structures).They nickel and dime you for all of their offerings and as a result, try to keep the information compartmentalized.It is also a ways from downtown Charleston. If youve got the time and the cash to throw around it may work well for you. Otherwise, Id suggest looking into other options (theyre out there... the owners may not be spending as much as Magnolia on advertising!)

Na
Review №80

Beautiful place to walk around. They have a very small farm with animals for kids to enjoy. Beautiful garden to walk around. Definitely a place to visit if you are in Charleston.

Me
Review №81

Beautiful grounds with a blanket of saddens that still lingers. Gorgeous gardens that are more than worth the price of the ticket. Carve out at least half day or a full day to fully enjoy the walk through the gardens and also embrace the other tours available.

Ka
Review №82

There is so much to see and do here that we need to go back again. I love the gardens. The stroll around the gardens and lake is invigorating and relaxing at the same time. The nature is breathtaking. The petting area is fun for kids and adults alike. The house is stunning.

Ra
Review №83

We only purchased the main tickets for entry. You can opt to buy additional tickets for tours, but we just did general admission. It was quite hot, being the beginning of August in the south, but we had a really great time. The gardens were beautiful and the bridges and the Spanish moss hanging from the trees around the water was something special. The whole plantation had such a southern charm feel, and we were even able to see an alligator!If youre planning on going when the weather isnt as hot, Id recommend bringing a picnic, as theres plenty of seating areas or grassy areas to lay out on.The nature center was a plus, we have so many deer in MD, but to pet, feed and play with them was really special.

Ja
Review №84

Absolutely wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Admission isnt cheap at $20 an adult, but its so worth it.The ground are beautiful and just so fun to walk around. Spent 2 hours walking and didnt see everything. The zoo they have is awesome! Animals, like friendly geese and deer, wander around and let you pet them. Makes you feel sorta like a Disney princess.Worth the trip. Such a great way to spend an afternoon and really just a pleasant place to enjoy.

RA
Review №85

Love this place! Walking around the garden is heavenly. The house and history are remarkable. The animals will make you smile. The natural beauty of the surrounds speak for themselves. Spanish Moss draped over live oaks conjures romantic imaginings and a slow peaceful spirit.

Kr
Review №86

Definitely plan a whole day. There is so much to see and do! Kids (and kids at heart, like me) will love the petting zoo area. Peacocks galore, alligators, deer who will come right up to you. Wish we would have planned to stay longer.

Ja
Review №87

Beautiful place! Great place to take kiddos under 3 years! Ours loved the train ride through the nature side. Staff were exceptional and so friendly. We will definitely be coming back to visit!

Ka
Review №88

You cant come to Charleston and miss this place! The gardens are beautiful, the house very charming and the History incredibly interesting! Great Place to spend 3 hours or so, although you can spend all day. The staff is very helpful and the grounds are well maintained. We were able to find discount coupons online so definitely take a look and see!

Sh
Review №89

Ok so let me start with this is not a cheep place to visit, nor is it a place that you can fully enjoy in a few hours. Plan to spend the entire day. Its a beautiful place.The history of the place can be felt the moment you step out of your car and walk towards the ticket booths. Theres so much knowledge if you take the tours. The swamp garden tour shows you real alligators and other cool wild wildlife. They also have a petting zoo with some tame wildlife.I honestly dont want give much away with the tours on the houses. They are great and full of awesome historical information on South Carolina as well as the personal family that owns the place.

Ri
Review №90

What a fantastic light display. As the night went on the colors just so much more intense. Im sorry we only went during the last week. I want to see this again and again. Thanks to Magnolia Plantation for sponsoring the displays. The Porcelain Dragon is an amazing display of ingenuity, lights and 26,600 porcelain plates. Just magnificent!

Do
Review №91

Absolutely Amazing place for anyone to visit. Lots to do and see.!

Br
Review №92

Absolutely beautiful this place is huge too we wish we had a little more time there. They also have a small little zoo also with free range peacocks

Mo
Review №93

Really beautiful and historic plantation. Be careful of the flying peacocks pooping on your car. You need to come at the right season to see the flowers in full bloom. April/ May should be the best.Be aware that the town gets storms and dont have the greatest drainage.

Mo
Review №94

What an amazing place I was told so many time o on here and walk the paths and it’s so peaceful and beautiful well everything I heard about this place is true it’s amazing the views are so beautiful it’s a must visit

zo
Review №95

Very nice place to spend a few hours with the family.Few trails to follow with amazing Flowers, trees, lakes, and bridges.You can picnic or buy from the kiosk.There is a small area with animals.There are a few extra paid tours you can take.At least 2 hours of fun.

Al
Review №96

Its beautiful. The petting zoo was the best. The deer gives you kisses and loves selfies. My favorite part.

Jo
Review №97

Beautiful gardens. Great wildlife to see. We spotted many birds, a full-grown gator and a baby gator, and a turtle in their many ponds. They also have a nice petting-type zoo where you walk among the animals. They have seven deer which were rescued and are part of the zoo, so this is likely the only time in your life you will get to have a deer lick your hand and let you pet them. Quite an experience. They offer guided tours of the house, swamp, and slave quarters for additional cost - you can not view these areas without a tour. Get there early for the tours as they sell out early. They are also the only plantation open on Christmas day.

Am
Review №98

The grounds are beautiful and I highly recommend the tours of the house and of the slave homes. The history is overwhelming, the grounds are breathtaking, and you will leave more educated and feeling like you stepped back for just a moment in time. Certainly worth your time and money. Make sure you have quarters to buy food to feed the animals, if youre into it.

Ca
Review №99

Bring bug spray!!! The zoo is amazing! The biblical garden was amazingingly beutiful!!

Ty
Review №100

An absolutely beautiful place to spend a day or even a couple. You wont run out of things to do and see. Their onsite restraunt had great food as well.

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  • Address:3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, United States
  • Site:http://magnoliaplantation.com/
  • Phone:+1 843-571-1266
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Historical landmark
  • History museum
  • Garden
  • Wedding venue
Working hours
  • Monday:8:30am–4:30pm
  • Tuesday:8:30am–4:30pm
  • Wednesday:8:30am–4:30pm
  • Thursday:8:30am–4:30pm
  • Friday:8:30am–4:30pm
  • Saturday:8:30am–4:30pm
  • Sunday:8:30am–4:30pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
  • Public toilet:Yes
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