South Carolina's Most Visited Plantation and Gardens. National Registry of Historic Places. Ancient Oak Avenue. Tours full of History. World …
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May 2, 2025
Would rate this positive overall, but the gardens are closer to walking on nice paths through the woods and nothing was blooming when we went. The flowers planted between the ticket kiosk and the ma…Full review by mwilson1827
May 1, 2025
The views were amazing! The flowers were huge and vibrant. Our tour Guide for the mansion was great and very knowledgeable. We saw dozens of alligators, blue heron, yellow eared slider turtles and do…Full review by Lisa B
Apr 29, 2025
While Visiting Charleston, my wife wanted to see a plantation. I was ambivalent about this aspect of our trip but parts of it ended up being interesting. The tour of the home was so-so. Seeing a coup…Full review by sissomi
How much time does it take to see all that is included?
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it’s really up to you, it’s a big place. 2hrs gives you a basic walk around and visit the house, but if you want to extensively visit the amazing gardens then think more like 5-6hrs. Take …
it’s really up to you, it’s a big place. 2hrs gives you a basic walk around and visit the house, but if you want to extensively visit the amazing gardens then think more like 5-6hrs. Take water and a pic-nic
Are there places to get lunch close to the plantation or Dayton Hall?
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After visiting we headed back toward Charleston on Hwy 61 and ate at Betty Lou's Bistro (2408 X, Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414). Very good food! Great staff!
I don't think so. Are you taking an Uber here? If so perhaps the admission building or gift shop could hold your things. If you're driving here plan to leave things in your car.
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