Magnolia Plantation and Gardens - Charleston, SC
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N 32° 52.515 W 080° 04.979
17S E 585785 N 3637829
Magnolia Plantation, Charleston, South Carolina
Waymark Code: WMBMW8
Location: South Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 06/03/2011
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Founded in 1676 by the Drayton family, Magnolia Plantation has survived the centuries and witnessed the history of the United States unfold before it from the American Revolution through the Civil War and beyond.
It is the oldest public tourist site in the Lowcountry, and the oldest public gardens in America, opening its doors to visitors in 1870 to view the thousands of beautiful flowers and plants in its famous gardens.
Other attractions at Magnolia Plantation include a petting zoo, waterfowl refuge, antebellum cabin, a plantation rice barge, a nature train and a boat tour along the Ashley river.
Visit Magnolia Plantation to experience the beauty of its gardens and its rich history.
From: Magnolia Plantation Website
The "Official Tourism" URL link to the attraction: [Web Link]
The attraction’s own URL: [Web Link]
Hours of Operation:
Open: daily - 08:00 to dusk
Admission Prices:
The basic Admission ticket gives visitors access to the Gardens & Grounds of the plantation:
Adults: $15.00
Children: $10.00
Plus
Historic house: $8.00
Nature train: $8.00
Boat tour: $8.00
Slavery to Freedom: $8.00
Approximate amount of time needed to fully experience the attraction: Half of a day (2-5 hours)
Transportation options to the attraction: Personal Vehicle Only
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