This stop was so much more than we hoped for. It is so big, so gorgeous and so full of life in the sounds and the movements you hear all around you. We saw a VERY large spider weaving a web, and even that was beautiful. The history that lives in the trees and the paths is amazing, and the bridges and structures they put in create unreal backdrops. We got incredible photos and videos all throughout, especially since it borders the water. They have bike trails as well as walking trails, and options to be driven throughout on tours for anyone not looking to spend the day walking. There is so much to do for those who can entertain themselves on sight seeing and history, we spent the whole day here and wished we had more time. The tranquility was worth the price and more.
This review was based on my experience which occurred during hours listed as open.
My wife and I just toured this plantation. We loved the gardens, especially the huge oak trees covered in Spanish Moss. We took the tram tour (we saw an alligator) and we also took the home tour. The original plantation home burned down a long time ago, so the replacement home we toured really doesn't look much like a plantation on the inside or on the outside. Overall we had an enjoyable visit at the Magnolia Plantation.
The grounds on this plantation are pretty, in an open and natural way that you might expect of a state or city park. It is not worth $20 admission just to walk around certain parts of the plantation. We bought a nature train tour (which is actually on a tram). The guide was entertaining and knowledgeable and took time to point out wildlife. Guided tours are available separately for the house, slave cabins, or to explore the swamp area by foot. I mistakenly assumed that we could tour these areas on our own. The whole experience did not feel plantation-like at all. It was a little better than an expensive stroll in the park.
The hours on the phone recording and google were wrong. They said 5:30pm but the gate entrance was blocked at 4:40pm. We took an hour long uBer to get here and they closed an hour early. I called back and got through to a human to check but she said she didn’t know what to tell me. “They must have not changed the time for daylight savings” which was over a month ago...
I’ve submitted change requests so hopefully no one else wastes $50 and 2 hours of their day just to see a blocked off driveway.
I recently photographed an engagement session on the grounds of Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. The grounds are beautiful and meticulously kept. They were very kind and gracious as well, and communication after the shoot was prompt and professional. Highly recommend this venue for engagements, weddings, or just a leisurely stroll amongst beautiful landscaping.
Magnolia Plantation And Gardens is a US Park based in Charleston, South Carolina. Magnolia Plantation And Gardens is located at 3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414, USA.
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