Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

Beautiful plantation. Take the Slavery to Freedom tour. I am a local tour guide downtown (unaffiliated with Magnolia,) and slavery is one of the hardest subjects to discuss. There is a gravity and delicate nature to discussing the horrors of our area’s past. An Irishman named John gave the tour and... Read more

Beautiful plantation. Take the Slavery to Freedom tour. I am a local tour guide downtown (unaffiliated with Magnolia,) and slavery is one of the hardest subjects to discuss. There is a gravity and delicate nature to discussing the horrors of our area’s past. An Irishman named John gave the tour and it was informative, respectful, riveting, and most important real. He didn’t sugar coat, he didn’t sensationalize, he didn’t blame, he simply painted a picture of what the lives of slaves were like in a time when people were treated as property. He told the facts and told them well. In a world where many fear to discuss the sins of the past, and where some prefer to pretend they didn’t exist in the first place, John shares and honors the history of an oppressed people who built the beauty that stands there today. The boat and the train tours were both fun ways to hear a little history and see some of the local wildlife. This is a solid option for people who don’t want to walk too much. My parents are in their golden years, and long walks can be a problem. They were able to enjoy their day at Magnolia Plantation. Also there is a cat! Show less

Beautiful plantation. Take the Slavery to Freedom tour. I am a local tour guide downtown (unaffiliated with Magnolia,) and slavery is one of the hardest subjects to discuss. There is a gravity and delicate nature to discussing the horrors of our area’s past. An Irishman named John gave the tour and... Read more

Beautiful plantation. Take the Slavery to Freedom tour. I am a local tour guide downtown (unaffiliated with Magnolia,) and slavery is one of the hardest subjects to discuss. There is a gravity and delicate nature to discussing the horrors of our area’s past. An Irishman named John gave the tour and it was informative, respectful, riveting, and most important real. He didn’t sugar coat, he didn’t sensationalize, he didn’t blame, he simply painted a picture of what the lives of slaves were like in a time when people were treated as property. He told the facts and told them well. In a world where many fear to discuss the sins of the past, and where some prefer to pretend they didn’t exist in the first place, John shares and honors the history of an oppressed people who built the beauty that stands there today. The boat and the train tours were both fun ways to hear a little history and see some of the local wildlife. This is a solid option for people who don’t want to walk too much. My parents are in their golden years, and long walks can be a problem. They were able to enjoy their day at Magnolia Plantation. Also there is a cat! Show less

We visited Magnolia Plantation as a family and had mixed feelings. While the grounds are likely stunning in the spring, we found it disappointing for a winter visit. Despite being advertised as a year-round destination, the scenery felt sparse, making the high admission price feel overpriced for the... Read more

We visited Magnolia Plantation as a family and had mixed feelings. While the grounds are likely stunning in the spring, we found it disappointing for a winter visit. Despite being advertised as a year-round destination, the scenery felt sparse, making the high admission price feel overpriced for the off-season. However, the highlight of our visit was the "From Slavery to Freedom" tour. Our guide, John, gave a blunt and cut-throat narration of the history of slavery. He didn't sugarcoat anything, which allowed us to truly feel the gravity of that dark era. It was a powerful, sobering experience for our family, though we hope the management adjusts pricing to better reflect the seasonal reality of the gardens. Show less

We visited Magnolia Plantation as a family and had mixed feelings. While the grounds are likely stunning in the spring, we found it disappointing for a winter visit. Despite being advertised as a year-round destination, the scenery felt sparse, making the high admission price feel overpriced for the... Read more

We visited Magnolia Plantation as a family and had mixed feelings. While the grounds are likely stunning in the spring, we found it disappointing for a winter visit. Despite being advertised as a year-round destination, the scenery felt sparse, making the high admission price feel overpriced for the off-season. However, the highlight of our visit was the "From Slavery to Freedom" tour. Our guide, John, gave a blunt and cut-throat narration of the history of slavery. He didn't sugarcoat anything, which allowed us to truly feel the gravity of that dark era. It was a powerful, sobering experience for our family, though we hope the management adjusts pricing to better reflect the seasonal reality of the gardens. Show less

This is a really great garden to visit. The house and grounds are beautiful. There are lots of birds, turtles, and alligators. The swamp garden is now free to tour with your standard admission fee. They have trolley tours that will drive you around if you don't want to walk. We walked and it is no... Read more

This is a really great garden to visit. The house and grounds are beautiful. There are lots of birds, turtles, and alligators. The swamp garden is now free to tour with your standard admission fee. They have trolley tours that will drive you around if you don't want to walk. We walked and it is not that far from one end to the other. Just a bit hot in July. The Cafe, restrooms, and gift shop are in the middle so you can rest and chill for a bit. Show less

This is a really great garden to visit. The house and grounds are beautiful. There are lots of birds, turtles, and alligators. The swamp garden is now free to tour with your standard admission fee. They have trolley tours that will drive you around if you don't want to walk. We walked and it is no... Read more

This is a really great garden to visit. The house and grounds are beautiful. There are lots of birds, turtles, and alligators. The swamp garden is now free to tour with your standard admission fee. They have trolley tours that will drive you around if you don't want to walk. We walked and it is not that far from one end to the other. Just a bit hot in July. The Cafe, restrooms, and gift shop are in the middle so you can rest and chill for a bit. Show less

We had a wonderful experience, touring the plantation with the tour guide on the tram and the tour guide through the gardens. It’s a great place to learn about history and life back then. I highly recommend mosquito repellent that they sell in the gift store. The mosquitoes were in full force in the... Read more

We had a wonderful experience, touring the plantation with the tour guide on the tram and the tour guide through the gardens. It’s a great place to learn about history and life back then. I highly recommend mosquito repellent that they sell in the gift store. The mosquitoes were in full force in the gardens, but the repellent kept them away. Show less

We had a wonderful experience, touring the plantation with the tour guide on the tram and the tour guide through the gardens. It’s a great place to learn about history and life back then. I highly recommend mosquito repellent that they sell in the gift store. The mosquitoes were in full force in the... Read more

We had a wonderful experience, touring the plantation with the tour guide on the tram and the tour guide through the gardens. It’s a great place to learn about history and life back then. I highly recommend mosquito repellent that they sell in the gift store. The mosquitoes were in full force in the gardens, but the repellent kept them away. Show less

Before you read any further... BUG SPRAY!! The grounds are stunning and well kept. We did the boat tour and our guide was very knowledgeable. It is great to see wildlife being taken care of. Saw some baby gators too! Trails are covered however there are lots of mosquitoes. The history at this locati... Read more

Before you read any further... BUG SPRAY!! The grounds are stunning and well kept. We did the boat tour and our guide was very knowledgeable. It is great to see wildlife being taken care of. Saw some baby gators too! Trails are covered however there are lots of mosquitoes. The history at this location is unbelievable. Show less

Before you read any further... BUG SPRAY!! The grounds are stunning and well kept. We did the boat tour and our guide was very knowledgeable. It is great to see wildlife being taken care of. Saw some baby gators too! Trails are covered however there are lots of mosquitoes. The history at this locati... Read more

Before you read any further... BUG SPRAY!! The grounds are stunning and well kept. We did the boat tour and our guide was very knowledgeable. It is great to see wildlife being taken care of. Saw some baby gators too! Trails are covered however there are lots of mosquitoes. The history at this location is unbelievable. Show less

The House and Gardens are astoundingly beautiful and well maintained and definitely worth a visit. However, I am only giving it 4 stars for the following reasons: 1. The website needs work; it does not properly list the tours and costs. 2. Because the website is confusing, everyone waits to buy tic... Read more

The House and Gardens are astoundingly beautiful and well maintained and definitely worth a visit. However, I am only giving it 4 stars for the following reasons: 1. The website needs work; it does not properly list the tours and costs. 2. Because the website is confusing, everyone waits to buy tickets in person and they had 1 person working. It took about 10 minutes for the worker to explain all the tours and options so the line was very long. 3. Everything was a separate cost. We ended up paying about $127 for 2 to do the house and boat tour. When I expressed some shock at the cost, the worker said that all of the local plantations charged separately for everything. For reference, it cost us $54 for 2 to tour the house and Gardens at Boone Hall Plantation. If they could simplify their tours and modify their website, it would be a great improvement to a spectacular place. Show less

The House and Gardens are astoundingly beautiful and well maintained and definitely worth a visit. However, I am only giving it 4 stars for the following reasons: 1. The website needs work; it does not properly list the tours and costs. 2. Because the website is confusing, everyone waits to buy tic... Read more

The House and Gardens are astoundingly beautiful and well maintained and definitely worth a visit. However, I am only giving it 4 stars for the following reasons: 1. The website needs work; it does not properly list the tours and costs. 2. Because the website is confusing, everyone waits to buy tickets in person and they had 1 person working. It took about 10 minutes for the worker to explain all the tours and options so the line was very long. 3. Everything was a separate cost. We ended up paying about $127 for 2 to do the house and boat tour. When I expressed some shock at the cost, the worker said that all of the local plantations charged separately for everything. For reference, it cost us $54 for 2 to tour the house and Gardens at Boone Hall Plantation. If they could simplify their tours and modify their website, it would be a great improvement to a spectacular place. Show less

I was very hesitant to visit a plantation, however, this one had great reviews about the gardens and other activities on the property. They should probably add in the "know before you go" section on their website. It is extremely buggy. Do not forget to wear bug spray. My family has never been so bi... Read more

I was very hesitant to visit a plantation, however, this one had great reviews about the gardens and other activities on the property. They should probably add in the "know before you go" section on their website. It is extremely buggy. Do not forget to wear bug spray. My family has never been so bit up after leaving a place. The Cafe was just okay. We took the nature tour and did the slavery to freedom tour. Again, the nature tour was just okay. We saw some cool things but did not think the trip was worth over $100 for a family of four. The gardens really are beautiful and I am sure it is a great place for photos, but I wished they would have highlighted more of the tragedy of slavery rather than a potential wedding venue. I'm glad I experienced one plantation, however I wouldn't go back. Show less

I was very hesitant to visit a plantation, however, this one had great reviews about the gardens and other activities on the property. They should probably add in the "know before you go" section on their website. It is extremely buggy. Do not forget to wear bug spray. My family has never been so bi... Read more

I was very hesitant to visit a plantation, however, this one had great reviews about the gardens and other activities on the property. They should probably add in the "know before you go" section on their website. It is extremely buggy. Do not forget to wear bug spray. My family has never been so bit up after leaving a place. The Cafe was just okay. We took the nature tour and did the slavery to freedom tour. Again, the nature tour was just okay. We saw some cool things but did not think the trip was worth over $100 for a family of four. The gardens really are beautiful and I am sure it is a great place for photos, but I wished they would have highlighted more of the tragedy of slavery rather than a potential wedding venue. I'm glad I experienced one plantation, however I wouldn't go back. Show less

Gardens were beautiful. The slavery tour was well researched and powerful. The nature tour was a little tight. We were packed in very tightly. The trees and wildlife were awesome to look at. I feel a little conflicted because the original plantation owner’s family still owns this property. Ho... Read more

Gardens were beautiful. The slavery tour was well researched and powerful. The nature tour was a little tight. We were packed in very tightly. The trees and wildlife were awesome to look at. I feel a little conflicted because the original plantation owner’s family still owns this property. However, they also don’t sugar coat the history. Worth a visit if you’re in the area. Show less

Gardens were beautiful. The slavery tour was well researched and powerful. The nature tour was a little tight. We were packed in very tightly. The trees and wildlife were awesome to look at. I feel a little conflicted because the original plantation owner’s family still owns this property. Ho... Read more

Gardens were beautiful. The slavery tour was well researched and powerful. The nature tour was a little tight. We were packed in very tightly. The trees and wildlife were awesome to look at. I feel a little conflicted because the original plantation owner’s family still owns this property. However, they also don’t sugar coat the history. Worth a visit if you’re in the area. Show less

I visited in late September. I was very impressed with the kindness at hospitality of all the employees at Magnolia. From the gal in the gift shop to the garden workers. Special mention to John who gave the from Freedom to Slavery tour. This was the most informative and heartfelt experience I enjoy... Read more

I visited in late September. I was very impressed with the kindness at hospitality of all the employees at Magnolia. From the gal in the gift shop to the garden workers. Special mention to John who gave the from Freedom to Slavery tour. This was the most informative and heartfelt experience I enjoyed at the plantation. The reality of history is not always pretty, but John did a very good job really helping us to imagine horrific the experience of the enslaved peoples. The gardens are spectacular and the house and train tour were very enjoyable as well. I came prepared with insect repellent as recommended in other reviews and escaped with only two "souvenir" mosquito bites to bring home. OFF is definitely a must, but don't let that discourage you from experiencing the beauty of this plantation. Show less

I visited in late September. I was very impressed with the kindness at hospitality of all the employees at Magnolia. From the gal in the gift shop to the garden workers. Special mention to John who gave the from Freedom to Slavery tour. This was the most informative and heartfelt experience I enjoy... Read more

I visited in late September. I was very impressed with the kindness at hospitality of all the employees at Magnolia. From the gal in the gift shop to the garden workers. Special mention to John who gave the from Freedom to Slavery tour. This was the most informative and heartfelt experience I enjoyed at the plantation. The reality of history is not always pretty, but John did a very good job really helping us to imagine horrific the experience of the enslaved peoples. The gardens are spectacular and the house and train tour were very enjoyable as well. I came prepared with insect repellent as recommended in other reviews and escaped with only two "souvenir" mosquito bites to bring home. OFF is definitely a must, but don't let that discourage you from experiencing the beauty of this plantation. Show less

This is probably the one of the best paid attractions that you need to visit when you're in Charleston. There is a lot to see here for the money that you paid for and the whole place is beautiful. They have like a mini petting zoo. Their gardens is really fun to explore. Be sure to take advantage of... Read more

This is probably the one of the best paid attractions that you need to visit when you're in Charleston. There is a lot to see here for the money that you paid for and the whole place is beautiful. They have like a mini petting zoo. Their gardens is really fun to explore. Be sure to take advantage of some of the free attractions like their train tour. Sometimes they actually have a free guided tour of their gardens which is a must in my opinion. We did actually pay for the boat tours which I totally think was worth it we saw a lot of wildlife while we were on this tour. Don't expect a very manicured garden because they focus more on natural wildlife. One thing I highly highly advise when you go there make sure let you spray yourself with an off lotion as the mosquitoes are very persistent and you are guaranteed to get bit if you don't spray yourself. Skip the bug bracelets as it will not work and I was wearing five and it did not help at all. One thing to that I wish is that they paved the roads going into the plantation itself. But overall totally worth it because the ticket is for 2 days which is an awesome value! Show less

This is probably the one of the best paid attractions that you need to visit when you're in Charleston. There is a lot to see here for the money that you paid for and the whole place is beautiful. They have like a mini petting zoo. Their gardens is really fun to explore. Be sure to take advantage of... Read more

This is probably the one of the best paid attractions that you need to visit when you're in Charleston. There is a lot to see here for the money that you paid for and the whole place is beautiful. They have like a mini petting zoo. Their gardens is really fun to explore. Be sure to take advantage of some of the free attractions like their train tour. Sometimes they actually have a free guided tour of their gardens which is a must in my opinion. We did actually pay for the boat tours which I totally think was worth it we saw a lot of wildlife while we were on this tour. Don't expect a very manicured garden because they focus more on natural wildlife. One thing I highly highly advise when you go there make sure let you spray yourself with an off lotion as the mosquitoes are very persistent and you are guaranteed to get bit if you don't spray yourself. Skip the bug bracelets as it will not work and I was wearing five and it did not help at all. One thing to that I wish is that they paved the roads going into the plantation itself. But overall totally worth it because the ticket is for 2 days which is an awesome value! Show less

Gardens are English style, with proper expectations they are stunning. Great journey through checkered history of the land. Family owned and it shows. The generations of caretakers here shows in the beauty. It’s clear that the people here take great pride in preserving this part of history. The res... Read more

Gardens are English style, with proper expectations they are stunning. Great journey through checkered history of the land. Family owned and it shows. The generations of caretakers here shows in the beauty. It’s clear that the people here take great pride in preserving this part of history. The restrooms are clean and well maintained. Snack bar isn’t great and very expensive for what you get. The guides were very knowledgeable and each added a personal touch. John stood out in the Slavery to Freedom tour. If you’re able to spend time with him, consider yourself blessed. He spoke with such reverence and compassion for the heartbreaking circumstances the slaves endured, it brought my wife and I to tears. He makes the experience personal with details about families (both the plantation owners and generations of slaves) that I’ve not experienced before. When we were researching Magnolia, we saw a bad (and quite frankly, racist) review dismissing the Slavery to Freedom tour given by “a white Irishman”. Don’t let that kind of closed mindedness deter you. John may be white, and he may be Irish, but his heartfelt conviction about sharing history and moving beyond the horrors of slavery is second to none! Show less

Gardens are English style, with proper expectations they are stunning. Great journey through checkered history of the land. Family owned and it shows. The generations of caretakers here shows in the beauty. It’s clear that the people here take great pride in preserving this part of history. The res... Read more

Gardens are English style, with proper expectations they are stunning. Great journey through checkered history of the land. Family owned and it shows. The generations of caretakers here shows in the beauty. It’s clear that the people here take great pride in preserving this part of history. The restrooms are clean and well maintained. Snack bar isn’t great and very expensive for what you get. The guides were very knowledgeable and each added a personal touch. John stood out in the Slavery to Freedom tour. If you’re able to spend time with him, consider yourself blessed. He spoke with such reverence and compassion for the heartbreaking circumstances the slaves endured, it brought my wife and I to tears. He makes the experience personal with details about families (both the plantation owners and generations of slaves) that I’ve not experienced before. When we were researching Magnolia, we saw a bad (and quite frankly, racist) review dismissing the Slavery to Freedom tour given by “a white Irishman”. Don’t let that kind of closed mindedness deter you. John may be white, and he may be Irish, but his heartfelt conviction about sharing history and moving beyond the horrors of slavery is second to none! Show less

This is the first spot we visited in Charleston, It didn’t disappoint! We opted for the House Tour and glad that we did. Our guide, Madison, was kind and knowledgeable. The property is vast and breathtaking at every angle. The gardens you could get lost in. (But pack bug spray!) The wildlife area a... Read more

This is the first spot we visited in Charleston, It didn’t disappoint! We opted for the House Tour and glad that we did. Our guide, Madison, was kind and knowledgeable. The property is vast and breathtaking at every angle. The gardens you could get lost in. (But pack bug spray!) The wildlife area and the cafe were both pleasant surprises. We appreciated the clean bathrooms and water refill station as we brought our own water bottle. The salve to freedom cabin tour guided by, John, was excellent. The passion he felt about the topic was expressive and nearly brought me to tears. I recommend coming to Magnolia! Show less

This is the first spot we visited in Charleston, It didn’t disappoint! We opted for the House Tour and glad that we did. Our guide, Madison, was kind and knowledgeable. The property is vast and breathtaking at every angle. The gardens you could get lost in. (But pack bug spray!) The wildlife area a... Read more

This is the first spot we visited in Charleston, It didn’t disappoint! We opted for the House Tour and glad that we did. Our guide, Madison, was kind and knowledgeable. The property is vast and breathtaking at every angle. The gardens you could get lost in. (But pack bug spray!) The wildlife area and the cafe were both pleasant surprises. We appreciated the clean bathrooms and water refill station as we brought our own water bottle. The salve to freedom cabin tour guided by, John, was excellent. The passion he felt about the topic was expressive and nearly brought me to tears. I recommend coming to Magnolia! Show less

I was very leery of the venue due to its history, and although it would not ever be my personal choice for an event, it was absolutely gorgeous. It was extremely well tended to and immaculately landscaped. The venue areas were gorgeous, clean and had the perfect amount of space for a large gathering... Read more

I was very leery of the venue due to its history, and although it would not ever be my personal choice for an event, it was absolutely gorgeous. It was extremely well tended to and immaculately landscaped. The venue areas were gorgeous, clean and had the perfect amount of space for a large gathering. Show less

I was very leery of the venue due to its history, and although it would not ever be my personal choice for an event, it was absolutely gorgeous. It was extremely well tended to and immaculately landscaped. The venue areas were gorgeous, clean and had the perfect amount of space for a large gathering... Read more

I was very leery of the venue due to its history, and although it would not ever be my personal choice for an event, it was absolutely gorgeous. It was extremely well tended to and immaculately landscaped. The venue areas were gorgeous, clean and had the perfect amount of space for a large gathering. Show less

Loved our day at Magnolia Plantation & Garden! Beautiful and serene surroundings and fascinating history. Enjoyed the water tour and all the pretty birds and saw my first gators in the wild!!! The home tour was interesting and I’m so grateful that we were able to see and learn so much by touring t... Read more

Loved our day at Magnolia Plantation & Garden! Beautiful and serene surroundings and fascinating history. Enjoyed the water tour and all the pretty birds and saw my first gators in the wild!!! The home tour was interesting and I’m so grateful that we were able to see and learn so much by touring the home. Highly recommend a visit! Show less

Loved our day at Magnolia Plantation & Garden! Beautiful and serene surroundings and fascinating history. Enjoyed the water tour and all the pretty birds and saw my first gators in the wild!!! The home tour was interesting and I’m so grateful that we were able to see and learn so much by touring t... Read more

Loved our day at Magnolia Plantation & Garden! Beautiful and serene surroundings and fascinating history. Enjoyed the water tour and all the pretty birds and saw my first gators in the wild!!! The home tour was interesting and I’m so grateful that we were able to see and learn so much by touring the home. Highly recommend a visit! Show less

A Deeply Moving and Enriching Experience** Visiting this former plantation was both emotional and educational. The tours through the plantation house and the slave quarters were thoughtfully designed and offered a powerful insight into the lives of enslaved people. The beauty of the grounds—with cen... Read more

A Deeply Moving and Enriching Experience** Visiting this former plantation was both emotional and educational. The tours through the plantation house and the slave quarters were thoughtfully designed and offered a powerful insight into the lives of enslaved people. The beauty of the grounds—with centuries-old trees and a well-kept garden landscape—adds a peaceful atmosphere to the experience. What truly stood out was the exceptional staff: incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing history. Both the lady in the main house and the one in the slave quarters were outstanding in their presentation and expertise. I truly appreciated the time spent here and left with a deeper understanding and valuable perspective. Thank you for this unforgettable experience! Show less

A Deeply Moving and Enriching Experience** Visiting this former plantation was both emotional and educational. The tours through the plantation house and the slave quarters were thoughtfully designed and offered a powerful insight into the lives of enslaved people. The beauty of the grounds—with cen... Read more

A Deeply Moving and Enriching Experience** Visiting this former plantation was both emotional and educational. The tours through the plantation house and the slave quarters were thoughtfully designed and offered a powerful insight into the lives of enslaved people. The beauty of the grounds—with centuries-old trees and a well-kept garden landscape—adds a peaceful atmosphere to the experience. What truly stood out was the exceptional staff: incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing history. Both the lady in the main house and the one in the slave quarters were outstanding in their presentation and expertise. I truly appreciated the time spent here and left with a deeper understanding and valuable perspective. Thank you for this unforgettable experience! Show less

This plantation was magnificent! The grounds were so beautiful, even in the month of December!! The staff was friendly and in true southern charm, warm and welcoming. The guide at the home was equally as cordial and very knowledgeable. He made the tour bring history to life! The tour of the small co... Read more

This plantation was magnificent! The grounds were so beautiful, even in the month of December!! The staff was friendly and in true southern charm, warm and welcoming. The guide at the home was equally as cordial and very knowledgeable. He made the tour bring history to life! The tour of the small cottages and little farm was also very good! He truly made me understand the resilience of the enslaved Africans and how they endured so much. A must if you’re in Charleston! Show less

This plantation was magnificent! The grounds were so beautiful, even in the month of December!! The staff was friendly and in true southern charm, warm and welcoming. The guide at the home was equally as cordial and very knowledgeable. He made the tour bring history to life! The tour of the small co... Read more

This plantation was magnificent! The grounds were so beautiful, even in the month of December!! The staff was friendly and in true southern charm, warm and welcoming. The guide at the home was equally as cordial and very knowledgeable. He made the tour bring history to life! The tour of the small cottages and little farm was also very good! He truly made me understand the resilience of the enslaved Africans and how they endured so much. A must if you’re in Charleston! Show less

Beautiful grounds and scenery. Saw the outside of the house but we didn't plan ahead and buy tickets online so we didn't get a tour inside but was beautiful none the less. We saw an alligator which is exciting to people from the north. A lot of history in a grounds that was established in the lat... Read more

Beautiful grounds and scenery. Saw the outside of the house but we didn't plan ahead and buy tickets online so we didn't get a tour inside but was beautiful none the less. We saw an alligator which is exciting to people from the north. A lot of history in a grounds that was established in the late 1600s. A lot of walking and beautiful paths plus dog friendly outside of buildings! Show less

Beautiful grounds and scenery. Saw the outside of the house but we didn't plan ahead and buy tickets online so we didn't get a tour inside but was beautiful none the less. We saw an alligator which is exciting to people from the north. A lot of history in a grounds that was established in the lat... Read more

Beautiful grounds and scenery. Saw the outside of the house but we didn't plan ahead and buy tickets online so we didn't get a tour inside but was beautiful none the less. We saw an alligator which is exciting to people from the north. A lot of history in a grounds that was established in the late 1600s. A lot of walking and beautiful paths plus dog friendly outside of buildings! Show less

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is a breathtaking and memorable destination that beautifully blends history, nature, and Southern charm. The gardens are absolutely stunning, with lush landscapes, vibrant flowers, and peaceful walking paths that make it easy to spend hours exploring. Every season off... Read more

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is a breathtaking and memorable destination that beautifully blends history, nature, and Southern charm. The gardens are absolutely stunning, with lush landscapes, vibrant flowers, and peaceful walking paths that make it easy to spend hours exploring. Every season offers something unique, from colorful blooms to serene views of the waterways and wildlife. The plantation grounds are well maintained and thoughtfully laid out, offering a meaningful glimpse into the region’s history. Informative exhibits and tours provide valuable context, encouraging reflection while deepening appreciation for the site. The variety of attractions—gardens, historic structures, nature trails, and wildlife—makes this an engaging experience for visitors of all ages. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is both relaxing and educational, making it a must-see for anyone visiting the Charleston area. It’s a place that leaves a lasting impression and invites you to slow down, learn, and enjoy the beauty of the Lowcountry. Highly recommended. I also posted a video of a bird catching a fish below and a video of a lizard! Show less

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is a breathtaking and memorable destination that beautifully blends history, nature, and Southern charm. The gardens are absolutely stunning, with lush landscapes, vibrant flowers, and peaceful walking paths that make it easy to spend hours exploring. Every season off... Read more

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is a breathtaking and memorable destination that beautifully blends history, nature, and Southern charm. The gardens are absolutely stunning, with lush landscapes, vibrant flowers, and peaceful walking paths that make it easy to spend hours exploring. Every season offers something unique, from colorful blooms to serene views of the waterways and wildlife. The plantation grounds are well maintained and thoughtfully laid out, offering a meaningful glimpse into the region’s history. Informative exhibits and tours provide valuable context, encouraging reflection while deepening appreciation for the site. The variety of attractions—gardens, historic structures, nature trails, and wildlife—makes this an engaging experience for visitors of all ages. Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is both relaxing and educational, making it a must-see for anyone visiting the Charleston area. It’s a place that leaves a lasting impression and invites you to slow down, learn, and enjoy the beauty of the Lowcountry. Highly recommended. I also posted a video of a bird catching a fish below and a video of a lizard! Show less

A very relaxing and picturesque experience. I visited on December 30th and was reminded that every season has its own charm. I went with my adult son, and we both really enjoyed the train tour—well organized and with a fascinating historical explanation. The staff was professional, everything is cl... Read more

A very relaxing and picturesque experience. I visited on December 30th and was reminded that every season has its own charm. I went with my adult son, and we both really enjoyed the train tour—well organized and with a fascinating historical explanation. The staff was professional, everything is clearly marked, and it’s easy to explore. I would definitely return and highly recommend it, especially for families with children. A beautiful, peaceful, and enjoyable visit. Show less

A very relaxing and picturesque experience. I visited on December 30th and was reminded that every season has its own charm. I went with my adult son, and we both really enjoyed the train tour—well organized and with a fascinating historical explanation. The staff was professional, everything is cl... Read more

A very relaxing and picturesque experience. I visited on December 30th and was reminded that every season has its own charm. I went with my adult son, and we both really enjoyed the train tour—well organized and with a fascinating historical explanation. The staff was professional, everything is clearly marked, and it’s easy to explore. I would definitely return and highly recommend it, especially for families with children. A beautiful, peaceful, and enjoyable visit. Show less