Visitor Information for the Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Google Visitor Review Score 4.5/5 Stars
Opening Days: Open daily apart from Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day
Opening Times: 9am to 5pm
Prices from: Adults $32 (18 to 61 years), Seniors & Military (62+ years) $29, Youth $18 (12 to 17 years), Children $14 (5 to 11 years), Under 4’s Free
Note: Prices above are online which are cheaper than thse bought at the gardens
Contact details for the Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Address: The Magnolia Plantation & Gardens, 3550 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414
Tel: (843) 571-1266
Email: info@magnoliaplantation.com
Web: Link here
About the Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
The Magnolia Plantation & Gardens offer 6 miles of trails, gardens, swamps and a wildlife center.
The gardens were developed in the 1840’s and open to the public after the end of the Civil War.
Nowadays you can expect to see azalea, camellia, daffodils, roses, hydrangea, magnolia, and gardenia and later in the year Japanese Maple, Sweetgum and Bald Cypress.
There are Nature Train Tours to help you see more of the 400 acres of wetlands and swamps.
As well as the gardens there is plenty of wildlife in the Center but also you can spot alligators, otters, eagles and herons in the wild!
A tour of the house needs to be booked and has an additional cost.
There is a Gift Shop and the Peacock Cafe sells snacks, sweets and beverages including wine and beer.
Dogs on leads are welcome in the garden but not on the tours.
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Best Time to Visit the Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
The best time for you to visit the Magnolia Plantation & Gardens is early winter for their amazing Camellia collection!
Reviews of the Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Google Visitor Review Score 4.5/5 Stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are. Here is what visitors to the Magnolia Plantation & Gardens had to say:
“The wildlife center had many rescued animals including beautiful peacocks and adorable prairie dogs.
The free nature train was informative and featured great views of wildlife including alligators, great blue herons, and snowy egrets.
Great for families.”
“Gorgeous garden paths and art installations all throughout the property make for a lovely day!”
“Great spot to just take the day to walk, talk, learn and take in everything this beautiful plantation has to offer!”
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Map and Location of the Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River Road
Charleston South Carolina 29414
United States