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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Mar 26, 2025
Great Spring day here. Lots of activities here. House tour, boat tour, wildlife shuttle tour and slavery talk. Beautiful gardens.Full review by JrnyJunkie
Mar 25, 2025
Overpriced for the gardens. Trains were unavailable for us as we got there at 11. Another $60 to tour the house if we wanted to wait 2 hours. Certainly not worth it the cost.Full review by crazistevoh
Mar 24, 2025
This is an impressive place, with large grounds and gardens to walk, and a lot of history going back to before Revolutionary times. The tour of the house was interesting, as well as the tram ride ar…Full review by JRDEagan_Minnesota
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.