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Outdoors Ashley River, Charleston

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

An outdoor spot in Ashley River, Charleston, pricey ($$$) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Mar–Apr.

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Magnolia Plantation and Gardens in Ashley River, Charleston
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Why go

Sprawling romantic-style gardens on the Ashley River, with history tours.

It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Charleston, alongside 3 sights, 2 places to eat and 1 place for a drink. The closest of our other picks is Lewis Barbecue, 9.5 mi away as the crow flies.

Type
Outdoors · Nature
Neighborhood
Ashley River
Price
$$$
Time needed
3 hr
Best time
Mar–Apr

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Charleston, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Lewis Barbecue

    Texas-style brisket, beef ribs and green chile corn pudding from pitmaster John Lewis; Michelin Bib Gourmand.

    Food · 9.5 mi straight-line
  2. 2
    Fort Sumter National Monument

    Ferry to the island fort where the Civil War's first shots were fired.

    Sight · 11 mi straight-line
  3. 3
    Charleston City Market

    Four-block historic market with sweetgrass basket weavers and local crafts.

    Shopping · 11 mi straight-line
  4. 4
    Gibbes Museum of Art

    Compact museum of Southern art from colonial portraits to contemporary work.

    Sight · 11 mi straight-line
  5. 5
    Husk

    Lowcountry ingredients in a Victorian house, known for skillet cornbread.

    Food · 11 mi straight-line
  6. 6
    The Rooftop at The Vendue

    Rooftop bar over the waterfront with views of the harbor and steeples.

    Drinks · 12 mi straight-line

On these curated routes

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is a stop on our Charleston & Savannah route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

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When to go

Average daily highs in Charleston run from 57°F in January to 90°F in July; August is usually the wettest month. For Magnolia Plantation and Gardens itself, we suggest: Mar–Apr.

Modelled monthly averages for Charleston from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Charleston weather by month.

Getting there

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Address
Charleston, SC 29414, USA
Coordinates
32.87861, -80.08834
Destination
Charleston, South Carolina

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens: quick answers

How much time do you need at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens?

Plan on about 3 hours at Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Magnolia Plantation and Gardens?

Our pick: Mar–Apr. Insider tip: Add the From Slavery to Freedom tour for fuller context.

Where is Magnolia Plantation and Gardens?

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is at Charleston, SC 29414, USA, in Ashley River. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Magnolia Plantation and Gardens?

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens appears on Charleston & Savannah, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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