Popular Gardens in Isle of Palms

"Many great plantations are available for visiting in Charleston. Middleton Place should be near the top of your list if you want to see multiple ones. This is a gorgeous complex that showcases the unquestionable southern beauty of the city."

"Established in the 1730s, Middleton Place was at the center of the Middleton family’s empire of rice plantations, which consisted of…"

"Magnolia Plantation is one of the most interesting plantations near Charleston, and one of the oldest in the entire South!. While it has a somber history and pays homage to the people who were enslaved there through tours and attractions, you will be blown away at its natural beauty. There are striking gardens covering the 464-acre Magnolia Plantation."

"If you love flowers, vast spaces, trees, nature, and peace, the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is the perfect place for you. The Drayton Family owned and lived on this property for centuries and is still owned by the family and now run by a board of governors. Thomas and Anne Drayton first built the first house on the property in 1676."

"Another renowned Southern plantation, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens sets the scene for those interested in regional ecology as well as local history."

"Battery Park is the quintessential image of Charleston for most Holy City locals. Walking along East Bay Street, with the famous Battery mansions to one side, the Charleston harbor to the other, you'll be able to spot Ft. Sumter in the distance, and imagine the first shots of the Civil War that took place here in 1861."

"White Point Garden is the Charleston park we spend the most time in because we head here so frequently on walks with and without our dogs. It is a little park at the very bottom of the Charleston peninsula that is filled with beautiful live oak trees. It is a marvelous place to stroll, read a book, or enjoy a picnic!"

"The Park Circle Butterfly Garden is located next to the Felix C. Davis Community Center in the middle of historic Park Circle. From the moment you enter the garden and walk across the beautifully painted paver stones you can see that this place is special. It is a hidden gem in the middle of the city that invites guests to enjoy a picnic lunch or just sit and enjoy nature."

"The Audubon Swamp Gardens are connected to the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens, and cost an extra $8 per person to access. It is the place to go if you are a bird lover, but I would say it is not worth it otherwise. I am pretty sure you can see most of area and plenty of birds and alligators just exploring trails around the area without actually accessing the paid part of the gardens."

"A charming, renovated Charleston single draws fans to this north of the Market spot. Duck confit salad and mojo pork chop are particularly crave-worthy options on an eclectic, surprising menu."

"In town for one night with my daughter and we decided to dine at Cru Cafe based on the menu and the easy walking distance from our... (843) 534-2434Order online. Superb288 Reviews4.7"

"1491 Savannah Highway, Charleston, 29407 and 9598 Palmetto Commerce Pkwy., Ladson, 29456. This chain is one of the most popular donut shops for a reason!. Look for the red Hot Now sign and head on in!"

"Cat-lovers will delight in this half wine bar, half adoption center, and cozy lounge where freshly brewed coffee or tea can be sipped, craft beers and wines can be enjoyed, and delicious pastries snacked on while cuddling little kittens and purring cats. Pounce Cat Cafe + Wine Bar is a unique concept that combines great coffee and food with adorable feline friends in a warm and welcoming atmosphere and provides guests with the option of adopting one of the furry residents after their coffee. The cozy, community café teams up with the Charleston Animal Society who provide the café with the feline friends and handle all adoptions."

"It was only a matter of time before someone came up with the idea of placing adoptable cats in a café with coffee and wine. Pounce Cat Café works with the Charleston Animal Society to provide furry feline companionship while you enjoy your visit to the small shop on Meeting Street. The coffee selection is bare minimum with only drip coffee and iced coffee options, both from Riptide Coffee Company."

"Located at the base of Ravenel Bridge sits Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park. This park not only provides a top place to watch sunsets in Charleston, but also has ample green space for picnics and boat-watching. While exploring the park, don’t forget to stop by River Watch Cafe and Gift Shop."

"Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park is located under the Ravenel Bridge so it has beautiful views of the bridge and the Charleston Harbor. It is also one of the best places to catch a Charleston sunset from the 1,250-ft pier. Find Mount Pleasant Memorial Waterfront Park here."

"At the Mount Pleasant area of Charleston is a beautiful park. Here, people can get to some games, picnics, cycling, dog walking, enjoy some ice cream, and even just taking a stroll. The park is usually open from 6 AM to 11 PM."

"Magnolia Plantation is one of the most interesting plantations near Charleston, and one of the oldest in the entire South!. While it has a somber history and pays homage to the people who were enslaved there through tours and attractions, you will be blown away at its natural beauty. There are striking gardens covering the 464-acre Magnolia Plantation."

"If you love flowers, vast spaces, trees, nature, and peace, the Magnolia Plantation and Gardens is the perfect place for you. The Drayton Family owned and lived on this property for centuries and is still owned by the family and now run by a board of governors. Thomas and Anne Drayton first built the first house on the property in 1676."

"Another renowned Southern plantation, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens sets the scene for those interested in regional ecology as well as local history."

"Hampton Park is your answer if you want oak trees with Spanish moss but you don’t want to pay for it!. Did you know it used to be a horse racing track, a Union prisoner of war camp, the site of the first Memorial Day parade in the country and it once housed a zoo?"

"So if you’re looking for a Charleston nature spot, there’s no better place!. Hampton Park has the best and biggest flower displays of any of Charleston’s many parks. Many of the flowers are seasonal, but there is also a historic rose collection."

"This large downtown park never fails to show off its flora come springtime. A rose collection and other seasonals are planted with care. That and the big gazebo make this a very sought-after spot for weddings and professional photoshoots."