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Historic Site | Gardens & Grounds

Magnolia Plantation and Gardens

The plantation & gardens bears witness to 350 years of American history. Learn about the Europeans who colonized South Carolina, and the enslaved people who worked in the rice fields and gardens.

  • Parking
  • Accessible Parking
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Restrooms

Overview

Guests are encouraged to purchase advanced tickets online. Tickets for available add-on tours are also available onsite upon arrival at our Welcome Center. Due to seasonality + guest safety regarding weather, the Wildlife Boat Tour must be purchased day of and on site.

 

Outdoor Activities

Biking

Bike ride through the 60-acre plantation, a 125-acre waterfowl refuge, and a 60-acre cypress and black water swamp.

Hiking

Two walking trails plus a series of unimproved trails offer an easy walk or bike ride through the 60-acre plantation, a 125-acre waterfowl refuge, and a 60-acre cypress and black water swamp.

Kayaking/Canoeing

Paddle through a large wildlife refuge, a 60-acre plantation, a 125-acre waterfowl refuge, and a 60-acre cypress and tupelo black water swamp.

Outdoor Activities

Hiking
Biking
Kayaking/Canoeing

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