Azaleas at Magnolia Gardens
On your next visit to Charleston, block off a few hours for a nice, long stroll through Magnolia Plantation & Gardens. They are filled with enough bright blossoms to drain your camera battery. The gardens opened to the public in the early 1870s and continue to attract visitors from around the world. Portions of the garden are more than 325 years old.
The gardens are included in the general admission price but optional tours are available. Take a guided tour of the plantation home with 10 rooms open to the public and furnished with early-American antiques, porcelain, quilts and other Drayton family heirlooms.
Visitors also can ride the nature train, take a boat tour or visit the Zoo & Nature Center.