Visit Our Historic Plantations

Boone Hall Plantation and Gardens
1235 Long Point Rd.
Mt. Pleasant, SC 29464
(843) 884-4371
Website: www.boonehallplantation.com
Built in the early 1700s, Boone Hall Plantation is known as America's most photographed plantation. It was originally part of a plantation that covered more than 17,000 acres. Huge moss-draped Spanish oaks line the half-mile entrance to the plantation. The original estate house, cotton gin, slave cabins, smoke house and formal gardens were built with brick and tile made on the plantation. Today, many of these buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Many varieties of old roses, some dating from the 16th century, complement camellias and azaleas in the formal gardens. To this day, Boone Hall continues as a working plantation, producing various agricultural products. Strawberries, tomatoes, peaches and Christmas trees replace cotton, once the primary crop of the plantation.

Drayton Hall National Historic Landmark
3380 Ashley River Rd.
Charleston, SC 29407
(843) 769-2600
Website: www.draytonhall.org
Completed in 1742 by Royal Judge John Drayton, Drayton Hall National Historic Landmark stands majestically along the Ashley River. This 125-acre plantation is one of the oldest and finest examples of Georgian-Palladian architecture in America. Through seven generations of Drayton ownership, Drayton Hall remained in nearly original condition and is the only Ashley River plantation house to survive the Civil War. Its unique state of preservation and rich, handcrafted details offer visitors a rare glimpse of a bygone era, and stands as an amazing time capsule telling a story spanning over 250 years.

With its extraordinary architecture, scenic landscaped walks, and serene river views, Drayton Hall evokes a sense of timelessness and continuity, adding to the excitement of discovering a true gem in historic architecture.

Magnolia Plantation and Its Gardens
3550 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 571-1266 or (800) 367-3517
Website: www.magnoliaplantation.com
Magnolia Plantation, described as the "South's Most Complete Plantation Experience," was built in 1676. Over three centuries later, it stands as the centerpiece of Ashley River history, having played important roles in the early days of settlement, the Revolutionary War, and the Civil War. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, stately Magnolia Plantation has what is considered by many experts, "the most beautiful gardens in the world," offering the maximum color possible during every season. The plantation was described by travel expert Charles Kuralt in his best-selling book Charles Kuralt's America as "...my greatest Charleston pleasure."

Middleton Place
4300 Ashley River Rd.
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 556-6020 or (800) 782-3608
Website: www.middletonplace.org
On the banks of the Ashley River is a carefully preserved 18th-century plantation that survived the Revolutionary War, the Civil War and the earthquake of 1886. It was the home of Henry Middleton, President of the First Continental Congress; his son Arthur, a signer of the Declaration of Independence; his grandson Henry, Governor of South Carolina and an American Ambassador to Russia; and his great-grandson, William, a signer of the Ordinance of Secession. Today, Middleton Place, a National Historic Landmark, features America's oldest landscaped gardens. Originally created in 1741 by Henry Middleton, the gardens reflect the grand classic style that was in vogue in Europe and England in the early 18th century. The house, built in 1755 as a gentlemen's guest wing, became the family residence after the plantation was burned during the Civil War. Craftspeople in the plantation stableyards demonstrate the skills performed by slaves, and domestic animals roam nearby. Other exhibits include a slave church and a rice field where Carolina Gold Rice grows for the first time in 130 years.

For a list of must-see plantation tours and contact info, please click here.

82 Queen Restaurant Authentic Lowcountry cuisine, charming ambiance, coupled with an award-winning wine list will make dining at 82 Queen an incomparable experience. With gracious Southern hospitality and fresh local home-grown ingredients 82 Queen has been providing her guests with a uniquely “Charleston” dining experience for almost a quarter of a century. Prime cuts of beef, fresh seafood and indigenous foods. Charleston’s historic French Quarter. Open daily.

Freshfields Village Freshfields Village feels instantly familiar, yet it's like no place you've ever seen. It's a charming mix of shops, businesses and restaurants in a timeless and peaceful setting designed to evoke an era gone by. Find the perfect gift, enjoy fine and casual dining and share unique cultural events like outdoor concerts, art exhibits and festivals. Get information about the latest happenings at Freshfields on the web site. Located on Johns Island, at the crossroads of Kiawah and Seabrook.

Summerville Take a side trip to Summerville, South Carolina - just 24 miles outside of Charleston, making it the perfect day trip location to add to your itinerary. Great shopping and dining establishments add to Summerville's character, and you'll be pleased with the variety of accommodations. But we believe it's our Southern charm and historic flavor that makes Summerville and Dorchester County a 'must-see' destination. Get details about current events and festivals on the site.