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Middleton Place, Charleston

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Middleton Place

4300 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414
843-556-6020
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Ranked #10 of 87 attractions in Charleston
4.5 of 5 stars 768 Reviews
Type: Gardens, Historic Sites
Owner description: Middleton Place is an 18th century rice plantation and National Historic Landmark comprising 65 acres of America’s oldest landscaped Gardens, the... more » Owner description: Middleton Place is an 18th century rice plantation and National Historic Landmark comprising 65 acres of America’s oldest landscaped Gardens, the Middleton Place House Museum and the Plantation Stableyards. The Gardens reflect the elegant symmetry of 17th century European design. Sculpted terraces, parterres, and reflection pools inhabited by swans are highlights of their intricate design. Rare camellias bloom in the winter, while vibrant azaleas blanket the hillside above the Rice Mill Pond in the spring. « less
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Montreal
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54 reviews 54 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Quiet and peaceful”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

The plantation ground has a lot of history and activities. It is worth the visit. The wildlife, plants and landscape is wonderful.

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Westerville, Ohio
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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“Worth the trip!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

The tour of the house was interesting.....the restaurant was exceptional!! I highly recommend eating there.

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charleston
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19 reviews 19 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
“Beautiful grounds”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Take your camera, lots to see. A lot of history in Charleston and this was one of the pretty places you don't want to miss. Spring is the best time to go.

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Kansas City, Missouri
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
“Middleton rainy day”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I have to preface this to say it was a very rainy day when we visited Middleton Gardens. The grounds are very beautiful and the history is everywhere. The rain made for a bit of a messy day with some of the paths turned muddy but that's the luck of the draw. The people working the grounds were very friendly... More

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Warren C, Public Relations Manager at Middleton Place, responded to this review
22 May 2013

It sounds like your experience was pretty amazing despite the rain. Thanks for your review. More

Aliso Viejo, California
2 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Great Plantation tour & restaurant”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

We did the slave trade tour and the house museum tour, as well as the wine Wednesday & dinner at the restaurant. Great all around.

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Hilton Head, South Carolina
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74 reviews 74 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 34 cities Reviews in 34 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
“Overpriced and Fussy. Suggest Magnolia Plantation Instead.”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I think the general admission to this place was in the neighborhood of $30, which seemed exhorbitant. The grounds were nicely kept and beautiful but not worth the price of admission. Even the gift shop and garden shop were pricey - $2.50 for a drink? To my mind, Magnolia Plantation was just as lovely, it just wasn't as manicured as... More

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Boston, MA
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Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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“There has to be a better Plantation Experience!”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

The best part about Middleton Place was the aerial photo you see in guide books, tourist hand outs and city guides. We expected to get a good feel for at least one of the following: 1. Plantation Life. 2. Majestic Gardens. 3. History of the family. The problem is that there are no real gardens, just manicured hedges and green... More

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Cockermouth
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48 reviews 48 reviews
18 attraction reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Middleton Place”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

This is a plantation estate about 30 minutes drive and easily accessible from Charleston. Beautiful grounds and house and gives a real flavour of the past. Even had a (safe) encounter with alligators!

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Denver
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172 reviews 172 reviews
37 attraction reviews
Reviews in 81 cities Reviews in 81 cities
94 helpful votes 94 helpful votes
“Nice garden, so-so guide”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The garden is nice, but not great. Perhaps, we were there at the wrong time of year (May). Few plants were in bloom. Our tour guide was pokey and moderately informed.

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Warren C, Public Relations Manager at Middleton Place, responded to this review
22 May 2013

Thanks for your review. While plenty of blooming flora can be found throughout the gardens year-round, March through early-May is when the gardens are at their most colorful. Still the sheer spectacle of these gardens is just as impressive with or without blooming azaleas. As for tour guides, all of our guides are volunteers, many of whom are older, and... More

Oakland, California
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
“If you only visit one plantation, make it this one”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2013 NEW

The priciest and best of the plantations I visited. Well run and beautifully kept up. It's impossible for someone like me to imagine the kind of wealth it took to create and maintain. And impossible to imagine the whole concept of slavery, which is what built that kind of wealth. Today that support comes from those of us who visit... More

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