Located a half-hour north of Charleston, this former 1700s rice plantation and black water swamp is a scenic treasure, open to the public since 1932. One admission price allows visitors to follow meandering nature trails over foot bridges and through rice fields, admire azalea and magnolia gardens, take a flat bottom boat out onto the swamp (just follow the arrows on the cypress trees), and explore the Butterfly House, Aquarium and Reptile Center. There are also guides who take groups out on tour boats, but most folks like the chance to paddle and explore on their own. Bring a lunch to enjoy in the picnic and playground area while the kiddies romp on the giant spider web made of rope. Gift and snack shop. Parking is free. Don't forget your camera. - Natasha Lawrence
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One of our stops on our self guided Notebook tour. It was $10 a person, and it included way more then I was expecting. There is a "swamparium", which is...
What a great place to spend the day. It is large park that offers an indoor Butterfly house, aquarium, reptile center and more. You have to experience...
Ok, kinda scary
The gardens are beautiful! If you have older kids the scene in the notebook on the lake was filmed there. Alligators are loose there so ...
“My new favorite spot in South Carolina!”
We went on a freezing cold, but sunny day in February and had the whole place to ourselves, which is my favorite way to experience a garden! As...
“Unforgettable Experience in Cypress Garden”
Cypress Garden was indeed a very beautiful place to see. The swamp is so nice and very historic. It's a must to visit it when you are in South ...
“Unexpected Pleasure”
Originally I didn't want to go here but with some prodding from my better half decided to go for it. If you are looking for slick entertainment...
“Love Cypress Gardens!”
Went there 12 years ago and returned on March 13th! You get to take a flat bottom boat into the swamp and row around the black water and cypres...
“Family Fun”
For only $10 a person, we had a great time here. Also we had a coupon for a $1 off each person. My son is 20 months old and he enjoyed this pla...
“Great adventure!!”
This is a place to go see as soon as they open. Take bug spray if you plan go go on trails or paddle in the swamp. It was one of my best experi...
Beautiful to visit!
I've been twice as a teacher on school trips with high schoolers. At first they think, "Man, this is going to be soooo boring," but they end u...
GREAT!
This is a place to go see as soon as they open. Take bug spray if you plan go go on trails or paddle in the swamp. It was one of my best experi...
Flowers, a Swamp and lots of Butterflies
Cypress Gardens is a wonderful place to vist... expecially in the spring when the majority of the plants go into bloom. There are gardens surr...
A great place by Lynette B. at InsiderPages
My son and I visited Cypress Gardens and found a treasured hidden jewel.
Not much of a field trip by L. J. at InsiderPages
this is definitely not the same as the Cypress Gardens in FL! different owners. It is a long ride from Mt Pleasant so be prepared! I wouldnt...
Great walking trains, friendly staff by M S. at InsiderPages
Cypress Gardens is a little gem out in the country around Moncks Corner. It's a bit of a drive from the Charleston area to get to it but in ...
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