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Brookgreen Gardens

Item: Brookgreen Gardens
Author: Terry Massey

Type: Gardens, Historic Sites

10Best Says

The beauty of the South Carolina Lowcountry is in full bloom at Brookgreen Gardens, a 9,100-acre property located about 15 miles south of Myrtle Beach. Visitors can stroll through the many sculptures, fountains and flowers and take a break in the shade of giant live oak trees that pre-date the U.S. Constitution. This former rice plantation also features boat rides through the marshes and a zoo featuring alligators, birds and other creatures native to South Carolina. A new butterfly pavilion exhibit allows visitors to get up close and personal with various species of butterflies. This is Lowcountry nature at its best.

Address:

1931 Brookgreen Gardens Dr
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576

Phone:

843-235-6000

Website:

brookgreen.org

EXPERT TIPS BY: Terry Massey
Myrtle Beach Local Expert

Best Attractions & Activities: "Check out Huntington Beach State Park just across the street for a true taste of the South Carolina Lowcountry."
Romantic Things to Do: "Pack a camera: Brookgreen Gardens is the perfect place for romantic photos (or selfies)."
Outdoor Activities: "Pack an extra roll of film or plenty of memory on your SIM card for Brookgreen Gardens, the perfect place for family portraits and artistic photography."

Recommended as Best Attractions & Activities Because: Brookgreen Gardens is the oldest and largest sculpture garden on the East Coast.
Best for Romantic Things to Do Because: Brookgreen is the oldest sculpture garden in the Carolinas, and still the best.
Best for Outdoor Activities Because: Brookgreen Gardens is a paradise for art and nature lovers.