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Beautiful Cypress Gardens has been a preferred group and family destination since 1932. Visitors from all over the country come to experience this unique and exciting attraction, which has been featured in numerous national magazines and popular television shows and motion pictures including The Notebook and The Patriot.

Located along the Ashley River in Charleston, Middleton Place is a rare survivor of the American Revolution, Civil War, economic upheavals, and natural disasters. First granted in 1675, this National Historic Landmark connects to the very fabric of our nation’s complex history focusing on the contributions of the Middleton family as well as the enslaved Africans and African Americans who lived and worked here. 

From the mountains to the ocean, sea the difference in all of South Carolina’s habitats as you take a journey through the Aquarium and encounter thousands of native animals and plants!

Enjoy the natural beauty of James Island County Park, with year-round fun for the entire family. Just a short drive from downtown Charleston, the 643-acre park offers an abundance of exceptional recreation offerings and natural beauty.

The West Ashley Greenway is a rail trail in Charleston, South Carolina. This 10-mile loop stretches across the West Ashley neighborhood from Main Road in the west to Folly Road in the east.

Welcome to Charles Towne Landing, the birthplace of South Carolina! Charles Towne Landing State Historic Site sits on a marshy point, located off the Ashley River, where a group of English settlers landed in 1670 and established what would become the birthplace of South Carolina. Interact with hands-on exhibits in the Visitor Center, talk to knowledgeable staff members, and take an audio tour on the self-guided history trail.