Gardens in South Carolina

South Carolina is called the Palmetto State after the sabal, or palmetto tree, which is also the state tree. The region has a great variety of land features, extending from salt marshes and estuaries to the Blue Ridge Mountains.



Featured Gardens:

Brookgreen Gardens

The Brookgreen Gardens were founded by Archer and Anna Huntington around 1931. The gardens are perhaps more famous for their collection of outdoor sculpture (the garden was ...

Kalmia Gardens

As part of Coker College in Hartsville, the Kalmia Gardens are named after the Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia) which is native to the eastern coast of the U.S. and features ...

Map of South Carolina Gardens to Visit

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Listed Gardens in South Carolina by City

Hartsville : Kalmia Gardens
Murrells Inlet : Brookgreen Gardens
Newberry : Wells Japanese Gardens





Rail-Trails Southeast: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, Tennessee
by: Rails-to-Trails-Conservancy
With 55 rural, suburban, and urban trails spanning 630 miles, Rail-Trails Southeast covers Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North and South Carolina, and Tennessee. Visit historic battlefields, see the world's largest cast-iron statue, travel through a gorge, and watch beavers and herons along the Southeast's historic rail-trails. Includes two-color maps ... [reviews]


Streetwise Charleston Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Charleston, South Carolina - Folding pocket size travel map
by: Streetwise Maps
Streetwise Charleston Map - Laminated Center City Street Map of Charleston, South Carolina - Folding pocket size travel map

This map covers the following areas:
Main Charleston, South Carolina Map 1:19,000
Historic Charleston Map 1:9,500
Charleston Regional Map 1;780,000
Charleston Area Map 1:220,000
North Charleston Map 1:39,000

Charleston is where history lives. Some areas ... [reviews]


Moon Spotlight Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry
by: Jim Morekis
Moon Spotlight Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry is a 150-page compact guide covering the hospitable city of Charleston, and Beaufort and the Lowcountry including Hilton Head Island. Author Jim Morekis offers seasoned advice on what sights are must-sees, and he includes maps with sightseeing highlights so that planning your time is easy. This lightweight guide is ... [reviews]


National Audubon Society Regional Guide to the Southeastern States: Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South ... Field Guide to the Southeastern States)
by: NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY
Filled with concise descriptions and stunning photographs, the National Audubon Society Field Guide to the Southeastern States belongs in the home of every resident of the Southeast and in the suitcase or backpack of every visitor. This compact volume contains:

An easy-to-use field guide for identifying 1,000 of the state's wildflowers, trees, mushrooms, mosses, fishes, amphibians, ... [reviews]


Best Hikes With Dogs: Georgia and South Carolina
by: Steve Goodrich
One cold November night in the Blood Mountain Wilderness in north Georgia, Steve Goodrich and his wife, Ashley, had to wrap themselves around their yellow lab, Rebel, under one sleeping bag. It was the last time they would fail to anticipate their dog's special needs on the trail. Since then, Rebel and the Goodriches have hiked thousands of miles together in Georgia and South Carolina ... [reviews]


A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region
by: Adam Levine
Finally, for every resident and visitor to the region, a comprehensive guide to the gardens of eastern Pennsylvania, southern New Jersey, and northern Delaware. Magnificently illustrated with nearly 200 full color photographs, A Guide to the Great Gardens of the Philadelphia Region provides essential information on how to locate and enjoy the finest gardens the area has to ... [reviews]


Hamptons Havens: The Best of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens)
by: Hamptons Cottages and Gardens Magazine
A lavish look at the private homes of the storied Hamptons, with gorgeous photographs and engaging text that discusses the history, decor, and architecture from an insider's perspective.HAMPTONS HAVENS offers readers a glimpse behind the hedgerows of the Hamptons on Long Island, New York. The photographs are drawn from the archives of Hamptons Cottages and Gardens magazine and feature 24 homes ... [reviews]


Gardenwalks in the Pacific Northwest: Beautiful Gardens along the Coast from Oregon to British Columbia (Gardenwalks Series)
by: Alice Joyce
A delight for generalists and garden enthusiasts alike, this book is an indispensable resource for travelers throughout Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia.
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