Former rice plantation turned birding preserve, with boardwalks over old rice fields and cypress swamp.

Caw Caw Interpretive Center

Nature & Wildlife · Greater Charleston Paid ★ 4.8

Caw Caw Interpretive Center, in Ravenel, offers a unique opportunity to explore a former rice plantation now dedicated to bird conservation. Visitors can stroll along boardwalks that wind through historic rice fields and cypress swamps, providing excellent birding opportunities. This preserve highlights the Lowcountry's natural beauty and rich historical landscape.

More shops nearby

Farmhouse Antiques and Garden CenterAntiquesWalkable Old Charleston Trading CompanyHome & Interiors5.0 mi · ~12 min drive Two CumberlandApparel9.4 mi · ~22 min drive

Dining nearby

Early Bird DinerAmerican · $10 mi · ~25 min drive Swig & SwineBarbecue · $$11 mi · ~27 min drive Park & GroveAmerican · $$14 mi · ~34 min drive Berkeley’sAmerican · $$14 mi · ~34 min drive Ellis Creek Fish CampSeafood · $$14 mi · ~34 min drive Heavy’s BarburgerBurgers · $$14 mi · ~34 min drive

Things to do nearby

Angel Oak TreeNature & Wildlife · Free8.0 mi · ~19 min drive Middleton PlaceHistoric Sites · Paid8.7 mi · ~21 min drive Magnolia Plantation & GardensNature & Wildlife · Paid9.0 mi · ~22 min drive Drayton HallHistoric Sites · Paid9.1 mi · ~22 min drive

While you're here

Harvest FestivalSat, Nov 7 · Festivals11 mi · ~26 min drive Shane GillisSat, Aug 8 · Arts & Theater11 mi · ~28 min drive Shane Gillis and FriendsSat, Aug 8 · Arts & Theater11 mi · ~28 min drive

Venues nearby

Old Wide AwakeBallroom & Hotel2.7 mi · ~6 min drive The River House at Lowndes Grove13 mi · ~32 min drive The Cedar RoomHistoric15 mi · ~36 min drive

Schools nearby

E.B. Ellington Elementary SchoolElementary · Hollywood1.0 mi · ~2 min drive Lowcountry Leadership Charter Elementary SchoolElementary · Ravenel3.7 mi · ~9 min drive Lowcountry Leadership Charter High SchoolHigh · Ravenel3.7 mi · ~9 min drive Lowcountry Leadership Charter Middle SchoolMiddle · Ravenel3.7 mi · ~9 min drive

For kids nearby

Charleston Equestrian, LLCEquestrian2.6 mi · ~6 min drive Poplar Grove Equestrian CenterEquestrian3.1 mi · ~7 min drive Charleston School of Rhythmic GymnasticsGymnastics8.1 mi · ~19 min drive

Golf nearby

Links At Stono Ferry18 holes · Public2.6 mi · ~6 min drive Shadowmoss Golf & Country Club18 holes · Semi-Private8.0 mi · ~19 min drive Coosaw Creek Country Club18 holes · Private12 mi · ~28 min drive

Marinas nearby

Clark Island MarinaMarina7.6 mi · ~18 min drive St. Johns Yacht HarborMarina11 mi · ~26 min drive Loggerhead RiversEdge MarinaMarina11 mi · ~26 min drive

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