The oldest landscaped gardens in America, with the sculpted Butterfly Lakes stepping down to the Ashley River.

Middleton Place

Historic Sites · Charleston Paid ★ 4.7

Middleton Place in Charleston offers the oldest landscaped gardens in America, with the sculpted Butterfly Lakes stepping down to the Ashley River. Visitors can explore these historic grounds and tour the House Museum, which showcases four generations of the Middleton family. This historic site provides a unique glimpse into Lowcountry history and horticulture.

More shops nearby

All Hilom ApothecaBeauty & Apothecary6.5 mi · ~16 min drive Old Charleston Trading CompanyHome & Interiors7.0 mi · ~17 min drive Coastal Carolina Flea MarketBoutique7.0 mi · ~17 min drive

Dining nearby

Low Country Fish CampSeafood · $$8.8 mi · ~21 min drive Early Bird DinerAmerican · $11 mi · ~25 min drive Swig & SwineBarbecue · $$11 mi · ~27 min drive Heavy’s BarburgerBurgers · $$13 mi · ~30 min drive Park & GroveAmerican · $$13 mi · ~30 min drive Lewis Barbecue CharlestonBarbecue · $$13 mi · ~31 min drive

Things to do nearby

Magnolia Plantation & GardensNature & Wildlife · Paid3.2 mi · ~8 min drive Drayton HallHistoric Sites · Paid4.0 mi · ~10 min drive Caw Caw Interpretive CenterNature & Wildlife · Paid8.7 mi · ~21 min drive Crafted TravelTours & Charters · Paid10 mi · ~24 min drive

While you're here

Shane GillisSat, Aug 8 · Arts & Theater7.1 mi · ~17 min drive Jeremy CampFri, Oct 9 · Live Music7.1 mi · ~17 min drive Mrs. DoubtfireFri, Oct 9 · Arts & Theater7.1 mi · ~17 min drive

Venues nearby

Old Wide AwakeBallroom & Hotel11 mi · ~25 min drive The River House at Lowndes Grove12 mi · ~29 min drive The Cedar RoomHistoric14 mi · ~33 min drive

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