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Cypress Gardens

Cypress Gardens

Santee Cooper Country

Santee Cooper Country
This 175-acre swamp/garden offers a walk-through Butterfly House with free-flying butterflies, beautiful plants, birds and more. The Swamparium features fish, reptiles and amphibians native to the swamp and nearby waterways. Representative animals from swamps of the world are also displayed. Picnic shelters and a gift shop are other amenities at the park. The swamp/garden is easily accessible with four miles of walking paths and the famous bateaus (flat bottom boats). Once part of Dean Hall Plantation, the gardens are especially lovely in spring when the azaleas, dogwoods, wisteria and daffodils are in bloom. Many movies like "The Patriot" and "The Notebook" have been filmed at this beautiful location. It's well worth the drive – and price.
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Moncks Corner
Coastal & Islands
3030 Cypress Gardens RD,
Moncks Corner, SC 29461 (843) 553-0515
Info & Amenities
Location
I-26 E. exit 199-B to US 17-A toward Moncks Corner. Proceed approximately 6 mi. and turn right onto Cypress Gardens Rd. Cross US 52 and Old 52. Or I-26 W. exit 209 A to US 52 toward Goose Creek. Turn right onto Old 52 and right onto Cypress Gardens Rd.
Admission
$10 adults; $5 age 6-12; seniors & military $6.50; 5 and under are free
Checks Accepted
Yes
Days and Hours of Operation
Daily, 9am-5pm; no one is admitted after 4pm
Days and Holidays Closed
New Year's Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve/Day
Visa/Master Card
Yes
Motorcoach Parking
Yes
Birding
Yes
Hiking
Yes
Discounts
AAA, Active military
Paddling
Yes

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