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South Carolina Botanical Garden

South Carolina Botanical Garden

The Upcountry & Lake Hartwell Country

The Upcountry & Lake Hartwell Country

The South Carolina Botanical Garden is a diverse 295 acres of natural landscapes, display gardens, and miles of streams and nature trails. Together with distinguished education and outreach programs, a nationally recognized nature-based sculpture collection, and the Bob Campbell Geology Museum, the SCBG is a premier site for experiencing nature and culture. The South Carolina Botanical Garden is home to an official American Hosta Society Display Garden, a 70-acre arboretum, miles of nature trails and streams, a butterfly garden, wildflower meadow and fern and bog gardens. The Garden is also home to over 400 varieties of camellias, as well as an extensive collection of hollies, hydrangeas, magnolias and native plants. Visit the Garden today to find a place "where nature and culture meet."
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Clemson
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150 Discovery Lane,
Clemson, SC 29634-0174 (864) 656-3405
Info & Amenities
Location
From I-85, take exit 19B to US 76. Travel west (toward Clemson) for approx. 9 miles. In Clemson, turn left at the light onto Pearman Blvd/Perimeter Rd. The Garden's main entrance will be on your left.
Admission
Free
Checks Accepted
Yes
Must See
Yes
Days and Hours of Operation
Gardens open daily from dawn to dusk. Visitors Center and the Bob Campbell Geology Museum open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Days and Holidays Closed
Clemson University Holidays, and home football game Saturdays
Visa/Master Card
Yes
Motorcoach Parking
Yes
American Express Card
Yes
Discover Card
Yes
Birding
Yes

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