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Audubon Swamp Garden

Audubon Swamp Garden

Historic Charleston & Resort Islands

Historic Charleston & Resort Islands
The Audubon Swamp is a black water cypress and tupelo swamp, that's lovely, mysterious, and unique to this area. Once a freshwater reservoir used for rice cultivation, the entire 60 acres is traversed by boardwalks, bridges, and dikes, featuring all varieties of local mammals, birds, and reptiles, including bald eagles, herons and egrets, otters, turtles and alligators. Allow at least 45 minutes for a self-guided walk. A 45-minute nature boat tour takes visitors through ancient rice fields.
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Charleston
Coastal & Islands
3550 Ashley River RD,
Charleston, SC 29414 (843) 571-1266
Info & Amenities
Location
10 mi. from downtown Charleston: take US 17 S. to Hwy. 61 (Ashley River Road). Follow signs for historic plantations and gardens to Magnolia Plantation and Gardens.
Admission
Swamp $8 with general Garden admission of $15
Checks Accepted
Yes
Days and Hours of Operation
8am-5:30pm (DST); 9am-5pm (EST) Visitors arriving before closing may stay until dusk.
Days and Holidays Closed
Seasonal hours Nov.-Feb.
Visa/Master Card
Yes
Motorcoach Parking
Yes
American Express Card
Yes
Discover Card
Yes

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