Excursions
Plantations
Along the Ashley River are a series of magnificent plantations
that can be visited, as well as north along the highway towards
Georgetown, where the grounds of Boone Hall Plantation are the main
attraction. A majestic oak avenue leads to the estate that...
see full detailsAngel Oak
Angel Oak (or Scarlet's Tree) is thought to be the oldest
existing entity, either living or man-made, east of the Rocky
Mountains. This extraordinary live oak is over 1,400 years old and,
while not very tall, it does boast a vast canopy, in...
see full detailsCaw Caw Interpretive Center and Charleston County Park
Set in the Caw Caw Swamp, the Caw Caw Interpretive Center is
home to vast natural, cultural and historical displays. Dating back
to the 18th century, this formerly slave-worked rice paddy exhibits
earthen dikes, rice trunks and canals. Many species of plants and
animals...
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