We like historic towns for all the museums, churches, architecture and culture. This is something off the beaten path that gives you a feel for the natural beauty of the area. Lots of birds and alligators to see, and a very interesting small cemetery with very old gravestones.

One of the highlights of my trip to Charleston was the swamp gardens. A nice, peaceful, easy walk provided an incredible opportunity to see a rookery with nests of baby blue and white herons. Great bird watching!

April is the best month with the birds roosting but Magnolia is beautiful any day and every day. Nature at it's best.

We paid 15.00 for the general admission to magnolia plantation and did an add on of 8.00 for the swamps. I expected more of groups of animals (like a wildlife reserve or zoo) but this swamp consisted of mostly trails with a few animals sprinkled in. If you see something good for you...but it's not guaranteed...We did see some birds,... More

This was a self-guided walk through the swamp on well-marked paths and if you’re a bird lover bring your binoculars. A quite, peaceful walk after a couple days in Charleston. We didn't have a problem in May with mosquitoes or bugs. Would recommend.

If you love nature, birds and gardens, don't miss this wonderful place. We spent an afternoon there, observing birds, taking photos and walking the various paths and trails. It was a fabulous experience. Advice: wear comfortable shoes, ideally not open toe. There will be mosquitoes in the swamp parts, so bring a a mosquito repellent to spray on your skin.

Magnolia Plantation and Audubon Swamp Garden should be on everyone’s must see list. This was one of the high lights of our trip.

If you like nature and beautiful wildlife this is the place. It's a very easy hike on a lovely boardwalk where you can easily view hundreds of birds in the trees and in the swamp. I can't wait to return.

We had so much fun on these trails and boardwalks. Bring binoculars, you will use them because there are birds everywhere. Much more interesting than the rest of magnolia plantation if you like herons, ahingas, egrets and alligators.