Middleton Place
7 expert reviews
“This is a place to spend time disappearing into the shrubbery, stumbling upon statuary, tiptoeing past sunbathing alligators, and learning about both stewardship and slavery.”
– Condé Nast Traveler
"This 1741 historic plantation has an exquisite formal garden." Full review
"This former plantation is home to America's oldest landscaped gardens, begun in 1741 by Henry Middleton." Full review
"Middleton Place exists because of slavery—that's a stark reality that's not ignored by the exhibits throughout the sprawling plantation." Full review
"This carefully preserved, 18th-century plantation and National Historic Landmark features 65 acres of America’s oldest landscaped gardens." Full review
"This National Historic Landmark includes gardens, buildings, a restaurant, inn, and more"
Charleston Travel Guide
March 1, 2021
"Most of the property was destroyed in the Civil War and the earthquake of 1886. What remains is still incredibly beautiful." Full review