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    Audubon Swamp Gardens

    4.0 (24 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Stefany V.

    Note that this is an $8 add-on touring area to the Magnolia Plantation Garden property- get your tickets up at the main garden area and tour there first, then drive to this section on your way out. There's a gate code given with your ticket to access this area and you're totally on your own. I would say allow a couple of hours for this section but that's mostly because I got lost because the signage is extremely limited and I looped around a few extra trails and accidentally ended up in someone's private property. It's basically the boardwalk path over the swam and a short trail, just over a mile. I did not see as much wildlife as I'd hoped to for this portion of the property- we saw a couple of turtles, the eyes of a single baby croc peeping out of the water (too far to photograph), a couple of birds, and tons of dragon flies. I would come back in the fall, as that's when informative plaques indicated other featured animals were present (migratory birds, a swimming rabbit) and flowers would be in bloom. In the middle of the summer, I wouldn't really suggest this add-on unless you're into birding and brought your binoculars.

    Beautiful Tupelo Trees.. Hidden Gaters covered in the algae.. very difficult to see.
    Joan M.

    We were so excited to experience this self guided walk however I felt like we left it to late in the day & were therefore rushed to get done before dusk set in. It is just a serene, undisturbed natural swamp habitat with boardwalks throughout most of the walk. However there are areas where there are no boardwalk just pebbles with swamp on both sides. We were totally on our own, no one else around, No one.. A little eerie to say the least. We got lost because there are NO signs, maybe two.. It was late as I said, about 4:30pm.. I felt very uneasy at this point and anxious to get out of there. I actually put on google maps to try & guide us out but of course there was no service. This walk is not suitable for strollers, wheelchairs or young children.

    JP T.

    We had a great time at Magnolia. The Plantation and the gardens were beautiful. The swamp tour was a fun addition. Very peaceful and lots of small alligators, turtles, and a ton of birds. Very peaceful place

    February 2018
    Ashton M.

    I have enjoyed going to the Audubon Swamp Gardens for most of my life. The self-guided walk takes you through beautiful views of the swamp, birds, and other local wildlife. Bring bug spray and water. The swamp is dog friendly, but I have found that I was uncomfortable walking on paths near the larger 12' alligators sunning themselves feet away from me (also on the paved paths). I know I'm invading their territory. It's worth the visit though!

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    Unusual and varied scenery to behold during my visit to the Charleston area. Very well kept for visitors.

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    Lots of gators wouldn't bring small children ! Beautiful place lita of good information and black history

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    A pleasant walk after seeing the main plantation area. Did some gator spotting, and a good spot for bird watching too.

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