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Middleton Place
4300 Ashley River Rd
Charleston, SC 29414
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What's Near Middleton Place

Top-Rated Nearby Hotels
Hotel GBP* Distance Rating
North Charleston Howard Johnson Express Inn £42 6.1 mi 9.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Quality Inn North Charleston £44 6.2 mi 9.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
InTown Suites Ashley Phosphate N/A 6.2 mi 9.9 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Comfort Suites North Charleston £63 6.2 mi 10.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Staybridge Suites N. Charleston £76 6.2 mi 10.0 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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Middleton Place Restaurant 0.0 mi 0.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Gennaro's Italian Ristorante 2.2 mi 3.5 km 4 of 5 stars
Zaxby's 2.2 mi 3.5 km 3.5 of 5 stars
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Top-Rated Nearby Things to Do
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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens 2.9 mi 4.6 km 4 of 5 stars
Audubon Swamp Garden 3.1 mi 5.0 km 4 of 5 stars
Drayton Hall 3.4 mi 5.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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“Water buffalo come home to S.C.'s Middleton Place” USA Today/Associated Press
“Walk in the footsteps of history in Charleston” smartertravel.com
“Garden events galore with spring around the corner” canoe.ca / Associated Press
“South Carolina: Nothing could be finer than to be in South Carolina” USA Tourist
TripAdvisor Traveller Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #26 of 140 attractions in Charleston
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Traveller Description: Historical house with the oldest landscaped gardens in America.
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Attraction type: Historic home, Garden
Address: 4300 Ashley River Rd Charleston, SC 29414
Tel: 843-556-6020

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“Family Yuletide was great fun, A new Family Tradition has begun!”
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5 of 5 stars
essieg_2000
Charleston, South Carolina
14 Dec 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Family Yuletide at Middle Place Stableyards on Saturday night, December 11, 2009 was just wonderful, Well thought out events and perfectly placed craft and refreshment tables complemented the candlelit ambiance of the Stableyards. And in addition to being beautiful-- it was just plain fun we hardly noticed the rain and cold temperature by the three bon fires!! The live Nativity,... more

“Worthwhile, but skip the guided tours”
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4 of 5 stars
spatrick57
Detroit, Michigan
10 Dec 2009

I went to Middleton Place on the last day of a trip to Charleston. I wanted to go to a plantation and had a lot of trouble deciding which one to see, but several people recommended Middleton so that's what I did. The gardens are really gorgeous and definitely worth seeing. I decided to do the $40 package that included... more

“NO Thanksgiving Dinner to remember”
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1 of 5 stars
flnavigator
florida
30 Nov 2009

Great pictures of the restaurant on the web. Unfortunately, Thanksgiving dinner isn't served there. In fact, where we were herded to resembled a barn. Food was less than mediocre. Roasted turkey advertised was actually smoked. Not for everyone. No mashed potatoes and the vegies looked like those you'd see served in a prison. A wasted $160 for a family of... more

Management response from
MPSupporter, public relations manager

We are always sorry to hear that any guest is not completely satisfied with their experience at Middleton Place. In response to the guest’s disappointment with the facility where the Thanksgiving Buffet was served, I disagree that it “resembled a barn”. The buffet was served in our Pavilion, a climate-controlled, facility with three walls of windows that offer panoramic views...

“It was alright”
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4 of 5 stars
Chrispy1034
Bethlehem, Georgia
29 Oct 2009

After Drayton Hall we decided to go to Middleton Place and tour the gardens. It was pretty cheap but nothing that made it stand out. We did the self guided tour and you can walk around as long as you like. The house tour is 10 dollars more per persone so we didn't go in. The gardens are very big... more

“Don't Bother”
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1 of 5 stars
Texie3
East Texas
1 Sep 2009
1
person found this review helpful

My family and I visited both Middleton Place and Magnolia Plantation. Please read my review of Magnolia. As far as Middleton Place...DON'T BOTHER! It is way overpriced and we found nothing of interest to keep us on the site for any amount of time. The docents could recite the script but don't ask them questions....If it's not in the script... more

“Go see Magnolia Plantation instead!”
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2 of 5 stars
Profenigma
Southeast US
30 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Too pricey and the house is the old batchelor's wing. The main house burned in the19th century and only the foundation remains. The house guides are very knowledgeable but the formal gardens can be seen elsewhere for a lot less money. Magnolia and Drayton Hall are a much better deal for the money. more

Management response from
MPSupporter, Public Relations Manager

Every historic site has its own appeal and its own distinctive story to tell. Middleton Place, a National Historic Landmark, is more than just its world-renowned gardens (the oldest landscaped gardens in this country), its museum, or its educational programs. Its story is based on historical reality and is living testimony to the four generations of the historically significant Middleton...

“Middleton Place is beautiful”
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5 of 5 stars
zervi
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
28 Jul 2009
1
person found this review helpful

Do not hesitate to visit Middleton Place Plantation. The grounds are gorgeous and the home is full of beautiful objects that were cherished by the MIddleton family. The tour guides are knowledgeable and pleasant. Visit Middleton! more

“My Favorite Thing in Charleston”
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5 of 5 stars
GoneSomeMore
Houston, Tx
9 Jul 2009
2
people found this review helpful

I will be back! It was great to spend the 4th of July here. The house was interesting and a wonderful legacy. My house guide knew her history and was so nice. She answered everyone's questions and offered to answer more after the tour. The building was built in 1755. The gardens were pretty and are probably beautiful in the... more

“The best part about Charleston...Middleton Place”
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5 of 5 stars
bgalera13
Charleston, SC
19 Jun 2009
2
people found this review helpful

My husband and I chose Middleton Place as our wedding site and will never regret it. Not only is the property the most beautiful in Charleston, the staff is genuinely interested in ensuring you and your guest have an amazing and as close to perfect time. I couldn't have been happier with our experience at Middleton Place. Before and since... more

“Good tour”
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4 of 5 stars
mrsmisty
KY
17 Jun 2009

We did the self guided tour of just the property. It was a nice tour. It took us about 2 hours. I bought our tickets online for 20 dollars each, but this didn't include the house tour. I think, for the price, that the house tour should be included. But, overall, nice tour. more

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Middleton Place Address

4300 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
Tel: 843-556-6020