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Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens, Mount Pleasant, SC

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Boone Hall Plantation & Gardens

1235 Long Point Rd · Mount Pleasant, SC

Why you should go…

Boone Hall was founded in 1681 and is still a working farm. You enter along the Avenue of Oaks, an allee of evenly spaced live oaks believed to have been planted in 1743. Admission covers a guided tour of the first floor of the 1936 house, a tractor tour of the 738-acre property, and Exploring the Gullah Culture, a live program of storytelling, song and dance. Nine original slave cabins hold the self-guided Black History in America exhibit.

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Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

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