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Brookgreen Gardens, Murrells Inlet, SC

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Brookgreen Gardens

The largest collection of figurative sculpture in the country, set inside a former rice plantation's gardens.

1931 Brookgreen Garden Dr · Murrells Inlet, SC

About Brookgreen Gardens

Brookgreen Gardens opened in 1931 on the grounds of four former rice plantations and now displays more than 2,000 sculptures across its landscaped gardens. A separate wildlife preserve section houses native species like alligators, otters, and birds of prey in naturalistic habitats. Its Lowcountry Zoo and butterfly house are popular stops on the self-guided paths.

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