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Heyward-Washington House vs Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Both are recommended by expert writers. On balance, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens scores slightly better than Heyward-Washington House. Magnolia Plantation & Gardens ranks #5 in Charleston with positive reviews from 7 publications including Travel + Leisure, Frommer's and Michelin Guide.
Heyward-Washington House
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87 Church St, Charleston, SC 29401
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Fodor's
"Home of Thomas Heyward, patriot leader and signer of the Declaration of Independence."
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Don't miss the formal gardens, which contain plants commonly used in the area in the late 18th century.
Lonely Planet
"Contains some lovely examples of Charleston-made mahogany furniture."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Lawyer and patriot Thomas Heyward was the original owner of this red-brick double house. The site on which the home stands is within the boundaries of the old walled city. "
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"Built in 1772, this was the townhome of Thomas Heyward Jr., Revolutionary patriot and signer of the Declaration of Independence."
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Afar Magazine
"It's the only building of its kind open to the public in Charleston. "
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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Travel + Leisure
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3550 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
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Travel + Leisure
"This 1676 spread has welcomed visitors since shortly after the end of the Civil War."
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Fodor's
"Pick and choose from a variety of entertainments at Magnolia Plantation, established in the 1670s by Thomas Drayton."
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And be sure to visit the 19th-century plantation house, which originally stood near Summerville.
Afar Magazine
"Beautiful! Petting zoo... house tours, swamp tours, boat tours, bus tours."
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Michelin Guide
1 Star
"This popular, partly wild botanical garden (200ha) is renowned for its spring-blooming azaleas, and a plantation house, Magnolia Plantation, that was part of Thomas Drayton's estate in the 17C."
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"Tour a pre-Revolutionary War Plantation House and experience ten rooms filled with antiques, quilts and family heirlooms from the 19th century."
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