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Magnolia Plantation & Gardens vs St. Philip's Church
St. Philip's Church and Magnolia Plantation & Gardens are both praised by writers. On balance, Magnolia Plantation & Gardens scores significantly better than St. Philip's Church. Magnolia Plantation & Gardens comes in at #3 in Charleston with approval from 6 publications including Fodor's, Lonely Planet and Frommer's.
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
Travel + Leisure
Fodor's
Afar Magazine
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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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St. Philip's Church
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142 Church Street, Charleston, SC 29401
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Fodor's
"Amble through the churchyards, where notable South Carolinians such as John C. Calhoun are buried."
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Frommer's
"This impressive church is nicknamed the “Lighthouse Church” because a light was once put in its distinctive steeple to guide ships into the harbor...houses the oldest congregation in South Carolina"
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