Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon vs Middleton Place
Both Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon and Middleton Place are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Middleton Place ranks slightly higher than Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon. Middleton Place has a TripExpert Score of 89 with accolades from 6 sources including Fodor's, Afar Magazine and Lonely Planet.
Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon
122 East Bay Street, Charleston, SC 29401
From $0 /night
Fodor's
"The site of many historic events, including the state's ratification of the Constitution in 1788 and two grand celebrations hosted for George Washington."
Full review
Afar Magazine
"One of the most important buildings used during the American Revolution is the Old Exchange and Provost Dungeon."
Full review
Michelin Guide
1 Star
"Built by the British in 1771 as an Exchange and Customs House, this Palladian-style building was where South Carolina Patriots ratified the US Constitution in 1788."
Full review
Where
"During the Revolutionary War, American patriots were held prisoner in the Provost Dungeon, which now provides an eerie tour through history."
Full review
Frommer's
"Today, the main floor contains exhibits on the history of the town and the building...and the lower-level dungeon displays mannequins and dioramas of pirates and patriots."
Full review
Middleton Place
Show All Reviews
4300 Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414
From $0 /night
Travel + Leisure
"This 1741 historic plantation has an exquisite formal garden."
Full review
Fodor's
"This former plantation is home to America's oldest landscaped gardens, begun in 1741 by Henry Middleton."
Full review
Afar Magazine
"Middleton Place exists because of slavery—that's a stark reality that's not ignored by the exhibits throughout the sprawling plantation."
Full review
Where
"This carefully preserved, 18th-century plantation and National Historic Landmark features 65 acres of America’s oldest landscaped gardens."
Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"This is a place to spend time disappearing into the shrubbery, stumbling upon statuary, tiptoeing past sunbathing alligators, and learning about both stewardship and slavery."
Full review