Experts' Choice Award Brookgreen Gardens
What the experts agree on
Brookgreen Gardens pairs the nation's largest collection of American sculpture with sprawling subtropical gardens on a former rice plantation—experts call it a must-see blend of art, nature, and history for all ages.
“One of North America’s most renowned sculpture gardens is on the Strand.”
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"These magical gardens, 16 miles south of town on Hwy 17 S, are home to the largest collection of American sculpture in the country, set amid 9000 acres of rice plantation turned subtropical garden paradise." Full review
Fodor's "The oldest and largest sculpture garden in the United States, with more than 550 examples of figurative American sculpture by such artists as Frederic Remington and Daniel Chester French." Full review
Where "Since opening to the public seven and a half decades ago, Brookgreen Gardens has introduced visitors to an enchanting and compelling showcase of art and nature." Full review
Where "This Grand Strand landmark melds nature and history in an incomparable way. An absolute must for families with kids (and without), Brookgreen Gardens is an unequaled picnic spot." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Brookgreen Gardens is home to 9,127 acres featuring stunning botanical gardens, an extensive collection of American sculptures, the Lowcountry Zoo, and the Lowcountry History and Wildlife Preserve"
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