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| Recognised as one of the top 5 gardens in the south and one of the top 5 coastal gardens in the US plus the largest collection of American sculpture in the country. Just some of the reasons why you should add Brookgreen Gardens to your list of things to do on your next visit to the Myrtle Beach area.
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It is one of the country's leading cultural and educational institutions and a National Historic Landmark. |
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| The gardens are extensive with many individual themes and settings with several ponds and of course the sculptures providing the focus.
Entrance to the gardens is by a weekly ticket so be sure to visit Brookgreen at the beginning of your stay in order to make the most of it. There is too much to see in one visit. We have visited the gardens at various times of the year and there is always something of interest regardless of season. |
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| There is a welcome centre, gift shop, a sculpture gallery and, nestled near the back of the gardens a small café.
Sit outside in the heat or by the fire in winter. |
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| Many special events take place throughout the year so be sure to check with Brookgreen to see what is on during your visit.
www.brookgreen.org/events.html One of our favourite experiences was the Sunday afternoon boat ride which takes you along the inland waterways and the guide talks about the history of the rice plantations in the area. |
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| "Nights of a Thousand Candles" is possibly the most popular event and takes place at weekends in early December. Walk through the gardens lit by thousands of candles with entertainment from carol singers in traditional costume and other music. | ||||||||||||||
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| For wildlife enthusiasts Brookgreen Gardens is a must. The wildlife trail takes you through two aviaries and past several other wildlife pens. The highlights are the wetland bird and raptor aviaries where you walk in among the birds.
You will get up close and personal with a variety of herons, egrets, Ibis and other wetland birds and you cannot fail to be moved by the majesty of the birds of prey in the Raptor aviary. In addition to the birdlife you will also see otters, alligators, wild fox and if you are lucky you will see a herd of deer. |
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| home | about the Low Country | Myrtle Beach | Pawleys Island | Charleston | Hilton Head |
| Pawleys Island: | overview | accommodation | golf | things to do | history | nature | restaurants | shopping |
