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Middleton Place


TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.0 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #21 of 139 attractions in Charleston
Traveler Description: Historical house with the oldest landscaped gardens in America.
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Attraction type: Garden, Historic home
Address: 4300 Ashley River Rd Charleston, SC 29414
Tel: 843-556-6020

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4 of 5 stars
Chrispy1034   13 contributions
Bethlehem, Georgia
Oct 29, 2009

After Drayton Hall we decided to go to Middleton Place and tour the gardens. It was pretty cheap but nothing that made it stand out. We did the self guided tour and you can walk around as long as you like. The house tour is 10 dollars more per persone so we didn't go in. The gardens are very big... more

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1 of 5 stars
Texie3   2 contributions
East Texas
Sep 1, 2009
1/2 found this review helpful

My family and I visited both Middleton Place and Magnolia Plantation. Please read my review of Magnolia. As far as Middleton Place...DON'T BOTHER! It is way overpriced and we found nothing of interest to keep us on the site for any amount of time. The docents could recite the script but don't ask them questions....If it's not in the script... more

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2 of 5 stars
Profenigma   3 contributions
Southeast US
Jul 30, 2009
1/3 found this review helpful

Too pricey and the house is the old batchelor's wing. The main house burned in the19th century and only the foundation remains. The house guides are very knowledgeable but the formal gardens can be seen elsewhere for a lot less money. Magnolia and Drayton Hall are a much better deal for the money. more

Management response from
MPSupporter, Public Relations Manager

Every historic site has its own appeal and its own distinctive story to tell. Middleton Place, a National Historic Landmark, is more than just its world-renowned gardens (the oldest landscaped gardens in this country), its museum, or its educational programs. Its story is based on historical reality and is living testimony to the four generations of the historically significant Middleton...

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5 of 5 stars
zervi   2 contributions
Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Jul 28, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Do not hesitate to visit Middleton Place Plantation. The grounds are gorgeous and the home is full of beautiful objects that were cherished by the MIddleton family. The tour guides are knowledgeable and pleasant. Visit Middleton! more

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5 of 5 stars
GoneSomeMore   3 contributions
Houston, Tx
Jul 9, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

I will be back! It was great to spend the 4th of July here. The house was interesting and a wonderful legacy. My house guide knew her history and was so nice. She answered everyone's questions and offered to answer more after the tour. The building was built in 1755. The gardens were pretty and are probably beautiful in the... more

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5 of 5 stars
bgalera13   2 contributions
Charleston, SC
Jun 19, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

My husband and I chose Middleton Place as our wedding site and will never regret it. Not only is the property the most beautiful in Charleston, the staff is genuinely interested in ensuring you and your guest have an amazing and as close to perfect time. I couldn't have been happier with our experience at Middleton Place. Before and since... more

Good tour
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4 of 5 stars
mrsmisty   12 contributions
KY
Jun 17, 2009

We did the self guided tour of just the property. It was a nice tour. It took us about 2 hours. I bought our tickets online for 20 dollars each, but this didn't include the house tour. I think, for the price, that the house tour should be included. But, overall, nice tour. more

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1 of 5 stars
Alise182   2 contributions
Greensboro, NC
Jun 3, 2009
1/3 found this review helpful

If you want to stay in a ridiculously overpriced, dirty room with rude staff and without hot water or air conditioning, then Middleton Place is for you. The window in our room was covered in a film of filth and smashed up bugs. I found a hair in the bathtub when we checked in. We stayed here because of a... more

Management response from
MPSupporter, VP Marketing

Middleton Place takes all reviews seriously and we never like to hear that a guest was not completely satisfied with their visit. I have no idea when the reviewer stayed at the Inn, but I would like to mention that the Inn has recently undergone major renovations and all windows have been replaced in the rooms. There is no mention...

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5 of 5 stars
EstimatedEyes77   1 contribution
SC
Jun 3, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

Had an absolute wonderful time at Middleton Place. The scenery was breathtaking and the history was interesting. The entire staff from the moment I purchased my tickets were enthusiastic, happy and helpful. The house tour was jam packed with artifacts from the family themselves! The gardens are absolutely the best I have ever seen. All of my tour guides (house... more

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5 of 5 stars
dokoshannon   1 contribution
charleston
Jun 1, 2009
2/2 found this review helpful

Wow! I have lived in Charleston most of my life and I am always amazed when I visit this plantation! History flows around every corner of this well preserved plantation. This past Mothers day I treated my entire family (8 adults and 2 children) to a day at Middleton. The staff worked with me to set up carriage times, house... more

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Middleton Place Address

4300 Ashley River Rd, Charleston, SC 29414
Tel: 843-556-6020