Cypress Gardens SC
Cypress Gardens SC, a 175-acre swamp garden, is located about 30 minutes from downtown Charleston in Moncks Corner. The gardens were originally a freshwater reserve for the nearby rice plantation, Dean Hall. Visitors can enjoy the Butterfly House and observe the different stages of a butterfly's life cycle, or visit the Swamparium, where large tanks feature fish, amphibians and reptiles native to the South Carolina Lowcountry. Visitors can also rent a swamp boat to paddle along a marked trail, possibly spotting alligators, birds and turtles, or take a stroll along the 3.5 miles of walking trails that loop through the swamp and gardens. These amazing gardens were used in several movies, including scenes from The Notebook, Cold Mountain and The Patriot.
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Cypress Gardens SC Address and Map
Cypress Gardens SC Hours and Admission
Hours:
Open Daily 9 am - 5 pm
Closed Thanksgiving Day,
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day
and New Years Day
Admission:
Gen. Admission (18+) $10
Seniors (65+) $6.50
Please be advised that pets are no longer allowed from March - October.
What's Blooming and Flying in December?
Average temperatures range from 30 to 60 degrees F.
- The fragrant Tea Olive (Osmanthus fragrans) begins to fill the air along the trails and will last until February.
- Camellias continue to bloom as well as the horticultural Paper White Narcissus flower.
- Swamp Sparrows and other late resident birds arrive.
- Warmer days may bring out surprise butterfly appearances of Gulf Fritillaries, Cloudless Sulfurs, or Monarchs.
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