Boone Hall Plantation & Historic Charleston

OVERVIEW

Visit the iconic Low Country plantation Boone Hall and then drive through gorgeous Charleston neighborhoods filled with National Historic Landmarks. Once you see the approach to the plantation through the famed Avenue of Oaks, you will instantly understand why Boone Hall is considered America’s most photographed plantation. The entire property is stunningly beautiful. As you tour the house and gardens, accompanied by a guide and on your own, you will discover what life here was like centuries ago. Boone Hall has been a working plantation for more than 300 years and continues to grow a variety of produce. Its past is inextricably intertwined with Charleston’s, as you will discover on the return to the city. As you pass through its most historical neighborhoods, you will see one architectural gem after another. Many of them are National Historic Landmarks that include residences, the College of Charleston, and the Fireproof Building.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Tour an incredibly picturesque Low Country plantation.
• Stroll the serene, wonderfully fragrant plantation gardens.
• Learn the history of the plantation and how crops are still grown.
• Drive through Charleston’s most historical sections.
• Hear commentary that explains the importance of the landmarks.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.