Nestled into the landscape in upstate South Carolina is an urban oasis: the South Carolina Botanical Garden. Its 295 acres are in the heart of Clemson and possibly one of the last great things you can experience in the state – without spending a dime (not even for parking!).
Welcome to the South Carolina Botanical Garden, where Carolina fans will learn that not ALL of the flowers and blooms here are of the orange variety.
Facebook/South Carolina Botanical Garden If you’ve yet to make a voyage to visit this amazing cultivated space filled with gardens, walking and hiking trails, and more, then you’re in for a multi-sensory treat.
The many nature trails, hiking paths, and walkways lead to woodland escapes, past ponds and more.
TripAdvisor/Jules-2291 In total, there are 22 different gardens in which to get lost for a moment, or the entire day.
Miles of walking paths wind around the rolling landscape.
South Carolina Botanical Garden - Fran Hanson Visitor’s Center The one shown here leads to/from the Visitor’s Center, see in the distance inside the red brick house.
A variety of footpaths feature boardwalks, hardscape surfaces, and worn earthen paths.
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Google/brielle pagan You can spend a morning or an entire day enjoying the splendor of this extraordinary garden.
Explore a mountain bog, walk through a maritime forest, and see a famous Carolina shell ring… all before finding a quiet spot like the amphitheater for a restful moment.
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It’s easy to find! Since you’ll be in Clemson, don’t forget to wear your favorite colors — whatever they are!
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The South Carolina Botanical Garden is located at 150 Discovery Ln., Clemson, SC 29634. It’s open year-round. Admission is free. The hours vary by season: March through October 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and November through February from 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Plenty of free parking is available in the main lot at the address above. Learn more from the official website!
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If you’ve yet to make a voyage to visit this amazing cultivated space filled with gardens, walking and hiking trails, and more, then you’re in for a multi-sensory treat.
TripAdvisor/Jules-2291
In total, there are 22 different gardens in which to get lost for a moment, or the entire day.
South Carolina Botanical Garden - Fran Hanson Visitor’s Center
The one shown here leads to/from the Visitor’s Center, see in the distance inside the red brick house.
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You can spend a morning or an entire day enjoying the splendor of this extraordinary garden.
Have you discovered the South Carolina Botanical Garden yet? We’d love to know!
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