Brookgreen Gardens

Murrells Inlet, SC, USA

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Patty
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455 reviews
May 22, 2023
Group size: 30 - 34
Brookgreen Gardens
Murrells Inlet, SC, USA

Patty
  • Email address verified
455 reviews

May 22, 2023
Group size: 30 - 34

About this trip

This day trip offers an enjoyable day for garden lovers, art lovers, history lovers and even those who love nature and wildlife.  Brookgreen Gardens is America’s first public sculpture garden,  established by wealthy Industrialist, Archer Huntington and his acclaimed sculptor wife, Anna Hyatt Huntington.  Located on the site of former rice plantations, Brookgreen melds the sculpture with a premier garden, a highly accredited zoo of native wildlife and a National Historic Landmark.  The day begins with a guided tour with narrative about the history, the sculpture and the flora and fauna.  Following the tour, we enjoy a box lunch before allowing time in the afternoon for further exploration.  Visit the zoo for an education about native animals such as Bald Eagles, River Otters, Owls and Egrets.  Enjoy the daily  "Whispering Wings Butterfly Experience".   Become moved by the stories of the enslaved people who worked the rice plantations along the LowCountry Audio Tour Trail. Cruise the rice field creeks in a pontoon boat tour for interpretation of the plantation life and perhaps sightings of wildlife OR simply return to the sculpture garden for more in depth viewing of the art and blooms.  There is so much to see and enjoy during this day trip!  Don't forget your camera!  

Activity Level

This trip is best suited for people comfortable with walking and standing on flat surfaces.  

What’s included

  • Transportation
    Transportation on a luxury coach
  • Admission
    Garden admission
  • Guided tour
  • Lunch
    Choice of wrap sandwich and chips, cookie and water
  • Snacks
    Snacks & water on the bus
  • Guide service
    Guide service and trip coordination by Patty

What’s not included

  • Creek Excursion
    Pontoon Boat tour - $10

Available Packages

Trip Price
$96

Available Add-Ons

Afternoon Creekside Narrated Boat Tour
$10

This is an hour long narrated tour that interprets the history of the plantation life and harvesting of rice.  

Itinerary

LowCountry Day Trip
Day trip to Brookgreen Gardens

8:00am - Depart from Porters Neck Walmart parking lot

8:30am - Depart from Harris Teeter Leland parking lot

9am - Depart from Novant Hospital Campus in Bolivia

Approx. 10:30am - Arrive Brookgreen Gardens and begin the day with a guided tour

Following the tour, we enjoy a box lunch. 

Spend the afternoon enjoying optional exploration and activities

4:00pm- Depart Brookgreen Gardens.   Enjoy a snack on the way home and BYOB your own afternoon wine or cocktail if you like.



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Patty
455 reviews
I love to travel so in my partially retired life I decided to adapt my passion for travel along with 25 years of experience in Travel & Tourism to create Trips by Patty. I received a BA in American History from UNC-Chapel Hill. Not knowing what I was going to do with that degree, I started working as a desk clerk at a hotel in Raleigh. I enjoyed the hotel business and the career path began. Hotel operations and sales, Convention Center operations and marketing, destination marketing with a Convention Visitors Bureau and even a stint as a tour guide. What happened to the history degree? Well, many times when I am escorting my trips I share the history of the destinations we visit. It's a great feeling to take your career skills and adapt them to your own small business. I love what I do and hope you'll join me on a trip one day!

Reviews

This day trip was so much fun! The tour of Tyron Palace was very interesting and there was an appropriate amount of free time to shop, have lunch and explore. Thanks to Patty for organizing an awesome day!
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We had a wonderful time another great trip with Patty.
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Patty does a wonderful job of planning opportunities at each location. Options for meals and accommodations all excellent.
By Richard L for Experience Charlottesville on Jun 19, 2025
We had a great trip! Patty always does such a great job. She makes each traveler feel special. Book your trip!!
By Edith W for Experience Charlottesville on Jun 19, 2025
Patty was very organized. Hotel was beautiful and in a perfect location. We had a wonderful time
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