Brookgreen Gardens
One of the largest outdoor sculpture gardens in the United States. Built on former rice plantations, it holds more than 2,000 American sculptures.
Brookgreen Gardens was founded in 1931 by Archer and Anna Huntington. It covers about 3,600 hectares, built on four former rice plantations. Oak alleys hung with Spanish moss lead through the grounds, and more than 2,000 figurative American sculptures are scattered across the garden, including Anna Huntington's 'Warhorse.' The garden also has a lowcountry zoo (where you can see alligators, otters, and birds of prey) and eco-boat tours through the old rice fields. A single ticket allows entry for seven consecutive days. In December there is a 'Night of a Thousand Candles' light festival. The gardens lie about 30 kilometers south of Myrtle Beach.
Opening hours
09:30–17:00
Nearby sights
- Atalaya Castle
- Huntington Beach State Park
- Murrells Inlet MarshWalk
- Pawleys Island
- Myrtle Beach State Park
- The Market Common
- Franklin G. Burroughs-Simeon B. Chapin Art Museum
- Georgetown Historic District