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Charleston, SC
Cypress Gardens
Reflections of the Past
Cypress Gardens was created by
owner Benjamin R. Kittredge in the
late 1920's. Early one spring, as the story
goes, Mr. Kittredge saw a red maple reflecting
in the black water swamp. From this inspiration,
"he created the beauty of these surrounding
Cypress Gardens." Since then, the colorful
Gardens have thrilled thousands each spring
reflecting a profusion of azaleas, dogwoods,
daffodils and wisteria in the mirror-like inky
waters. Visitors can enjoy the lovely surroundings
from over three miles of foot paths or the
unique vantage point of flat bottom boats.
A Rich History
Cypress Gardens was originally part of
Dean Hall, one of the Cooper River's
most important rice plantations. It
flourished from the 18th century until the Civil War.
The 163 acre swamp-garden was the agricultural
center of the 3,000 acre antebellum estate, and
the swamp was used to flood the surrounding
inland rice fields.
A small working rice field recently recreated at
Cypress Gardens, and rice once again
planted, tended and harvested by centuries-old methods.
Life's a Swamp!
Wildlife abounds at Cypress Gardens.
Outdoors enthusiasts and birdwatchers
as well as hikers will particularly enjoy the
two rambling nature trails in isolated areas
of the swamp. Here visitors can share the
swamp with alligators, pileated woodpeckers,
wood ducks, otter, barred owls, and the other
abundant species that inhabit the swamp year round.
Take a Ride on the Wild Side!
You are invited to explore Cypress
Gardens, in the traditional manner,
from flat bottom boat! Relax and let one
of our expert boatmen do the paddling,
or paddle yourself and venture off the
beaten trail. Either way, a boat ride
through Cypress Gardens is a
unique opportunity to experience a
wonderful natural habitat.
Cypress Gardens
3030 Cypress Gardens Road
Monks Corner, South Carolina 29461
843-553-0515 |
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