Cypress Gardens South Carolina
The swamparium features fish reptiles and amphibians native to the swamp and nearby waterways.
Cypress gardens south carolina. 1 other attraction within 5 miles. 15 753 likes 227 talking about this 16 139 were here. The gardens were originally a freshwater reserve for the nearby rice plantation dean hall.
Cypress gardens is a 170 acre 69 ha preserve and gardens located at 3030 cypress gardens road moncks corner south carolina united states the centerpiece of the garden is the 80 acres 32 ha blackwater bald cypress tupelo swamp surrounded with both boat and foot trails. Cypress gardens showcases the unique natural environment of the south carolina lowcountry. 1 restaurant within 5 miles.
This 175 acre swamp garden offers a walk through butterfly house with free flying butterflies beautiful plants birds and more. Doc s bar and grill. Ridgeway south carolina 275 contributions 57 helpful votes.
It is more than just the cypress in the swamp. Below is a photo of cypress knees or the knobby woody formations that grow vertically from the cypress tree s taxodium distichum root system scientists still do not know the purpose of knees but suspect they might have multiple uses as a sort of snorkle bringing oxygen to submerged roots. Beautiful cypress gardens has been a preferred group and family destination since 1932.
Visitors can enjoy the butterfly house and observe the different stages of a butterflies life cycle or visit the swamparium where large tanks feature fish amphibians and reptiles native. Cypress gardens sc a 175 acre swamp garden is located about 30 minutes from downtown charleston in moncks corner. Visitors from all over the country come to experience this unique and exciting attraction which has been featured in numerous national magazines and popular television shows and motion pictures including the notebook and the patriot.
You don t have to travel far to experience the beauty and adventure of berkeley county south carolina s. Picnic shelters and a gift shop are other amenities at the park.