Ashley River Road
Ashley River Road Itinerary
| Departure: | Charleston, South Carolina |
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| Destination: | Middleton Place, South Carolina |
| Time to allow: | 1 day |
For history buffs, nature lovers, or couples looking for a romantic getaway, the Ashley River Road offers hidden treasures beyond gracious gates. Read through this suggested itinerary to maximize your experience.
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Start: Charleston
Suggested Time at This Site: 5 hours One of the most historic cities in the country, downtown Charleston features beautiful restored homes and shops, manicured parks, and an ocean view.
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Stop 2: Drayton Hall
Directions from previous place: From downtown Charleston, take Highway 17 south across the Ashley River, and follow the signs to Highway 61. Follow Highway 61 north for approximately 8 miles. Watch for the "Historical Plantations and Gardens" signs and the Drayton Hall signs. Drayton Hall will be on your right.
Distance from Previous Site: 13 miles / 20.8 km Travel Time from Previous Site: 25 minutes Suggested Time at This Site: 2 hours Drayton Hall is the only pre-Revolutionary plantation house remaining on the historic Ashley River Road. This National Historic Landmark is the oldest and the finest surviving example of Georgian Palladian architecture in the South. Take a tour of the grounds, sipped spiced cider, or visit the Africian -American cemetery, left in it's original state.
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Stop 3: Magnolia Plantation and Gardens
Directions from previous place: Continue north along the Ashley River Road.
Distance from Previous Site: 2.5 miles / 4.0 km Travel Time from Previous Site: 10 minutes Suggested Time at This Site: 5 hours With gardens a plenty, carriage rides, a plantation house, bicycles for rent, and the Audobon Swamp Garden, Magnolia Plantation and Gardens will keep visitors happily occupied for hours.
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End: Middleton Place
Directions from previous place: Continue north on Ashley River Road.
Distance from Previous Site: 5 miles / 8.0 km Travel Time from Previous Site: 15 minutes Visit this Old South Plantation and take one of the African American focus tours, or during the holiday seasons, join in a tradition turkey dinner or take a candlelight tour of the houses in the area.
