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Clemson · South Carolina4.8(659)

South Carolina Botanical Garden

Outdoor
Landmark
Cultural Venue
150 Discovery Ln, Clemson, SC 29634, USA
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Known For

  • •Butterfly Garden
  • •Geology Museum
  • •Old Railroad Caboose
  • •Duck Pond with turtles

Insider Tips

Best Time

Spring through mid-fall for peak blooms; weekday mornings for tranquility.

Ideal For

Nature walksPhotography outingsFamily explorationEducational trips

Pro Tip

Seek out the hidden 'hidey hole' along lesser-trod paths for a quiet moment.

This 295-acre garden features several thousand varieties of ornamental plants, an arboretum, the only nature-based sculpture collection of its kind, a visitor center, geology museum, National Heritage Garden Trail, and gift shop. Open year-round, dawn to dusk. Free. Group tours by appointment. (Photo credit: Gwen Cannon/MICHELIN)

Price Level

$

Contact

+1 864-656-3405

Hours

  • Monday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Thursday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Friday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Saturday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
  • Sunday: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Drifter Insights

Major destination with tourist appeal

TripAdvisor: Top 10% (#1 of 24)

Popular With

CouplesFamiliesFriends

Tourist Awareness

LevelHigh

TripAdvisor: #1 of 24 things to do in Clemson

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