SC Botanical Garden

The South Carolina Botanical Garden is located in Clemson, which is 45 minutes to the west of Greenville. This spring, a day trip to this attraction would be ideal. A pleasant visit to one of the top Gardens of the Upstate will be made possible by the vibrant spring foliage and the cool weather. The South Carolina Botanical Gardens, which span just under 300 acres, feature everything from natural landscapes to display gardens, as well as miles of waterways, nature paths, and the 70-acre Schoenike Arboretum.

The Gardens include a large variety of hollies, hydrangeas, magnolias, and native plants in addition to having over 300 different species of camellias. Parking in the lot off Pearman Blvd. nearest to the Heritage Garden will put you in the middle of this stunning botanical treasure, despite the fact that there are other points of entrance. This section of the garden also includes the Flower Display Garden, where you should stop to view what is in bloom before choosing one of the several trails that lead back to the Heritage Garden. If you keep going past the parking lot, you'll reach Kelly Meadow and the Meadow Pond, a stunning scene with a forest backdrop.

Address: 150 Discovery Ln, Clemson, South Carolina
Official site: http://www.clemson.edu/public/scbg/
Phone: +1 864-656-3405
Admission: Free
Google rating: 4.8/5.0