After 10+ years living in South Carolina, I finally made it to Cypress Gardens — and it’s officially one of my top recommendations if you’re anywhere near Charleston. 📍 Location: Moncks Corner, SC (about 35 mins from downtown Charleston) 💵 Admission: $10 adults / $5 kids (ages 6–17) / Free for kids under 5 ⏰ Hours: Open daily 9am–5pm What to do: • Self-guided or guided swamp boat rides 🛶 • Butterfly house 🦋 • Nature trails & gardens 🌳 • Swamp wildlife (gators, turtles, birds!) 🐊 • Movie buffs: filmed scenes from The Notebook and Swamp Thing here 🎬 If you’re into nature, photography, or peaceful vibes (with a side of alligator sightings), this place is so worth it. #CharlestonSC #CypressGardens #SouthCarolinaAdventures #LowcountryLife #NatureLovers #HiddenGems #TravelSouth #WeekendWanderer #ExploreSC #SwampVibes #TheOtherDayTravel