West of the Ashley River
Ashley River Road (Route 61) begins a few miles northwest of downtown Charleston, over the Ashley River Bridge. Sights are spread out along the way, and those who love history, old homes, and gardens may need several days to explore places like Drayton Hall, Middleton Place, and Magnolia Plantation and Gardens. Spring is a peak time for the flowers, although many of them are in bloom throughout the year.
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Elsewhere in Charleston
Upper King >
Restaurants (33), Things to do (39), Hotels (13)
Lower King and the Market >
Restaurants (22), Things to do (40), Hotels (21)
South of Broad and the French Quarter >
Restaurants (13), Things to do (31), Hotels (8)
Mount Pleasant >
Restaurants (11), Things to do (13), Hotels (3)
Edisto Island >
Restaurants (4), Things to do (5), Hotels (3)
Walterboro >
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