We had a full day on our plate. We took a tour of the Magnolia Plantation, which is the largest plantation that is privately owned. It dates back about 14 generations back....into the 1800s. This particular one is still a working plantation. Took a walk around the gardens which were beautiful. Also, took a tram ride around the property and saw some alligators in the swamps. We toured the home, which had some original furniture dating back 300 yrs and were in such wonderful condition.
One quilt on the bed took a woman her entire life to make. I don't think I would have the patience to do quilting.
After the plantation tour, we took a 90 minute city tour around Charleston which was interesting. What I found out is that these large mansions down by the waterfront were owned by the plantation owners. They would stay there in the summer months and have formal parties at those homes. Plus, the homes were close to port, so they could have guests come to visit very easily.
Thanks to my friend Janelle's suggestion, we ate at Hyman's Seafood restaurant which was delicious. We had the flounder. You could eat one side of it and then flip it over to eat the other side. Many famous movie stars have dined at this restaurant such as: Sandra Bulluck, Oprah, Martha Stewart, Sarah Jessica Parker, Matthew Broderick, Cyndi Lauper, Jimmy Buffet, and Mel Gibson. There are pictures of them on the walls, as well as individual plates signed by the stars.
We wandered around Battery Park, the mansions, Rainbow Row, and Waterford Park.
There is alot to do in Charleston, so if you come, be sure to have extra money.
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