Cypress Gardens
Cypress Gardens is a whimsical escape that captures the imagination and delights the senses. Known for its picturesque scenery and lush landscapes, this enchanting garden offers visitors a magical experience. Stroll through the winding paths lined with vibrant blooms and towering cypress trees, or enjoy a peaceful boat ride through the tranquil waterways. With its rich history and captivating beauty, Cypress Gardens invites you to linger a little longer, marveling at the intricate beauty of nature. Perfect for families, couples, or anyone seeking a moment of peace, Cypress Gardens is a charming retreat that feels like stepping into a fairytale.
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Trisha RamseyReally beautiful and cool place! We were able to get in free with our park pass, which was an awesome surprise! The self guided boat tour is a must! I wish there were a few more paths better suited for wheelchairs/mobility aids, otherwise lots of paths to wander around. All of the staff were very friendly.
Mar 5, 2026 · Google Review
Stephanie FoxWhat a beautiful, peaceful, relaxing place. We visited because of it’s beauty and honestly because of the movie “The Notebook”. I wasn’t sure what to expect or how hard it would be to navigate a boat on our own so we chose the guided boat tour so we could sit back and relax. It was beautiful, quiet and peaceful. Surprisingly no mosquitoes or bugs bothering us. We came right when they opened, on a weekday to beat the heats and the crowds and it worked. It allowed us opportunity to explore the trails freely without being crowded out and the heat wasn’t as harsh although it was HOT! We even saw an alligator up close along one of the trails. It was fun to exercise/walk and be out in nature. A really cool and unique experience. Would definitely recommend
Aug 8, 2026 · Google Review
Jason Rodenbach Jr.My boyfriend and I visited Cypress Gardens recently from upstate Pennsylvania and had a really great experience. The park is beautiful, peaceful, and very well kept, and the swamp and boat area was definitely the highlight. We met Kyle during our visit, and he was extremely friendly, welcoming, and very knowledgeable about the park, swamp, and surrounding area. He made everything easy to understand and really added to the experience with how engaging and helpful he was. It was also really cool to learn that parts of The Notebook were filmed there, which is one of my favorite movies, and hearing about it through Kyle made it even more interesting. We were hoping to do a guided boat tour with him, but were informed he’s currently dealing with a back injury and unable to lead tours for a little while. We completely understood and still appreciated the interaction. We’re planning to come back and are especially looking forward to hopefully taking one of his guided boat tours once he’s able to do them again.
Apr 26, 2026 · Google Review
Lori ZiebaBeautiful place to visit. We did a self-guided boat tour of the swamp since the boat tours were full and they stopped doing them around 10 because of the intense heat. Get there early if you want to do the guided boat tours. The self-guided tour is is a little over a mile. We put on bug spray but didn't encounter any mosquitoes because the swamp water naturally repels them because of tannins in the water. Highly recommend!
Jul 25, 2026 · Google Review
Ronnann RishaWonderful and worth the drive from Charleston or Mount Pleasant. Take the guided tour! The boat guide Cowboy was very knowledgeable and had many stories on the 40+ minute ride. He made sure we saw alligators and turtles. He pointed out all the spots for the various movies filmed there.
Mar 25, 2026 · Google Review