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Country Roads – A Day Trip

from Traveler of Charleston Mag | 2023 Jan-June

by Traveler Communications Group

from Traveler of Charleston Mag | 2023 Jan-June, page 12

Article from: Traveler of Charleston Mag | 2023 Jan-June

Landmarks We Love

Country Roads

A memorable day trip to picturesque Johns Island and Wadmalaw Island

By Jenny Peterson

CHARLESTON IS SURROUNDED BY SEA ISLANDS AND SWATHS OF OAK-LINED ROADWAYS. THERE A MANY SPECIAL PLACES WORTH EXPLORING OUTSIDE OF DOWNTOWN THAT OFFER NATURAL VIEWS, SPRAWLING ACRES AND MAJESTIC OAK TREES — AND THE PICTURESQUE DRIVES TO GET THERE ARE AN ADDED BONUS. IF YOU HAVE TRANSPORTATION AND AN AFTERNOON FREE, WE RECOMMEND EXPLORING THESE UNIQUELY CHARLESTON ATTRACTIONS.

ANGEL OAK TREE

On nearby Johns Island, you can find the spectacular “Angel Oak” tree, estimated to be 300-400 years old. Free to visit, this Southern Live Oak tree is 65 feet high with a circumference of 25.5 feet, shading an area of 17,000 square feet. It is the focal point of one of the City of Charleston’s most visited public parks. The public is allowed daily free access, and a picnic area lets you enjoy a day in the shade. The park is closed on major holidays. 3688 Angel Oak Road, Johns Island.

DEEP WATER VINEYARD

Charleston’s only vineyard and winery on 50 sprawling acres in nearby Wadmalaw provides tastings and outdoor fun for the whole family. Muscadine grapes, the only truly native grapes to the U.S., are grown and harvested on the grounds and the public is invited to walk the grounds in a “choose your own adventure” tour, visiting animals and weaving through the current wine list, choosing six samples to try. Deepwater Vineyard also hold many special events throughout the year, including ‘wine down weekends ‘and a grape stomp. Open Tuesday through Saturday. 6775 Bears Bluff Rd., Wadmalaw Island.

CHARLESTON TEA GARDEN

The only tea garden in North America where you can see hundreds of thousands of tea bushes stretching out acre after acre as far as the eye can see. There is no admission charge to explore on the many acres of tea plants on foot and a trolley tour ($15 for adults and $7.50 for children) brings guests to a greenhouse, factory and gift shop, which is stocked with a host of tea-related items. Open Monday-Saturday. 6617 Maybank Hwy., Wadmalaw Island.

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