Brownie Bites Blog

  • Home
  • Food
    • Recipes ->
      • Low Carb and Keto
      • Bars & Barks
      • Beverages
      • Cakes & Pies
      • Candy
      • Cookies & Cupcakes
      • Dog Treats
      • Entrees
      • Ice Cream & Frozen
      • Muffins & Breads
      • Starters & Sides
    • Restaurant Tours
    • Party Ideas
    • Tips and Tricks
  • Travel
    • View All
    • California
    • Camping & RV Life
    • Disney ->
      • Bahama Cruise
      • Disney World
      • East Caribbean Cruise
      • West Caribbean Cruise
    • Hawaii
    • Hiking
    • Hotel Tours
    • Japan
    • Seaside Florida
    • Smoky Mountains
    • Washington DC
  • Personal
    • View All
  • Reviews & Unboxings
    • View All
    • Candy & Sweets
    • Nut Butters
    • Nutrition Bars
    • Snacks
    • Specialty Food
    • Subscription Boxes
  • About Me

A Day At Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach

Last updated: 06/11/2019 by Erin Leave a Comment

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach - we spent a beautiful day here!

Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet (next to Myrtle Beach), South Carolina is a beautiful mixture of art, history, and nature.  Open since 1931, Brookgreen is one of America’s premier gardens and one of a few select places in the United States to have earned accreditation from the American Alliance of Museums and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums as well as being designated a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

During a trip to Myrtle Beach, we wanted to take a break from the seaside and visited the gardens on a beautiful, mild Spring day.

BASIC INFORMATION

Location:
1931 Brookgreen Drive
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Off US Highway 17 Bypass, between Murrells Inlet and Pawleys Island

Phone Number: 843-235-6000

Website: https://www.brookgreen.org

Hours and Parking:  Open daily 9:30am to 5:00pm.  Pets are not allowed and cannot be left in vehicles on the property.  There is ample parking available, including designated spaces for RV’s.

OUR EXPERIENCE AT BROOKGREEN GARDENS

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach - we spent a beautiful day here!

There are complimentary strollers and wheelchairs available on a first come basis.  We chose one of the adult chairs because both kids could fit side-by-side.  It was convenient because they could rest when they wanted or walk when they wanted!

It’s a sprawling campus and there were several features that we didn’t even get a chance to see, such as the Native Wildlife Zoo, the Labyrinth, and the Pavilion Restaurant.

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach - we spent a beautiful day here!

This would be an amazing venue for a wedding.

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach - we spent a beautiful day here!

Brookgreen Gardens contains the largest and collection of American figurative sculpture in the country.

Walking along the paved paths was so relaxing.

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach - we spent a beautiful day here!

There are some really beautiful pieces to enjoy.  The property is expansive, so wear your good walking shoes, choose a pretty day, and enjoy being outside in such a gorgeous setting.

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach - we spent a beautiful day here!

There’s always something in bloom at Brookgreen, so regardless of the time of year that you visit, there should be plenty of pretties growing around.

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach - we spent a beautiful day here!

I didn’t intentionally dress them in coordinating clothes, but hey, happy accident and all.

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach - we spent a beautiful day here!

They got up in these chairs and asked me to take this picture, and then they’re gonna sit there with those faked forced “mom made me do this” smiles?!  I see how it is.

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach - we spent a beautiful day here!

Admission is good for seven days, and you just might need at least a second visit if you want to see everything that the Gardens have to offer.  It’s a huge place!

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach - we spent a beautiful day here!

Giving the kids snacks to munch on is a prime opportunity to grab a photo.

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach - we spent a beautiful day here!

The butterfly house tickets are an extra fee ($4 for adults and $3 for children) and is open 10am – 4:30pm from April to October.

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach - we spent a beautiful day here!

The butterflies are in a greenhouse garden filled with tropical plants.

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach - we spent a beautiful day here!

There were many beautiful blooms to enjoy!

The kids really enjoyed the fluttering butterflies!

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach - we spent a beautiful day here!

The butterfly garden also features a pupae emergence room where visitors can observe the transformation from chrysalis to adult butterflies.  We didn’t get a chance to do this, but it sounded neat.

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach - we spent a beautiful day here!

Shelby Rose of House Browne, the Wrecking Ball, Annoyer of Brothers, and Slammer of Toys.

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach - we spent a beautiful day here!

Ser Jasper Browne, First of His Name, Eater of Mac ‘n Cheese, Builder of Train Tracks.

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach - we spent a beautiful day here!

The favorite structure on the playground was a school house that came complete with desks and a chalkboard.  The kids even made some friends and played school for a little while.

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach - we spent a beautiful day here!

It was hard getting them out of here – it was a neat place.

One of the structures on the playground had this neat mirror wall.  If I had 9 copies of me, maybe I wouldn’t feel so tired all the time!

After the kids played themselves out, we walked across the street to the shuttle stop and returned our push chair.  Then we hopped on the shuttle and took a nice, breezy ride back to the entrance!

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach - we spent a beautiful day here!

Tired and ready to head to lunch!

The free shuttle makes several stops at different points on the property.  It’s really convenient when the sun gets hot and the kiddos are exhausted.

Brookgreen Gardens in Myrtle Beach - we spent a beautiful day here!

We had a wonderful, lovely day at Brookgreen Gardens and enjoyed seeing the grounds, the sculptures, and learning more about the property.  If you’re staying in Myrtle Beach, I totally recommend taking some time to visit this place.

You Might Like These Posts:

Where to eat in Myrtle Beach - read all about the best eats we indulged in during our trip! Best restaurants and breakfast spots in Myrtle beach.Where To Eat In Myrtle Beach | Our Recommendations! Ocean Lakes Family Campground Review in Myrtle BeachOcean Lakes Family Campground Review | Where To Camp In Myrtle Beach Fantasia Gardens Miniature Golf in orlando Disney Dream Cruise | Bahamas | Lunch at Enchanted Garden Yorktown Pub Review and playing in the sand at the river!Yorktown Pub Review and Playing On Yorktown Beach! Hiking in Florida | Grayton Beach and Topsail Hill Preserve St. Demetrios Greek Festival in Daytona Beach, Florida Disney Magic Cruise | Eastern Caribbean | Castaway Cay

Filed Under: Myrtle Beach, Vacation Tagged With: brookgreen gardens, myrtle beach guides, things to do in myrtle beach

About Erin

Erin is a mom of two human babies and two fur-covered babies. She loves comfy pajamas, eats too much peanut butter, and watches excessive amounts of Netflix. Make her day and toss her a like on Facebook or follow her on Instagram.

« Here are THE BEST Aladdin Party Food Ideas
Easy High Protein Healthy Mexican Salad »

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *


Hi, I'm Erin, and I blog about fun things! I cook food for my family and share the recipes here. We also like to camp, so there will be a fair bit about that around here, too.

Let’s Be Friends

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Recent Recipes

Party Food Ideas

Mary Poppins Party Food Ideas! A massive list of ideas for throwing a Mary Poppins party and what to serve, everything from Mary Poppins Cake Pops, Mary Poppins Cupcakes, Mary Poppins Cake, Mary Poppins Snacks, and more!

More Party Posts

Disney Trip Reports

More Disney Posts

The BEST Subscription Box For True Crime Lovers | Hunt A Killer Review

more reviews

Blog Archives

USFamilyGuide.com


Copyright © 2021 · Foodie Pro Theme by Shay Bocks · Built on the Genesis Framework · Powered by WordPress