It won't be long now before the spring blooms begin to appear around Myrtle Beach, making this the perfect time to plan your first visit of the year to one of the excellent local botanical gardens. In addition to being beautiful places to explore, botanical gardens near Myrtle Beach homes for sale are often home to special events ranging from educational gardening classes to outdoor concerts in scenic settings. Our real estate agents have more information on gorgeous botanical gardens around Myrtle Beach for you to explore this year.

• Brookgreen Gardens – 1931 Brookgreen Dr., Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
  The crown jewel of botanical gardens in this corner of South Carolina, Brookgreen Gardens is registered as a National Historic Landmark, and it has been delighting visitors since it was first opened nearly 100 years ago. The botanical gardens here are beautifully maintained all year long, so there are colorful blooms to see here at almost every time of year. Of course, spring is an especially popular time to explore the gardens, with so many plants in bloom.
  
  You can explore Brookgreen Gardens on your own or join a tour to learn more about the garden, plants, and grounds from local experts. The main loop trail here is 1.4 miles long which you can walk at a leisurely pace, and boat tours of the gardens are also available. In addition to gardens, the grounds are home to a number of historic sites as well as the Lowcountry Zoo and Native Animal Habitat.
  
  There's more than enough here for multiple visits, and the gardens change with the seasons, so it's great to check back at different times of the year. Your ticket grants you access to the park for seven consecutive days, providing plenty of time to see it all. Spring and summer also feature a busy schedule of special events around the gardens, from classes to concerts. Highlights of the annual events scheduled here include the Summer Light: Art by Night festival, which takes place in June, and Nights of a Thousand Candles every December.

• Vereen Memorial Gardens – 2250 SC-179, Little River, SC 29566
  Interested in a less manicured garden experience, which still offers the chance to see tons of plants and natural beauty? Vereen Memorial Gardens is located within a 115-acre park that features more than 3 miles of nature trails that travel through maritime forests, marshes, and wetlands. At the end of many trails, you'll find shelled beaches offering unmatched waterfront views.
  
  If you like visiting gardens for nature photography, you'll find many interesting plants here, as well as different wildlife depending on the time of year. Bird watchers love this park as well since the mixture of forests and wetlands with a waterfront location means that many different types of birds like to stop here during their travels.

• Atalaya Castle – Atalaya Rd., Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
  Located within a large 2,500-acre park, Atalaya Castle offers a variety of interesting spaces to explore, from gardens to forests, historic homes, and outdoor art. In addition to the gardens and naturally growing plants around the sprawling grounds, the sculpture garden is well worth a visit while you're here. It features a number of fascinating statues, often created by South Carolina artists, displayed in a beautiful, natural outdoor setting.

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