Fodor's Expert Review Hopsewee Plantation

Built in 1735, this National Historic Landmark overlooks the North Santee River and is surrounded by moss-draped live oaks, magnolias, and tree-size camellias. The mansion has a fine Georgian staircase and hand-carved lighted-candle moldings. Tours focused on the lives of the enslaved people who worked here and the Gullah culture of their descendents occur Tuesday through Thursday and sweetgrass basket-weaving workshops are held on Thursday. The River Oak Cottage Tea Room on-site serves a full menu of Southern treats.