Spring Festival of Houses & Gardens

Charleston, SC

Website: http://www.historiccharleston.org/news_events/festival.html

Set amid the historic ambience of the area's distinctive neighborhoods and boroughs, this series of award-winning tours showcases Charleston's distinctive architecture, history, gardens and culture. These tours provide a rare opportunity for guests to go inside the private houses and gardens of some of America's most beautiful historic residences, dating to the 18th century. Taking place during the peak of the area's blooming season, tours feature seven to 10 properties each day in one of 11 neighborhoods, dating from the American colonial period through the antebellum and Victoria eras, to early 20th century. For more information, please call (843) 722-3405 or visit historiccharleston.org.