Middleton Place Gardens

Charleston
Take advantage of the natural habitat surrounding an 18th-century plantation with Middleton Place Outdoor Program. View wading birds, alligators, bald eagles and deer on guided kayak tours of the Ashley River or enjoy horseback riding and nature hikes through woodlands. Black Water Cypress Swamp tours available Dec.-April. www.middletonplace.org

Coosaw Creek Country Club offers a fun and fair game for the novice while challenging the more experienced golfer with a variety of longer drives, undulating greens and strategically placed bunkers and water hazards. This is a 6593-yard, par-71 semi-private course with plenty of Low country character.  www.coosawcreek.com