Kalmia Gardens
Kalmia Gardens (30 acres) is a mature botanical garden located at 1624 West Carolina Avenue, Hartsville, South Carolina. It lies in Hartsville itself. The mildest months are March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 66–83°F.
A garden inside Hartsville
You can stay in Hartsville
Kalmia Gardens is inside Hartsville, which has 7 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from Charlotte
Charlotte is about 71 miles northwest (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 66–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
A visit to Kalmia Gardens can follow the seasons below.
Kalmia Gardens
Kalmia Gardens (30 acres) is a mature botanical garden located at 1624 West Carolina Avenue, Hartsville, South Carolina. Part of Coker University, it is open daily without admission.
The gardens were established in the early 1930s by Mrs. David R. Coker on the land, which had become a neglected dump. Mrs. Coker made trails, dug a pond, and planted ornamental species including azaleas, camellias, tea olives (Osmanthus fragrans), and wisteria. In 1935 she opened the gardens to the public, and in 1965 she gave them to Coker University. The centerpiece of the gardens is the Thomas Hart House, built in the 1820s, and the home of the town's founder. It and the gardens are on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Type
- Garden
- Area
- 30 acres
- Owner
- Coker College
Hotels and campgrounds near Kalmia Gardens
For a bed close by, look to Hartsville (7) and Florence (33).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Kalmia Gardens | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartsville | in town | — | 7 3 hotels · 3 motels · 1 inn or B&B | 7,374 | $206K | D− |
| Florence | 23 mi southeast | 35 min | 33 31 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 41,231 | $211K | D− |
| Darlington | 15 mi east | 20 min | 5 1 hotel · 1 motel · 1 lodge or cabins · 2 campgrounds | 6,075 | $172K | D− |
| Quinby | 24 mi southeast | 35 min | 6 2 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 883 | $165K | — |
| Cheraw | 26 mi northeast | 40 min | 7 4 hotels · 1 motel · 2 inns & B&Bs | 4,921 | $152K | D− |
| McBee | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 1 1 campground | 820 | $89K | — |
| Browntown 33% vacation homes | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 2 2 hotels | 88 | — | — |
| Camden | 29 mi west | 45 min | 9 4 hotels · 3 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 9,201 | $265K | D− |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Pair Kalmia Gardens with these
Every place here is under 70 miles away.
69 mi Theme parkCarowinds
47 mi Theme parkSouth of the Border
55 mi National ParkCongaree National Park288K visitors a year
58 mi Stadium & arenaWilliams-Brice Stadium53 mi LakeAlcohol and Drug Abuse Lake
70 mi Stadium & arenaBojangles Coliseum
63 mi LakeLake Marion69 mi TheatreOvens AuditoriumPhoto credits
Carowinds: Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0 · South of the Border: Leonard J. DeFrancisci, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Congaree National Park: Unknown, Public domain · Williams-Brice Stadium: SRA MARVIN PRESTON, Public domain · Bojangles Coliseum: James Willamor, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Marion: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5
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Kalmia Gardens: common questions
Is Kalmia Gardens in Hartsville?
Yes. It’s inside Hartsville, SC.
When is the best time to visit Kalmia Gardens?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 66–83°.
How far is Kalmia Gardens from Charlotte?
About 71 miles northwest of Charlotte, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Kalmia Gardens?
Florence Regional (FLO), about 26 miles away. The nearest big hub is Charlotte Douglas (CLT), about 75 miles.
Where should I stay near Kalmia Gardens?
Hartsville (in town, 7 places to stay), Florence (23 mi, 33 places to stay) and Darlington (15 mi, 5 places to stay).
Tips from Hartsville
Start the conversation in Hartsville’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.