20 Jan Vote for Brookgreen Gardens in USA Today contest for Best Sculpture Park in U.S. Once again, Brookgreen Gardens, located in Murrells Inlet on South Carolina’s Hammock Coast®, has been selected as one of 20 semi-finalists in a USA Today 10Best contest, this time for “Best Sculpture Park in the U.S.” People can now vote once per day by clicking here until voting ends on Monday, Feb. 16, at 11:59 a.m. The top 10 winners, as ranked by USA Today 10Best readers, will be announced on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at noon. You can also find USA Today 10Best on Facebook, X, and Instagram. Fighting Stalions by Anna Hyatt Huntington greets visitors to Brookgreen Gardens. (Photo courtesy of Brookgreen Gardens) “Discover the allure of open-air artistry at these 20 sculpture parks and gardens, nominated by an expert panel as the best across the United States,” said USA Today officials. “These captivating spaces blend the beauty of nature with the ingenuity of human creation, offering visitors a unique journey through large-scale masterpieces set against the backdrop of the American landscape.” In its nomination for Brookgreen, the USA Today/10Best judges wrote, “Founded in 1931, the 9,127-acre Brookgreen Gardens in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, is a sculpture garden and wildlife sanctuary containing over 2,000 works by 430 artists. This National Historic Landmark hosts one of the best American figurative sculpture collections in the world.” Page Kiniry, president of Brookgreen Gardens, said she and her staff are honored that Brookgreen Gardens has once again been selected as a finalist in USA Today’s 10Best contest for Best Sculpture Park. “This recognition reflects nearly a century of dedication to excellence in American figurative sculpture, as well as the passion and expertise of our entire staff who preserve and elevate this unique combination of art, history, and nature,” she said. “Being included among the top sculpture parks in the country is a meaningful acknowledgment of our mission and the support we receive from visitors near and far. We encourage our community and supporters across the nation to cast their vote and help shine a national spotlight on all that makes Brookgreen Gardens such a special place.” Mark A. Stevens, director of tourism development for the Georgetown County Chamber of Commerce, also urges people to vote for Brookgreen Gardens in this contest. “We need everyone to vote every day on each of their devices (phone, laptop, etc.) so we can help our local sculpture park be named No. 1,” he said. Diana of the Chase by Anna Hyatt Huntington. (Photo courtesy of Brookgreen Gardens) About Brookgreen Gardens Brookgreen Gardens is a National Historic Landmark and is one of the top attractions on the Hammock Coast. Every day, Brookgreen offers a selection of tours, programs, and exhibits for all ages. You may stroll through the gardens on a guided tour or explore these beautiful spaces on your own. Each season, new exhibitions and special events make Brookgreen Gardens…Ever Changing. Simply Amazing. Brookgreen recently opened its latest addition: the multi-millon-dollar Purdy Center, a new indoor space that will also serve as the new Welcome Center and hospitality space. By Clayton Stairs/tourism manager for South Carolina’s Hammock Coast 0 Hammock-All, Murrells Inlet
