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Poplar Grove Plantation

Poplar Grove is America's oldest peanut plantation, open to the public for tours and live demonstrations. On the National Register of Historic Places, the 16 acre site features an 1850 manor house, a tenant house, blacksmith shop, weaving studio, basket studio, agricultural exhibits, farm animals, gift shop, picnic and playground area.

Address: 10200 US Highway 17
Getting there: I-95 to the I-140 bypass, exit 416B, ahead 1 mi on your right
Hours: Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM
Price: Adult $10
Website: poplargrove.org (opens in a new tab)

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