Dustin’s guidebook
Food & Drinks
No-frills, family-friendly spot for steamed & raw shellfish, wings & drinks.
19 locals recommend
Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar
114 Central AveNo-frills, family-friendly spot for steamed & raw shellfish, wings & drinks.
Great place for Sunday brunch, but lunch and dinner are also a good bet. The food is fresh and they offer vegetarian and gluten-free options.
191 locals recommend
Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon StGreat place for Sunday brunch, but lunch and dinner are also a good bet. The food is fresh and they offer vegetarian and gluten-free options.
Hot local spot for drinks and live music Thursday through Monday.
42 locals recommend
Montreux Bar & Grill
127 W Richardson AveHot local spot for drinks and live music Thursday through Monday.
Awesome local coffee shop with friendly staff and laid back atmosphere. Nice selection of signature blends roasted in-house and tasty pastries.
28 locals recommend
Coastal Coffee Roasters, Inc.
108 E 3rd N StAwesome local coffee shop with friendly staff and laid back atmosphere. Nice selection of signature blends roasted in-house and tasty pastries.
Cozy and casual local spot with indoor, outdoor and screened porch seating. Good seafood in big portions and friendly staff with stellar service — try the fried pickles!
18 locals recommend
Low Country Fish Camp
903 Central AvenueCozy and casual local spot with indoor, outdoor and screened porch seating. Good seafood in big portions and friendly staff with stellar service — try the fried pickles!
Parks
"Located on the Ashley River, the park's significant features include, the remaining St. George's bell tower, the tabby Fort Dorchester, remains of shipping wharves that are visible during low tide and a complete archaeological town waiting to be discovered." source: southcarolinaparks.com/colonial-dorchester
9 locals recommend
Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
300 State Park Rd"Located on the Ashley River, the park's significant features include, the remaining St. George's bell tower, the tabby Fort Dorchester, remains of shipping wharves that are visible during low tide and a complete archaeological town waiting to be discovered." source: southcarolinaparks.com/colonial-dorchester
James Allen Park
200 Simmons AveA small, tranquil park with shady walking trails and duck pond.
Shop Local
The Summerville Farmers Market is open every Saturday morning April - November. Fresh local fruits, vegetables, handmade items, art, jams, baked goods, coffee.
14 locals recommend
Summerville Farmers' Market
200 S Main StThe Summerville Farmers Market is open every Saturday morning April - November. Fresh local fruits, vegetables, handmade items, art, jams, baked goods, coffee.
Guerin's is the oldest pharmacy in South Carolina / souvenir shop / soda fountain / ice cream shop.
7 locals recommend
Guerin's Pharmacy
140 S Main StGuerin's is the oldest pharmacy in South Carolina / souvenir shop / soda fountain / ice cream shop.
City advice
Ways to save
Park for free in Downtown Summerville
A free parking garage is located in downtown Summerville. Park and stroll to dining, shopping and entertainment.
Don't miss
Visit the World's Largest Sweet Tea
A small town attraction, tucked between buildings in the heart of downtown Summerville. See it to say you saw it.
Getting around
Travel by car
Driving will be your best bet for getting around Summerville and road tripping through the Low Country.