Guidebook for Summerville
Drinks & Nightlife
The sommelier is very well educated and very friendly. This is where the locals go.
35 locals recommend
Accent On Wine & More
132 S Main StThe sommelier is very well educated and very friendly. This is where the locals go.
Sightseeing
First settled in the late 17th century with its main family residence constructed in 1705, Middleton Place was acquired through marriage by Henry Middleton in 1741 and for a century and a quarter was the family seat of four generations of Middletons who played important roles in American history. Today a National Historic Landmark, it has miraculously remained under the same family stewardship for some 320 years. Henry Middleton was the second president of the First Continental Congress and his son Arthur, a passionate revolutionary, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
192 locals recommend
Middleton Place
4300 Ashley River RdFirst settled in the late 17th century with its main family residence constructed in 1705, Middleton Place was acquired through marriage by Henry Middleton in 1741 and for a century and a quarter was the family seat of four generations of Middletons who played important roles in American history. Today a National Historic Landmark, it has miraculously remained under the same family stewardship for some 320 years. Henry Middleton was the second president of the First Continental Congress and his son Arthur, a passionate revolutionary, was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Interesting for people interested in history, ships and how things work. A full day's worth of activity. Can be combined with Fort Sumter tour.
I do not recommend this for hot summer months.
141 locals recommend
USS Yorktown CV-10
40 Patriots Point RdInteresting for people interested in history, ships and how things work. A full day's worth of activity. Can be combined with Fort Sumter tour.
I do not recommend this for hot summer months.
Mepkin Abbey
1098 Mepkin Abbey RdQuiet, beautiful and free outing
Food Scene
Coastal Coffee Roasters, Inc.
108 E 3rd N StFun and delicious local spot. Live music.
Cuppa Manna
100 S Main StDelicious lattes and very friendly staff
Parks & Nature
Beidler Forest sits within the Four Holes Swamp, a 45,000-acre matrix of black water sloughs and lakes, shallow bottomland hardwoods, and deep bald cypress and tupelo gum flats. Four Holes Swamp is also a major tributary of the Edisto River, part of the Charleston area’s famous ACE basin. Over 17,000 of the swamp’s acres are owned by the National Audubon Society and make up what is known as the Francis Beidler Forest, which is less than an hour from Charleston and Columbia and located just north of I-26 outside the town of Harleyville, SC. It is easily accessed from either I-26 East or West, as well as I-95.
14 locals recommend
Audubon's Beidler Forest Sanctuary
336 Sanctuary RdBeidler Forest sits within the Four Holes Swamp, a 45,000-acre matrix of black water sloughs and lakes, shallow bottomland hardwoods, and deep bald cypress and tupelo gum flats. Four Holes Swamp is also a major tributary of the Edisto River, part of the Charleston area’s famous ACE basin. Over 17,000 of the swamp’s acres are owned by the National Audubon Society and make up what is known as the Francis Beidler Forest, which is less than an hour from Charleston and Columbia and located just north of I-26 outside the town of Harleyville, SC. It is easily accessed from either I-26 East or West, as well as I-95.
Beautiful white sand beaches. Beach walker Park is open to the public but does fill up fast in the summer so its a good idea to call first or get there early. About an hour away from Summerville. Fresh Fields shops at Kiawah are close and fun to explore.
64 locals recommend
Kiawah Island
Beautiful white sand beaches. Beach walker Park is open to the public but does fill up fast in the summer so its a good idea to call first or get there early. About an hour away from Summerville. Fresh Fields shops at Kiawah are close and fun to explore.
Kiawah Beachwalker Park
8 Beachwalker DrArts & Culture
Theater, Music, Plays, Art. Last week of May and first week of June, yearly.
I highly recommend the Chamber Music at the Dock Street Theater. Sounds stuffy but it is actually a lot of fun!
27 locals recommend
Spoleto Festival USA
14 George StTheater, Music, Plays, Art. Last week of May and first week of June, yearly.
I highly recommend the Chamber Music at the Dock Street Theater. Sounds stuffy but it is actually a lot of fun!
Shopping
Coastal Produce Market
500 N Cedar StEssentials
Earth Fare
1101 N Main StOrganic and local food.
Harris Teeter
680 Bacons Bridge RdHas a starbucks inside and open 24 hours a day