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Dorchester
County and the entire Summerville/Charleston area have
much to offer for entertainment including shopping at
one-of-a-kind boutiques, specialty stores and antique
shops. Antebellum plantations, intricate gardens and
historic homes and museums will satisfy history buffs.
For the outdoor
adventurer, try kayaking and canoeing down one of the
rivers that pass through the county on the way to the
Atlantic Ocean. Visit a state park for a combination
of history and adventure. And golfers of all levels
will find a definite challenge on the many golf courses
in the Summerville area.
Select
your favorite activity from the pull-down menu above.
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You'll find lots of different
stores, boutiques, antique shops and much more in Summerville.
Many people visit just for the great shopping –
and the "home town" atmosphere. Shopkeepers
are friendly and the quality of goods and services is
above average. Many of the shops carry unique merchandise
not found in nearby Charleston. Free parking is plentiful.
When you're ready for a bite to eat, visit one of the
many restaurants in town. |
ACE Hardware
713 Old Trolley Rd.,
Summerville, SC 29485
875-7234 |
Art Central
Ltd. Fine Art Gallery
102 Central Ave.,
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 871-0297
Hours: Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
Co-owned by thirteen local artists, the gallery contains
an eclectic mix of original paintings, drawings, hand-pulled
prints and decorative clay works, along with notecards
and reproductions of originals. |
Ash &
T's Furniture & Antiques Consignment Shop
900-C Bacon Bridge Road, Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 851-6554
Hours: Mon-Fri 10-7, Sat
10-6, Sun 1-5
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Bayou Barbecue, LLC
136 Rosario Drive Summerville, SC 29483
(843)
743-9087
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Belk
1301 N. Main St.,
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 821-3780 |
Best Buy
321 Azalea Square Blvd. ,
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 486-5066 |
Byrnes
Jewelers
445
N. Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-2351
Open
Mon-Fri 10am-6pm; Sat 10am-5pm.
For over 30
years, this family-run business has provided Summerville
and the Lowcountry with the finest quality diamonds,
jewelry and repairs at competitive prices. |
Candy
Bouquet
10040
Dorchester Rd Ste. 104
Summerville,
SC 29485
(843)
821-4114
Fax:
(843) 821-4124
www.candybouquetofsummerville.com
A delicious alternative for your gift giving needs, including candy bouquets, gift baskets, fresh fudge, gourmet chocolates, and more. |
Charleston Lighting & Interiors
860 Bacons Bridge Rd. , Summerville,
SC 29485
(843) 766-3055
www.charlestonlightingandinteriors.com |
Colucci’s
Jewelers
1209 N. Main St. Ste. C, Summerville,
SC 29483
821-6268 |
Costco Wholesale
3050 Ashley Town Center Drive , Summerville,
SC 29483
(843) 460-2004 |
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Engleberg's
Furniture
713
Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC 29483
873-4881
Over 36.500
sqaure feet of all you need or want for your outdoor
world including supplies, outdoor furniture, a variety
of plants and gifts for home and garden. |
God’s
Green Acre Natural Foods
318 N. Cedar
St., Summerville, SC 29483
873-3953 |
Goldberry’s
Florist & Gifts
81 Old Trolley
Rd., Summerville, SC 29485
871-0470
(800) 392-9333
www.goldberrysflorist.com
Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-5:30pm. Goldberry’s is a full
service retail florist. Summerville’s only FTD Master
Florist. We welcome corporate accounts. We take pride
in our reputation as a “professional” in the
floral industry. We are superior in quality and service. |
Guerin's Pharmacy
140 S. Main St.
Summerville, SC 29483
873-2531
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9-6; Sat 9-5 Closed Sun and most holidays.
D, M, V.
130-year-old independent pharmacy, providing prescriptions
and old-fashioned customer service. Try our old-time Soda
Fountain serving ice cream, malted milkshakes, sodas,
lemonades & hot dogs. |
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Kingston
Tobacco Company
152-
E Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC 29485
(843)
873-3953
Open
Mon-Sat 9-7, Sun 11-5 |
LA
TI DA
300
Old Trolley Road, Summerville, SC 29485
(843)
871-2320
www.latidagifts.com
Open Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.
If you are looking for a unique and sassy gift
or even a treat for yourself, La Ti Da has what you
want! Perfectly Precious Gifits.
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Lighthouse
Cigars and Gifts
205
W. 5th North Street, Summerville, SC 29483
(843)
261-2442
A very friendly
store with lighthouse collectibles, gifts for men and
women and even some excellent premium and private label
cigars. |
Little
Blue Cottage
314
North Cedar Street, Summerville, SC 29483
(843)
875-9066
Open
Mon-Sat 9am-8pm |
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Maggie Rose
130 S.Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483
(843)
871-6745
Open Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm
This wonderful boutique features fine ladies' apparel from casual to cocktail, European lingerie terrific Brighton accessories and locally handcrafted jewelry pieces that are works of art. |
Middleton
Place Museum Shop
4300
Ashley River Road, Charleston, SC 29414
800-782-3608
www.middletonplace.org
Fine distinctive
local and regional items at the Museum Shop. Purchase
heirloom and new plant varieties at the Garden Market
& Nursery. Open without an admission fee. |
My
House to Yours Consignment/Antiques
763
Travelers Rd.
Summerville,
SC 29485
(843)
851-3777
Fax: (843) 486-0844
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OK
Florist
131 W. Luke St., Summerville, SC 29483
873-3681
www.okflorist.org
Open Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm. Proudly serving the lowcountry
since 1947, we are a full-service florist offering gifts
and contemporary and traditional floral designs. We
specialize in sympathy designs and weddings. Fruit and
gourmet baskets available for all occasions. |
People, Places
& Quilts
129 W. Richardson Ave.
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 871-8872
Hours: Mon-Fri 10-5:30; Sat 10-5
www.ppquilts.com
Selected by Better Homes & Gardens as one of the TOP
TEN QUILT SHOPS in North America, this shop is located
in Cauthens old hardware store in Historic Downtown Summerville. |
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Quilted
Expressions
147
Paddock Way, Summerville, SC 29483
(843)
832-9084 |
Radio
Shack / Hurricane Electronics
1317 N. Main St., Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 821-6165
Hours: Mon-Sat 9am-9pm, Sun 1-6pm.
Hurricane
Electronics, Inc. is a full service Radio Shack store,
a wireless solution business with Sprint and Verizon,
plus a retail car audio store with sales and installation
in two locations. |
Sears Grand
4570 Ladson Rd., Summerville, SC 29485
(843)
821-5500
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Shoe
Carnival
Azalea
Square Shopping Center
(843)
832-6536
Open
Mon-Sat 9:30-9, Sun 11-6 |
Silver
Treasures
100 Central Avenue
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-9449
Open Mon-Fri 10am - 6pm, Sat 10am - 3pm.
A gift for
any occasion. We specialize in unique sterling silver
jewelry for the casual or elegant occasion. |
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Teal, a swanky boutique
143 Short Central Ave.,
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 851-8470
www.tealaswankyboutique.com
Teal is becoming one of the hottest boutiques in Summerville and surrounding areas. Catering to young girls and trendy wives and mothers. We are setting trends and offering the next “must-haves”. Teal is a spot to find your favorite tee shirt, a funky handbag for that perfect outfit, or a hot dress for a night out on the town. |
The
Blossom Shop
318
N. Cedar Street, Summerville, SC 29483
(843)
873-0620
Oldest Florist in Summerville.
Large selection of fresh flowers, silks and plants.
We carry candles, Baldwin brass, porcelain flowers,
crystal, pictures, gourmet and fruit baskets, balloons
and more. |
The
Sporting Gift Shoppe
115
S. Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483
(843)
875-5115
Unique gifts
for all collegiate, pro, team and individual sports. |
This
Whole House
106
East Doty Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483
(843)
851-8030
Open
Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri,Sat 11-6, Sun 12-3 and closed on
Wednesday.
www.thiswholehouse.net
A little cottage
built in 1875 filled with charm and comfort. Perfect
shopping for gifts or antiques. |
Tomlinson's
Warehouse Sales
10155
Dorchester Road, Summerville, SC 29485
(843)
821-2501 |
Van's
Treasures Furniture
109
N. Main Street, Summerville, SC 29483
(843)
873-4732 |
Wal-Mart
Wal-Mart (843) 821-1991
1317 N. Main St., Summerville, SC 29483
Wal-Mart (843) 871-3303
9880 Dorchester Rd., Summerville, SC 29485 |
Warm Hardware
1410 Boone Hill Rd., Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 871-4741 |
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| Baseball
/ Softball |
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Charleston
River Dogs Baseball Club
360 Fishburne St.
Charleston, SC 29403
(843) 577-DOGS
(843) 723-7241
www.riverdogs.com
Games played April-September, $4-$8 admission
Zany promotions & minor league baseball fun at beautiful
Riley Park along the banks of the Ashley River, historic
downtown Charleston. |
Gahagan
Park Ball Fields & Plantation Playground
West Boundary St.
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 851-5211
Click here to
for Gahagan web page
Summerville’s 37-acre ball field sports complex
is the perfect place for a tournament. Four lighted
baseball or softball fields plus four additional fields
(one lighted) are within walking distance of each other.
A new football/soccer field with scoreboard and bleachers
has been added. A state-of-the-art press box and computerized
scoreboard, bleacher seating for 400 and a fully-stocked
concession area make Gahagan the perfect place to spend
the day. Whether here for a tournament or just visiting,
the “Plantation Playground,” adjacent to
the ball fields, provides entertainment for children
of all ages. Features including a bouncing bridge, swings,
a fort & ship, mini-climbing wall, tot-lot and picnic
area. |
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| Golf
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Coosaw
Creek Country Club
4210 Club Course Dr.
N. Charleston, SC 29420
767-9000
(888) 4-COOSAW
www.coosawcreek.com
Open Daily 8am-5pm.
Private, gated
country club community featuring a full-service clubhouse
and outstanding Arthur Hills golf. Memberships are available
and the clubhouse is a favorite spot for meetings, banquets
and receptions. |
Legend
Oaks Golf Club
118 Legend Oaks Way
Summerville, SC 29485
821-4077
(888) 821-4077
Mon-Sun 7am-8pm.
www.legendoaksgolf.com
Legend Oaks
Golf Club, voted among the best in the Low Country,
offers a challenge to all levels of golfers. A must-play
adventure surrounded by 250-year-old oak trees. |
Miler
Country Club
400 Country Club Blvd.
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-2210
Open 7 days a week 7am-6pm.
For 75 years
golfers have played the “old course” at
Miler Country Club in Summerville. Affordable rates,
practice green, grill/lounge, tennis courts, 18 holes,
golf pro shop, friendly atmosphere. |
| Pine Forest
Country Club
1000 Congressional Blvd.
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 851-1193
www.pineforestcountryclub.com
Pine Forest Country Club, Summerville’s most family-oriented
country club. Golf course rated four stars by Golf Digest.
Also offers the finest tennis, swimming and social activities.
Memberships available. Call for info or tour. |
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| Horseback
Riding |
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Middleton
Place Outdoor Program
4290 Ashley River Rd.
Charleston, SC 29414
556-0050
(800) 543-4774
www.middletonplace.org
View wading birds, alligators, bald eagles and deer on
guided kayak tours of the Ashley River or horseback riding
and nature hikes. Black Water Cypress Swamp tours available
Dec.-April. |
Timothy
Creek Riding Center
1596 Highway 78
Ridgeville, SC 29472
(843) 873-0847
www.timothycreek.com
Open Sat & Sun.
We offer the
finest trail riding and boarding facilities in the tri-county
area. With 800 acres of woodlands and swamp, the scenery
is ever changing. Beginner and advanced riders welcome. |
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| Hunting |
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Hunter
Haven
Off Highway 61, Ridgeville, SC
(843) 875-1074
Deer, quail and turkey hunting. Sporting clays, shooting
range and 3-D archery range. |
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| Kayak
Tours |
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Middleton
Place Outdoor Program
4300 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 556-0500
(800) 543-4774
www.middletonplace.org
Open 9am daily, AE, D, M, V.
View wading birds, alligators, bald eagles and deer on
guided kayak tours of the Ashley River or horseback riding
and nature hikes. Black Water Cypress Swamp Tours available
Dec.-April. |
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Museums
/ Historic Buildings |
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Drayton Hall
3380 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 769-2600
Fax: 766-0878
www.draytonhall.org
Open daily except major holidays.
Encounter America's heritage in a house that survived
the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Drayton Hall is the
oldest preserved plantation house (circa 1738) in America
that is open to the public. It is a historic site of the
National Trust for Historic Preservation and a National
Historic Landmark. Scenic marsh and river walks, African-American
programs, picnic areas, and a museum gift shop are just
some of the many offerings. |
Summerville
Dorchester Museum
100 East Doty Avenue
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 875-9666
Hours: Thur– Sat 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.
This museum features exhibits on the cultural and natural
history of Summerville and Dorchester County. Displays
cover diverse topics from prehistoric fossils to the Grand
Inns of Summerville and America’s first tea plantation.
Wheelchair accessibility. |
The
Henry Timrod Library
217 Central Avenue
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 871-4600
www.timrodlibrary.org
Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon-Sat
An important fixture in the community since its 1897
beginning and now housed in a charming 1915 building
in the historic district, the library now has more than
40,000 volumes. (Audio/video tapes) Visitors are welcome
to browse. A small fee for membership. |
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Summerville
Community Orchestra
128 South Main Street, Ste. 2A, Summerville, SC 29483
(843)
873-5339
The Summerville Community Orchestra is made up of musicians
from Summerville and other Lowcountry areas. Some
have been professional musicians for over 30 years and
others are intermediate players. |
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Summerville Farmer's Market
Behind First Citizen's Bank off Main Street
The Summerville Farmer's Market is open to the public
every Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. mid-April
through October. The market is located behind the First
Citizen's Bank, just off Main Street. Although the farmer's
market is small compared to larger city markets, its
wonderful variety of fresh produce, baked goods, jams,
jellies, and craft items, attracts many local residents
and visitors each Saturday. |
Summerville
Family YMCA -- Wellness Center
208
W. Doty Street, Summerville, SC
(843) 871-9622
www.summervilleymca.org
Open Mon-Fri 5:00am - 9:00pm, Sat 8:00am -5:00pm, Sun
1:00pm - 5:00pm. The new H.P.Compton Wellness Center has
everything necessary to take care of your fitness needs—
a pool, free weights, classes, and the latest in strength
and circuit training equipment. If you have a current,
valid YMCA membership card from your hometown YMCA, you
are invited to visit this YMCA, but we recommend you call
first and ask about any visiting member restrictions and
fees. |
Walking
Trail of Summerville's Homes & Gardens
FREE self-guided walking tour brochure
lists many of the beautiful and historic buildings and
gardens in the town of Summerville. The brochure is
available at the Summerville Visitor Center, 402 N.
Main Street during regular hours. This is an exterior-only
self-guided tour (please refrain from asking homeowners
for a tour of their homes!) and the brochure gives historic
information about each structure and /or garden. A great
way to spend an hour or two.
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Plantations,
Parks,
Gardens, & The Beidler Forest |
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Audubon Center
at Francis Beidler Forest
336 Sanctuary Road
Harleyville, SC 29448
(843) 462-2150
E-mail: beidler@infoave.net
www.beidlerforest.com
Open Tues.- Sun. 9-5
The Lowcountry's premier natural experience. Tour the
1.75 mile boardwalk trail through an ancient virgin cypress
swamp forest with 1,000+ year-old trees. Native wildlife
abounds. Nature Center and gift shop. $7/Adult,
$6/Audubon Member, $3.50/Child (6-18), FREE/Under 6. |
Azalea Park
Main St. at W. 5th South St.
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 871-6000
Click
here to view Azalea Park web page.
Open
daily 5am-10pm.
Beautiful Azalea Park is a 12-acre oasis in the heart
of Summerville. Peaceful paths, statuary, ponds, fountains
and tennis courts are just a stroll away. Site of the
annual YMCA Flowertown Festival and Sculpture in the South
events. |
Colonial Dorchester
State Historic Site
300 State Park Rd.
Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 873-1740
Open 7 days a week,
9am-6pm
E-Mail: old_Dorchester_sp@prt.state.sc.us
www.southcarolinaparks.com
Open daily 9am-6pm. Colonial Dorchester is a nationally
significant archaeological site on the Ashley River containing
the remains of a colonial era village. Interpretive kiosk
and trail are available as are scheduled tours and excavations. |
Cypress
Gardens
3030 Cypress Gardens Rd.
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 553-0515
www.cypressgardens.info
Open Sun-Sat
Admission Adults $10, Seniors $9, Children (6-12) $5,
M, V.
Cypress Gardens is a 170-acre swamp-garden rich in natural
beauty and fascinating history. There are trails, boat
rides, a butterfly house, aquarium and reptile house
and much more. |
Drayton Hall
3380 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 769-2600
Fax: 766-0878
www.draytonhall.org
Open daily except major holidays.
Encounter America's heritage in a house that survived
the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Drayton Hall is the
oldest preserved plantation house (circa 1738) in America
that is open to the public. It is a historic site of the
National Trust for Historic Preservation and a National
Historic Landmark. Scenic marsh and river walks, African-American
programs, picnic areas, and a museum gift shop are just
some of the many offerings. |
Gahagan Playground
& Ball Fields
West Boundary St.
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 851-5211
Click
here to view Gahagan web page. A great softball tournament
site, Summerville’s 37-acre sports complex features
four large softball fields, football, soccer field, restrooms,
concessions, press box. Walk/bike trail is complemented
by picnic area and enormous public playground for kids
of all ages. |
Givhans
Ferry State Park
746 Givhans Ferry Road
Ridgeville SC 29472
(843) 873-0692
www.southcarolinaparks.com
Open 9am-9pm (Daylight Savings Time), 9am-6pm
(Standard Time).
Park sits
on bluffs above the scenic Edisto River near a ferry
crossing used in 18th and 19th centuries. Camping, cabins,
hiking, fishing, picnic area and river access. |
Magnolia
Plantation and Gardens
3550 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 571-1266
www.magnoliaplantation.com
Open
365 days a year
Hours: 8-5:30 from Feb. to Nov., 9 to 5 from Nov. to
Feb. Visitors can stay until dusk all year.
Seventeenth-century estate featuring year-round bloom
of America’s oldest gardens, pre-revolutionary
war plantation house, biblical garden, antebellum cabin,
nature train, nature boat, wildlife observation tower,
snack shop, canoe & bike rentals. |
The Audubon
Swamp Garden at Magnolia Plantation
3550 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 571-1266
Open 365 days a year
Rising from sixty acres of blackwater cypress and tupelo
swamp, this beautiful and unique preserve abounds with
water-loving wildlife, especially alligators and birds.
Visitors experience the diverse flora and fauna firsthand
via boardwalks, bridges and dikes. |
Middleton
Place
4300 Ashley River Road
Charleston, SC 29414
(843) 556-6020 or 1-800-782-3608
info@middletonplace.org
www.middletonplace.org
Open Every Day from 9:00 to 5:00.
Visitors may
enjoy the gardens until dusk all year. A carefully preserved
18th-century plantation, Middleton Place is home to
America's Oldest Landscaped Gardens. Middleton Place
was acquired by Henry Middleton in 1741, and was the
family seat for four successive generations of nationally
prominent Middletons. Today, this National Historic
Landmark includes the Gardens, the Plantation Stableyards,
and the Middleton Place House Museum. The Middleton
Place Restaurant is open every day for lunch and dinner;
the Middleton Place Museum Shop is open to visitors
and the public every day. |
Old Santee
Canal Park
Stony Landing Rd.
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
(843) 899-5200
www.oldsanteecanalpark.org
On historic Stony Landing Plantation, the park marks the
last mile of America’s first “true”
canal. Four miles of boardwalks. Canoe rentals, outdoor
and indoor meeting facilities for up to 200 people. |
Summerville
Town Square
Along Main Street between 2nd St. and Doty Ave. (843)
871-6000
Also known as Hutchinson Square, this historic oak-canopied
park was originally created as a “breathing space
for women and children.” It still provides a beautiful
spot to rest while shopping or strolling. |
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Movies
at Azalea Square
215 Azalea Square Blvd.
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 821-8000
Movie schedule and advance ticket sales at our web site:
www.easternfederal.com.
Sixteen wide curved screens with stadium seating and
Dolby Digital Surround EX Sound. |
The
Flowertown Players at the James F. Dean Community Theatre
133 S. Main St., Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 875-9251
Fax: (843)875-9220
E-mail: ftpnn@bellsouth.net
www.flowertownplayers.org
The Flowertown Players, Summerville's community theater,
celebrates more than 25 years of providing family-oriented,
fully-staged theater productions and acting classes.
Call for performance times and brochure. |
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Walking
Trail of Summerville's Homes & Gardens
FREE self-guided walking tour brochure
lists many of the beautiful and historic buildings and
gardens in the town to Summerville. The brochure is
available at the Summerville Visitor Center, 402 N.
Main Street during regular hours. This is an exterior-only
self-guided tour (please refrain from asking homeowners
for a tour of their homes!) and the brochure gives historic
information about each structure and /or garden. A great
way to spend an hour or two. |
Summerville Tours
206 Congaree River Drive Summerville, SC 29485
(843) 817-8618
Tours provide step-on tour guide to assist you in exploring the historical sites of Summerville. Times and lengths of tours are flexible and can accommodate most any schedule.
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| Trails
& Tales Tours
139 W. Luke Ave.
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 821-4022
Toll-free: (877) 550-8687
Open Mon-Fri 10-6 and by special appointment, AE, M,
V. “Specializing in personal service.” Let
us create worry-free, pleasant experiences for your
special group: transportation; corporate planning; spouse
programs; group itineraries; private tours; day trips;
multi-day excursions; reunions. |
