Summerville Travel Guide

Abundant with acres of blooming flowers and an extensive history, Summerville is the definition of “charming small town”. It has a small population of 50,000 and plenty of space to house visitors who come to experience South Carolina's natural beauty and friendly atmosphere.

Things to Do in Summerville

When it comes to educational recreation, Summerville isn't lacking -- guests can learn about the area's history at the Summerville Dorchester Museum, or check out any of Summerville's libraries to read a good book or learn more about the city and its residents through audio, video, and authentic paper files. To witness the city's natural beauty first hand, guests can take some time to stroll through the Azalea Park and Sculpture Garden, featuring manicured flower gardens, unique bronze statues, and shaded walkways. Visitors can also go biking along the 6.5 mile long Sawmill Branch Multi-Use Trail or take a rice field boat tour of the Magnolia Plantations and Gardens, which is a half-day long venture.

Best Places to Stay in Summerville

Many of the city’s vacation rentals are close to public parks and green space that is perfect for relaxing and enjoying the South Carolina scenery. For vacation goers that prefer to be indoors, the rentals are ideal, as they offer modern comforts such as internet and TV, and plenty of space for entertaining.

Best Time to Visit Summerville

The best time to visit Summerville is during the spring. During this time, the weather is warm and inviting but isn’t too hot, and rental prices are on the low end of the scale.

Best Events in Summerville

Summerville’s streets come alive each year with the hosting of a variety of events. The Summerville Christmas Parade, Festival of Lights, Rock N' Your Voices, Ashley River Cleanup, and the Sweet Tea Festival are some io the city’s most popular events.

The Flowertown Festival, however, outranks many of the above festivals, featuring a farmer’s market, a children’s jubilee that offers games and rides, food sampling, and more then 200 South Carolina artists offering their unique artworks to lucky buyers.

Things to Do for Families in Summerville

The Francis Beilder Forest is a wonderful place for families visiting Summerville to connect with nature and each other. The forest offers guests the chance to take a self guided tour of the diverse swamp ecosystem, admire ancient trees, go on a birding expedition, or spend the afternoon kayaking and canoeing in the unique landscape. Or, they can make their way to Music in Motion Family Fun Center which features mini bowling, skating, bumper cars, bouncy castles, and snacks.