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Summerville

Known as Flower Town in the Pines for its beautiful gardens and woodlands, Summerville is a small town with big charm.

Summerville

Known as Flower Town in the Pines for its beautiful gardens and woodlands, Summerville is a small town with big charm.

Downtown Summerville

The Birthplace of Sweet Tea, Summerville has the sweet life down to an art.

Just a short drive from Charleston, savvy travelers know Summerville as a charming spot with small-town coziness, a wide array of attractions and world-class cuisine.
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Summerville Has Small-Town Charm, Big-City Amenities

From its walkable downtown district and unique events to its historic character and Southern charm, this idyllic small town has enough going on to satisfy any traveler.

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Dining in Summerville

The Birthplace of Sweet Tea doesn’t disappoint when it comes to serving up everything from traditional Southern dishes to local specialties like Sweet Tea Glazed Fried Chicken and BBQ Pie topped with melted pimento cheese.

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Lodging in Summerville

Whether you want a hotel experience with all the traditional amenities or the elegant charm of a B&B, Summerville has a wide selection of places to get a good night’s rest.

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Shopping in Summerville

Forget about malls and chain stores. You’ll find everything from quilts and toy trains to wine and local souvenirs in Summerville’s historic downtown district.

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Arts and Museums in Summerville

With over 700 homes and buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, Summerville is well-known for its historic character and a variety of museums and cultural events have helped to create an active local arts scene.

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Recreation in Summerville

With three excellent golf courses, a skate park and Azalea Park, a 12-acre oasis in the heart of town, Summerville’s outdoor attractions are a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.

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Hidden Gems in Summerville

Browse for treasures, sip a craft brew or dine outdoors on fresh-fried seafood delicacies at these local favorites that shouldn’t be missed.

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Explore Summerville’s International Culinary Scene

Just a short trip from Charleston is Summerville, South Carolina, a coastal gem and The Birthplace of Sweet Tea. What many don't know is that, in addition to classic Southern diners and Lowcountry fare, Summerville is home to a variety of international restaurants worth making the trip up from Charleston.

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Explore Summerville's Public Sculpture Collection

A barred owl perched on the balcony of Summerville's Town Hall is in good company these days. The bronze sculpture is one of several pieces of avian artwork installed in the historic downtown as part of a public art collection.

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Discover the Summerville Dorchester Museum

In the upstairs gallery of the Summerville Dorchester Museum, amid the salvaged stained glass from local buildings, you will find pictures of locals in various locations around town holding signs that read, "This place matters."

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Walking Tour of Historic Summerville

Azalea Park is a little gem of a green space in Summerville's Historic District. This picturesque setting is the starting point for the town's self-guided Walking Tour of Homes and Flowers. The tour takes you past some of most notable private homes, many of them dating back to the early 1800s.

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Town of Summerville

Summerville's public parks, its friendly town square with shops in restored old buildings lovingly preserved old homes and gardens, reflect its reputation as a "Flowertown in the Pines."

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Historic Charleston & Resort Islands

Known for its steeple-rich skyline and cobblestone streets, Charleston has long been a popular destination. With an ever-growing number of craft eateries and distilleries and its close proximity to the beach, Charleston still has plenty of surprises waiting to be discovered.

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