 336 Sanctuary RoadHarleyville, SC 29448 Phone: 843-462-2150 Hours of operation: Tuesday - Sun, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year Web site: http://www.beidlerforest.com Admission: $7/Adults, $6/NAS members, $3/Children, Free/Under 6. Pricing for special walks and canoe trips vary. The South Carolina Lowcountry’s “real swamp” experience!! The National Audubon Society’s Francis Beidler Forest located in Four Holes Swamp, SC contains within its 13,000 acres, the largest remaining stand of virgin Bald Cypress and Tupelo Gum swamp forest left anywhere in the world. 1000 year old trees and native wildlife abound in this pristine sanctuary that has been untouched for millennia. A 1.75 mile self-guiding boardwalk trail allows visitors the chance to safely venture deep into the heart of the swamp to experience the peace and serenity that have characterized the area for centuries… to hear the sounds of bird and bug and breeze that have echoed through the trees for ages… to take a relaxing and informative walk back into time… to see a swamp the way nature intended them to be! Canoe trips and naturalist guided walks and programs are also available seasonally and by reservation. |
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Main Street and 5th Street SouthSummerville, SC 29483 Hours of operation: Open daily 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. Lovely local park landscaped with azaleas, pathways and ponds. Many bronze sculptures adorn the park donated through Sculpture in the South, a non-profit organization. |
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Colonial Dochester State Historic Site300 State Park Road Summerville, SC 29483 Phone: 843-873-1740 Hours of operation: Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Web site: www.southcarolinaparks.com Admission: $2/Adults, $1.25/Seniors, Free/Under 16 Colonial Dorchester is an archaeological treasure and a walk into South Carolina?s past. The park is on the site of the town of Dorchester, which flourished from 1697 through the Revolutionary War. The brick bell tower of St. George?s Anglican Church and a fort made of an oyster-shell concrete called tabby still stand at the town site. The remains of a log wharf, visible at low tide, are a reminder of the town?s role as a trading center. And just beneath the surface is one of the most complete archaeological records of colonial America, a time capsule that allows visitors to not just observe, but participate in unearthing an irreplaceable piece of the nation?s early history. Colonial Dorchester offers visitors the rare opportunity to join with park staff in hands-on archaeology work. Their findings, combined with the extensive written record of the town?s history, provide a deeper understanding of life in Dorchester and a look into the process of archeological discovery as it takes place. |
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3030 Cypress Gardens RoadMoncks Corner, SC 29461 Phone: 843-553-0515 Hours of operation: Open daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Web site: http://www.cypressgardens.info Admission: $9/Adults, $8/Seniors Named as one of the world's most beautiful gardens. Cypress Gardens offers visitors the rare experience of being one with nature as they explore the swamp on flat bottom boats or wander on meandering trails. Visit the Butterfly House, Aquarium, Reptile Center, Crocodile Isle & Aviary. See cypress knees and mirrored reflections of trees. Experience one of the world's most fascinating natural environments. The Gardens were once a part of Dean Hall Plantation. Rice cultivation began around 1720 using the "inland" method. The old Rice reservoir is now referred to as the Cypress Gardens Swamp. In 1909 Dean Hall Plantation was purchased by Bejamin R. Kittredge as a hunting preserve. In 1927 he cleared trails in the Bald Cypress swamp and planted thousands of azaleas, camellias, tea olives, winter daphne, and daffodils. Cypress Gardens was opened to the public in 1932. Boat rides were an immediate attraction. In 1996 Cypress Gardens was given to Berkeley County. The County added the Butterfly House, a Fresh Water Aquarium and Reptile Center, an Antique Rose Garden, and a Daylily Display Garden. |
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Drayton Hall3380 Ashley River Road Charleston, SC 29414 Phone: 843-769-2600 Hours of operation: Year Round Contact: info@draytonhall.org Web site: http://draytonhall.org Drayton Hall is different. It’s the real thing, and we are bound by our mission to preserve the property—that is, to keep it in near-original condition just as the National Trust received it from the Drayton family in 1974. Instead of being restored to the vision of those who lived centuries after it was built, Drayton Hall is an artifact that has survived the American Revolution, the Civil War, the earthquake of 1886, hurricanes like Hugo, and maybe most surprisingly today, urban sprawl. On top of that, it’s not just that it’s a survivor. The main house is considered one of the finest examples of Georgian-Palladian architecture in the United States. The grounds represent one of the most significant, undisturbed historic landscapes in America. And Drayton Hall’s stories—stories of race, family, culture, sacrifice, innovation, and preservation—reveal who we are and where we’ve come from. |
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Summerville, SC 0 Phone: 843-851-5211 A 37-acre sports complex providing complete tournament facilities for all age groups. Four baseball/softball fields, new football/soccer field, located just minutes from the shopping district. One-acre "Plantation Playground." |
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746 Givhans Ferry RoadSummerville, SC 29472 Phone: 843-873-0692 Hours of operation: Open Monday - Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (extended to 9 p.m. during DST) Web site: www.southcarolinaparks.com Admission: $2/Adults, $1.25/Seniors, Free/15 and under By land or by water, Givhans Ferry State Park has been a favored destination since the Civilian Conservation Corps built it among the limestone bluffs along the Edisto River, the longest free-flowing black water river on the continent, in the 1930s. Overland travelers used a ferry at the site to go to and from Charleston and the inland in the area?s early days, while the 988-acre park ? with its cabins, camping, fishing, scenic beauty and diverse wildlife ? attracts local residents and visitors from far a field year round to this day. The park?s riverbanks are protected as a Heritage Trust site because of several species of rare plants that live there. The park also is in the National Heritage corridor that extends more than 240 miles through the state. |
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Graymour-Bediko Stables80 Day Road Ladson, SC Phone: 843-810-9141 Web site: http://gmacres.homestead.com/main.html Offering boarding and Western riding, English riding, jumping and trail lessons. Home of the Graymour 4-H Club. Horse drawn surrey available for weddings and other celebrations. |
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217 Central AvenueSummerville, SC 29483 Phone: 843-871-4600 Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Timrod Library is one of a handful of membership libraries still in existence in the United States. Chartered on April 23, 1908 as a women?s reading circle it now boasts more than 40,000 volumes. Housed in a historic home in Summerville's historic district. |
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Summerville, SC 29483 Originally a public park and the center of commerce in the town. "The Square" is still a shady respite for those who want to relax and enjoy the atmosphere of Historic Downtown Summerville. |
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2550 Ashley River RoadCharleston, SC 0 Phone: 843-571-1266 or 800-367-3517 Web site: www.magnoliaplantation.com Admission: $14/Adults, $13/Seniors, $8/Children (6-12), Free/Under 6. Additional charges for Plantation House, Nature Train, Nature Board and Audubon Swamp tours. Children under 6 under not admitted to the Plantation House. In existence since 1676, this plantation, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, is a journey back through time featuring year-round bloom of America?s oldest gardens. Walking along a numbered path, you will find many beautiful cypress and live oak trees along the river. The Barbados Tropical Garden, Biblical Garden, and Horticultural Maze offer a variety of landscaping styles. For those who ride bicycles, several trails wind through the woods. Plan to spend several hours here. |
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1098 Mepkin Abbey RoadMoncks Corner, SC 29461 Phone: 843-761-8509 Hours of operation: Closed Mondays; Sunday and Tuesday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Chuch tours are 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m.; gardens tours are 10 a.m. Web site: www.mepkinabbey.org Admission: Free, fee for garden tour only An active Trappist monastery, the former plantation home of Henry Laurens, Congressional Constitutional president, and later to publisher and philanthropist Henry R. Luce and his wife, Clare Boothe Luce, the beautifully landscaped grounds overlook the Cooper River. Daily visitors are welcomed to Mepkin Abbey by The Guestmaster who greets them at the Reception Center, answers any questions they may have and directs them to the Gardens. For those wishing to visit the Church, there are guided tours at 11:30 a.m. and at 3 p.m. Mepkin Abbey is offering a tour of Nativity sets from around the world the week before and the week of Thanksgiving, with some 30 to 50 different sets. |
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4300 Ashley River RoadCharleston, SC 0 Phone: 843-556-6020 or 800-782-3608 Hours of operation: Open 365 days a year, Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Web site: www.middletonplace.org On the banks of the Ashley River the 18th-century plantation, a National Historic Landmark, was the home of Henry Middleton, President of the First Continental Congress; his son Arthur, a signer of the Declaration of Independence; his grandson Henry, Governor of South Carolina and an American Ambassador to Russia; and his great-grandson, William, a signer of the Ordinance of Secession. Created in 1741 by Henry Middleton, America's oldest landscaped gardens reflect the grand classic style that was in vogue in Europe and England in the early 18th century. The house, built in 1755 as a gentlemen's guest wing, became the family residence after the plantation was burned during the Civil War. Craftspeople in the Plantation Stable yards demonstrate the skills performed by slaves, and domestic animals roam nearby. New exhibits include a slave church and a rice field where Carolina Gold Rice grows for the first time in 130 years. |
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900 Stony Landing RoadMoncks Corner, SC 0 Phone: 843-899-5200 Hours of operation: Open daily except for New Year's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, Hours 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission: $3/Adults, $2/Seniors>64, Free/Under 7 |
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224 Sumter AvenueSummerville, SC 29483 Phone: 843-871-1877 Web site: http://www.pricehousecottage.com/ Price House Cottage Bed & Breakfast offers luxury in uniquely private surroundings. Your accommodations are in an almost 200 year old servant's quarters that has been restored to exacting detail. Furnishings which were selected by an interior designer include antiques, antique reproductions, and upholstered pieces to provide beauty, comfort, and relaxation. |
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Summerville, SC Phone: 843-851-7800 Contact: Janet Meyer Web site: http://www.sculptureinthesouth.com A non-profit dedicated to placing sculpture in Summerville’s public places. Get up close and personal with sculpture in beautiful Azalea park and historic downtown Summerville. A “Hands on Guide to Summerville’s Public Sculpture” is available at the Visitor’s Center or call to inquire about Docent led tours. |
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117 West Luke AvenueSummerville, SC 29483 Phone: 843-832-8360 Hours of operation: M-F 9-5 -- other times by appt. Contact: Charmaine Wozniak Web site: http://www.summerhousesc.com Available for your reason to celebrate — weddings, anniversaries, graduation parties, and corporate events. Unlike other venues, included in the house rental fee are tables, chairs, white linen tablecloths, house table centerpieces, set up, take down, and clean up. Choose our exceptional, full-service, in-house catering to complement your indoor or outdoor celebration and please even the most discerning guest palate. |
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100 East Doty AvenueSummerville , SC 29483 Phone: 843-875-9666 Hours of operation: Open, Thursday and Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission: $2/Adults, $1/Children over 12, Free/under 12 Dedicated to depicting the cultural and natural history of Summerville and Dorchester County, offers a comprehensive history of Dorchester County and the town of Summerville. Displays cover diverse topics from prehistoric fossils to the Grand Inns of Summerville and America's first tea plantation. WALKING TOURS OF HISTORIC DOWNTOWN Every Tuesday and Friday we are offering a walking tour through our historic downtown district. Each tour is customized to your needs and includes stories and photos of the homes and buildings. The tours last about an hour and cover about 1.25 miles. Starting and ending location is the Cuthbert Center in Azalea Park. The times are flexible - please call the Museum and let them know you are interested and the tour coordinator will schedule a convenient time for you and your group. Walking Tour Pricing: $10 - adults (18+) $5 - kids (12-17) free - kids under 12 The Museum offers special group rates - please call for details. Grab your walking shoes! We look forward to seeing you soon. |
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208 West Doty AvenueSummerville , SC 29483 Phone: 843-871-YMCA Hours of operation: Monday - Thursday, 5 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Closed on major holidays. State-of-the-art fitness facility with weight rooms, cardio room, aerobics rooms & numerous fitness classes. Heated pool. Child-watch area and outdoor playground. |
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West Richardson AvenueSummerville , SC 29483 Phone: 843-871-6000 Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. The present day Town Hall was built in the mid-1960s, replacing an elegant building that was the municipal center from 1893 to 1963. Public restrooms. |
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402 North Main StreetSummerville , SC 29483 Phone: 843-873-8535 or 866-875-8535 Hours of operation: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Stop in for FREE visitor information on local attractions, restaurants, lodging, self-guided walking tours, etc. plus information on Heritage Corridor historic sites & parks. Public restrooms. |
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P.O. Box 370 Summerville, S.C. 29484 |