Amazing! Been there twice, very spacious, nice fire-pit, good seating, and nice clean bathrooms! :)read more

Schulz-Lotz Farmhouse on Hundred Oaks Parkway in Summerville is a great event space and has plenty…read moreof room to host everything. I have enjoyed the events that I have attended here and the space had everything that was needed. Good overall experience here.

The historic ruins in Lowcountry South Carolina are quite fascinating. Most everything from early…read moreAmerica has been built over, or still stands, but this is a site where you can get a feel of some history but also of nature taking the site back. There is a preservation effort ongoing. The road is mostly paved (and the Yelp map marker inaccurate; I've tried to fix it), but the last turn takes one on to a dirt road where all there is to do is park at the gate. Ropes surround the ruins, but a circumnavigation still offers plenty of photo opportunities. The entire concept of a "chapel of ease" and the history of the place make for interesting reading. Curious travelers will find the Sheldon Church which is not that far away to be a more substantial visit, but these are likely among many that are worth saving and worth visiting.

Friday 03-25-2022, Tony and I stopped at PON PON Chapel of Ease Ruins near Waltersboro, SC. It is…read moreFREE to enjoy and experience. It was burnt twice. The tombstones were hard to read. Free parking!

Summerville claims to be the birthplace of sweet tea, and whether or not that's true, the town…read morebroke a record when this vessel was filled with sweet tea and served to the public in 2016. I didn't partake in the record that day, but other locals were excited about it. Every restaurant has sweet tea on the menu, and we also the "Sweet Tea Half Marathon" here each year. I loved taking a photo with the giant sweet tea when I run or walk by, and of course, checking in on Yelp. It's been almost ten years since the record was broken, and while this still stands, I do wish the town would do more with it- or even try to break their own record. If you're here in town visiting, you must get a photo with it. It's right by the free downtown parking garage so super easy and accessible.

Tucked between two buildings in downtown Summerville, the world's largest sweet tea stands tall and…read moreunapologetically Southern. Known affectionately as Mason, this towering mason jar sculpture holds over 2,500 gallons and earned its Guinness World Record in 2016. It is not just a roadside attraction but a symbol of Summerville's claim as the birthplace of sweet tea. The sculpture is easy to miss if you are not looking for it, but once spotted, it delivers a quirky charm. The tea itself is not just for show. During festivals like the annual Sweet Tea Festival, Mason is filled with real tea and served to visitors. Locals take pride in the tradition, and as former Mayor Bill Collins once said, "Sweet tea is more than a drink. It is a way of life in Summerville." Whether you are a tea enthusiast or simply chasing roadside Americana like me, Mason offers a refreshing pause and a photo op that is both sincere and a little bit silly. [Review 1412 of 2025 - 1355 in South Carolina - 24963 overall]

This is a gem hidden in Summers Corner, and I'm glad to be a patron of the excellent Summerville…read moreSymphony Orchestra. The musicians are extraordinary, and led by Wojciech Milewski, the musicians director. The Performing Arts Center is a magnificent facility, and is used by other performing groups too. Parking is free and abundant, the facility (and restrooms) are fully accessible, and it's right here in Summerville. Go!

The memorial to Mayor Berlin G. Myers stands at the corner of West Richardson Avenue and South Main…read moreStreet in Summerville. It marks the center of the town he helped shape over nearly forty years of public service. Myers joined the Town Council in 1965 and became mayor in 1972 after the death of Mayor Allan Luke. He served ten consecutive terms before retiring in 2011. Under his leadership, Summerville grew from a small town of 3,000 to a thriving community of more than 45,000. The memorial includes a bas relief of the mayor and a plaque listing his achievements. It reads, in part, "Mayor Berlin G. Myers. A Lifetime of Service. To Church, to Country and to Community." It notes his birth in Knightsville in 1917, his military service during World War II including landing on Normandy Beach, and his founding of the Berlin G. Myers Lumber Corporation in 1939. It also honors his faith, his civic leadership, and the state awards he received for his service. [Review 1413 of 2025 - 1356 in South Carolina - 24964 overall]

This is a fantastic small city park tucked away in a residential area. The grounds and equipment…read morewere all well kept. There's a paved walking path around the perimeter of the property with plenty of shade from all the beautiful oaks. Amenities include a playground, 2 basketball courts, a baseball area, and 2 picnic shelters. There's plenty of parking as well.

If you like small towns, parades, festivals, fair food, and people watching, the Rice Festival in…read moreWalterboro is a good one. Walterboro calls itself the "Front Porch of the Lowcountry" and has a branding campaign around that slogan. For reference, I visited in 2024 when volunteering with a political campaign. The day kicks off with a 5K for those who want to run or walk- with medals and prize money for the top finishers. For most, the big draw is the parade, which had entrants from beauty pageant contestants to folks running for office, as well as the local high school marching band. We were behind them, and they were wonderful! After the parade, everyone heads to the festival, which is downtown behind the courthouse. There's an antique car show, a stage with bands, and tons of fair foods. You'll find fried seafood, pizza, nachos, gyros, funnel cakes, snow cones, deep fried Oreos, and anything else you want. I had a cup of homemade ice cream- chocolate and vanilla, and it was delicious. Oddly enough, I never saw rice at the food vendors! The reason for four stars is that it was hard to find a place to sit or a porta john/potty. The food area had a few sets of bleachers, but that was it. There's not a whole lot of space to sit and eat, even if you have a blanket or your own chairs. For a small town, this festival brings people out from everywhere, and it is crowded. Wear good shoes and prepare to park far away, wherever you can find a spot, and do a lot of walking. But it's a neat festival and a fun small town to explore, just a quick drive from Charleston.

The Colleton County Courthouse in Walterboro, South Carolina, was completed in 1822 and remains the…read moreoldest courthouse in the state still in active use. Designed by Robert Mills in the Greek Revival style, it stands as a civic and architectural landmark. Colleton County takes its name from Sir John Colleton, one of the original Lords Proprietors of the Province of Carolina. The county was established in 1800, with Jacksonboro initially serving as the seat of government. That designation shifted to Walterboro in 1817, prompting the need for a new courthouse to reflect the town's growing stature. The courthouse was completed in 1820 by Charleston contractors J. & B. Lucas, based on a design attributed to Robert Mills, one of America's first native-born architects and a protégé of Thomas Jefferson. Mills favored the Greek Revival style, which symbolized democratic ideals and civic virtue. The building is a two-story brick structure, originally stuccoed to resemble stone, with a raised basement and a commanding entrance portico. That portico is supported by four Tuscan columns, flanked by curved staircases with ironwork railings. The entrance is framed by pilasters and topped with a parapet, giving the façade a temple-like presence. The courthouse has undergone several significant modifications. In 1916, a west wing was added. Between 1937 and 1939, the Works Progress Administration expanded the building further with the addition of an east wing, applying brick veneer to the west wing, constructing a north entrance addition, and remodeling the interior. A restoration effort in 2007 preserved its historic character while updating its functionality. The site also holds historical weight beyond architecture. On June 22, 1828, the courthouse hosted South Carolina's first public meeting on nullification, where Robert Barnwell Rhett urged Governor John Taylor to convene the legislature in opposition to federal tariffs. A second meeting, led by James Hamilton Jr., followed in October, laying the groundwork for the state's Ordinance of Nullification in 1832. A Confederate monument stands on the courthouse grounds, dedicated on June 22, 1911 by local veterans. The obelisk honors the soldiers and women of Colleton County who supported the Confederate cause. It has been relocated several times but now stands prominently facing Hampton Street. The inscriptions commemorate both those who fought and those who supported the war effort from home. [Review 1326 of 2025 - 1323 in South Carolina - 24878 overall]