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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

Visited.a friend while lives in Summerville a few years back when looking at places to retire. We…read morelooked in several places in Florida and contemplated other locations as well, but fell in love with the quaint town and proximity to Charleston and the beaches. The people are friendly, the housing prices more reasonable than where we were up north and downtown Summerville has cute shops, good restaurants and community events we love to attend. For us it was the perfect spot for relocation.

Summerville has grown quite a bit since I purchased property in the area. The construction of…read moreseveral neighborhoods including Cane Bay, Carnes Crossroads and Nexton has definitely led to an influx of new residents and new traffic!! The restaurant scene has exploded and many of the popular restaurants that were once downtown have built/added Summerville locations (Halls Chop House, Poughan's Southern Kitchen.) The area is a nice suburb that seems primarily filled with growing families and retirees. I don't feel there is a lot to do necessarily but if coffee shops, eating out, shopping, spa treatments happy hours are your thing it's not too bad. It feels safe which is important and property value has soared due to the growth in the area :) $$$$ There are some hidden spots that are interesting like the small art gallery downtown, a couple of wine bars ect. Overall, it's a growing area that is really nice but getting to the point of being overcrowded.

Located on the property of the Colleton County Courthouse, this tall obelisk is a memorial to the…read moreCivil War. Or as some around these parts call the War of Northern Aggression. The tall obelisk is in good condition though some of the engraving is fading a bid. On one side, "To the Confederate soldiers of Colleton County, South Carolina. To those who fought and lived and those who fought and died. To those who gave much and those who gave all." On another, "To the mothers, wives, sisters and daughters of Colleton County; who fought the home battles of 1861-1865." It is hard to miss and like other monuments to the South, it will be removed one day. Stop by while you can. [Review 14841 overall, 343 of 2021, number 806 in South Carolina.]

Present since 1911,Not obtrusive,good carving,Families were devasted in a war for an incorrect way…read moreof life.Fortunately it was lost by the south.As bad as the cause of the south was it is inappropriate to try to wipe away history by pretending it didnt happen.

Stopped in for a Latte and what a treat. Charlotte and her Dad greeted us at the door. My latte…read morewas perfect, my husband enjoyed chatting with Charlotte's Dad and I enjoyed browsing and around the antique shop. Just a lovey coffee shop and conversation.