Guidebook for Summerville
Drinks & Nightlife
Quaint shop in Historic Downtown Summerville with over 100 wines under $10/bottle and and nearly 1,000 wines over $10. They now have Artician and Craft Beer with 50 ever changing selections both local and from around the world. We love to discover our favorite cheese or charcuterie to go with our wines. Lots of fun here!
35 locals recommend
Accent On Wine & More
132 S Main St Quaint shop in Historic Downtown Summerville with over 100 wines under $10/bottle and and nearly 1,000 wines over $10. They now have Artician and Craft Beer with 50 ever changing selections both local and from around the world. We love to discover our favorite cheese or charcuterie to go with our wines. Lots of fun here!
Oak Road Brewery
108 E 3rd N StLocal crafted beers - Yum!
Food Scene
This is the best coffee in town. They use the worlds highest quality, sustainably grown beans then use a creative local roasting process to bring out their passion for great coffee.
They also serve a mightly fine breakfast and lunch menu.
28 locals recommend
Coastal Coffee Roasters, Inc.
108 E 3rd N StThis is the best coffee in town. They use the worlds highest quality, sustainably grown beans then use a creative local roasting process to bring out their passion for great coffee.
They also serve a mightly fine breakfast and lunch menu.
I can only speak of the breakfast here because it is my favorite. We used to go all the way to Downtown Charleston for it but are thrilled to have it here now.
8 locals recommend
Toast of Summerville
717 Old Trolley RdI can only speak of the breakfast here because it is my favorite. We used to go all the way to Downtown Charleston for it but are thrilled to have it here now.
Out of all of the 5 loaves in the area, this is my favoirite and I love this place. The food is amazingly good!
191 locals recommend
Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon StOut of all of the 5 loaves in the area, this is my favoirite and I love this place. The food is amazingly good!
Who doesn't love pizza and this is some mightly fine pizza. Once you have it you'll know why it's our favorite. You must come early or be prepared to wait as this is a very popular spot no matter where in Charleston you choose. (several locations)
Mellow Mushroom Summerville
1306 North Main StreetWho doesn't love pizza and this is some mightly fine pizza. Once you have it you'll know why it's our favorite. You must come early or be prepared to wait as this is a very popular spot no matter where in Charleston you choose. (several locations)
If you're craving Greek food we have a great option right in Historic Summerville and it is very good. Im hooked on the Spanicopita and the Salmon plate is awesome. You must try their ice tea because it is my favorite tea anywhere!
Continental Corner Greek
123 W Richardson AveIf you're craving Greek food we have a great option right in Historic Summerville and it is very good. Im hooked on the Spanicopita and the Salmon plate is awesome. You must try their ice tea because it is my favorite tea anywhere!
Panera Bread
1311 N Main StGood sandwiches, salads, soup and pastries.
Dunkin
8507 Dorchester RdFor those of you who just have to have your DD coffee!
Starbucks
125 Angus StFor all of the Starbucks coffee fans!
IHOP
1217 N Main StFor pancake lovers, IHOP has lots of variety and they are good!
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
1370 N Main StGood old Southern favorites.
Parks & Nature
Cypress Gardens
3030 Cypress Gardens RdUnfortunately, this park is closed indefinitely due to flooding.
Mepkin Abbey is a community of Roman Catholic monks established in 1949 on the site of the historic Mepkin Plantation, located on the Cooper River north of Charleston, SC. Daily tours include some background history of Mepkin Plantation, an explanation of the nature and history of the Trappist; and a visit to the Abbey Church, a winner of several national architectural awards.
12 locals recommend
Mepkin Abbey
1098 Mepkin Abbey Rd Mepkin Abbey is a community of Roman Catholic monks established in 1949 on the site of the historic Mepkin Plantation, located on the Cooper River north of Charleston, SC. Daily tours include some background history of Mepkin Plantation, an explanation of the nature and history of the Trappist; and a visit to the Abbey Church, a winner of several national architectural awards.
The "gem" of Summerville parks with winding paths that invite a leisurely stroll.
27 locals recommend
Azalea Park
105 W 5th S StThe "gem" of Summerville parks with winding paths that invite a leisurely stroll.
Arts & Culture
This 17th centurey estate features a beautiful plantation house, a biblical garden, antebellum cabins, nature train, nature boat, a wildlife observation tower and gardens that bloom year round. It is a beautiful destination for history buffs and nature lovers alike!
395 locals recommend
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdThis 17th centurey estate features a beautiful plantation house, a biblical garden, antebellum cabins, nature train, nature boat, a wildlife observation tower and gardens that bloom year round. It is a beautiful destination for history buffs and nature lovers alike!
Experience life on an 18th-century rice plantation as you tour the Gardens, House Museum and Plantation Stables. With African American Focus Tours, Nature Walks, Carriage Tours and hourseback riding there is something for everyone.
192 locals recommend
Middleton Place
4300 Ashley River RdExperience life on an 18th-century rice plantation as you tour the Gardens, House Museum and Plantation Stables. With African American Focus Tours, Nature Walks, Carriage Tours and hourseback riding there is something for everyone.
Visit America's oldest unrestored plantation house open to the public. Circa 1738, Drayton Hall offers guided house tours, marsh/river walks, one of the oldest documented African-American cemetaries in the nation still in use and a popular museum shop. Immerse yourself in timeless beauty.
87 locals recommend
Drayton Hall
3380 Ashley River RdVisit America's oldest unrestored plantation house open to the public. Circa 1738, Drayton Hall offers guided house tours, marsh/river walks, one of the oldest documented African-American cemetaries in the nation still in use and a popular museum shop. Immerse yourself in timeless beauty.
This is 14,000 seat multi-purpose arena with many top notch sporting events, shows and entertainers.
North Charleston Coliseum Stadium
This is 14,000 seat multi-purpose arena with many top notch sporting events, shows and entertainers.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
301 Old Trolley RdLocal car rental
Hertz
1561 Johnnie Dodds BlvdLocal car Rental
Airport car rental
All of the major car rental companies have an office at the Charleston International Airport for your convenience.
Avis Car rental
5500 International BlvdAirport car rental
All of the major car rental companies have an office at the Charleston International Airport for your convenience.
Essentials
Earth Fare
1101 N Main StA new Healthy Grocery store with lots of Organic choices.
Shopping
This is a convenient Grocery store with a Pharmacy on site.
Publix Super Market at Paradise Shoppes of Summerville
1585 Central AveThis is a convenient Grocery store with a Pharmacy on site.
Walmart Supercenter
605 St James AveIt has everything you may need and is very convenient.