Guidebook for Summerville/Charleston Area
Food Scene
11 minutes away! Coastal BLT is amazing, as, of course, is the coffee roasted right there in their warehouse! Lots of local art and artisanal products for sale too. Beer and Wine! Closed Sundays. Local tip: try the nitro cold brew coffee and the Fam's Brewing Co. Blonde Stout (infused with coffee beans from Coastal Coffee Roasters!)
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Coastal Coffee Roasters, Inc.
108 E 3rd N St11 minutes away! Coastal BLT is amazing, as, of course, is the coffee roasted right there in their warehouse! Lots of local art and artisanal products for sale too. Beer and Wine! Closed Sundays. Local tip: try the nitro cold brew coffee and the Fam's Brewing Co. Blonde Stout (infused with coffee beans from Coastal Coffee Roasters!)
9 minutes from our place! Great local dishes from a talented chef! Live music on the weekends, patio seating too! Try their house-made Bloody Mary!
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The Icehouse Restaurant
104 E Doty Ave9 minutes from our place! Great local dishes from a talented chef! Live music on the weekends, patio seating too! Try their house-made Bloody Mary!
4 minutes away! This Jewish bakery is mouthwatering. Everything from pastries in the morning to dinner in the evening. Their danishes are delicious and I can't live without their chicken salad on a croissant!
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Charleston Bakery & Delicatessen
10597 Dorchester Rd4 minutes away! This Jewish bakery is mouthwatering. Everything from pastries in the morning to dinner in the evening. Their danishes are delicious and I can't live without their chicken salad on a croissant!
10 minutes away! Great local burger joint one block behind the Summerville town square.
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Matt's Burgers
102 South Cedar Street10 minutes away! Great local burger joint one block behind the Summerville town square.
Great little general store and coffee house, serving up Summerville's own locally roasted coffee from Coastal Coffee Roasters. Also has take home meals for purchase if you want a just like home cooked meal without all the prep!
Knightsville General Store & Coffee House
1700 Central AveGreat little general store and coffee house, serving up Summerville's own locally roasted coffee from Coastal Coffee Roasters. Also has take home meals for purchase if you want a just like home cooked meal without all the prep!
The Darling Oyster Bar
513 King St45 minutes away in downtown Charleston Great oyster bar!
Good pizza delivery to our place :) Try the garlic knots too. Order 12. You won't be sorry.
Bella Roma Pizza & Subs
120 Tupperway DrGood pizza delivery to our place :) Try the garlic knots too. Order 12. You won't be sorry.
35 minutes away
Scrumptious family-run, local restaurant with a casual atmosphere. Vegetarian friendly, but still with lotsa bacon options! Breakfast is available at all hoursl! Please note: ONLY open from 7am-3pm daily. For true southern fare, try the tomato onion pie! For a taste of the southwest, go for the Mexican hash.
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The Junction Kitchen & Provisions
4438 Spruill Ave35 minutes away
Scrumptious family-run, local restaurant with a casual atmosphere. Vegetarian friendly, but still with lotsa bacon options! Breakfast is available at all hoursl! Please note: ONLY open from 7am-3pm daily. For true southern fare, try the tomato onion pie! For a taste of the southwest, go for the Mexican hash.
3 locations 35-50 minutes away. To-die for duck fat fries, and a melt-in-your-mouth duck confit club sandwich! Also has locations in West Ashley and John's Island. John's Island location has great outdoor seating and lotsa live music. Try the whisky diablo from the bar!
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Tattooed Moose
4845 Morrison Dr3 locations 35-50 minutes away. To-die for duck fat fries, and a melt-in-your-mouth duck confit club sandwich! Also has locations in West Ashley and John's Island. John's Island location has great outdoor seating and lotsa live music. Try the whisky diablo from the bar!
Tasty local coffee shop a block off Marion Square in downtown Charleston 45 minutes away. Pastries too. Relax in their courtyard after walking around downtown Charleston Tip: We always park at St. Philip Street Garage when going anywhere near Marion Square in Charleston.
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Kudu Coffee and Craft Beer
4 Vanderhorst StTasty local coffee shop a block off Marion Square in downtown Charleston 45 minutes away. Pastries too. Relax in their courtyard after walking around downtown Charleston Tip: We always park at St. Philip Street Garage when going anywhere near Marion Square in Charleston.
Casual and delicious lowcountry fare on Isle of Palms about 50 minutes away.
Tip: This is a great place to try the She-Crab Soup!
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Acme Lowcountry Kitchen
31 J C Long BlvdCasual and delicious lowcountry fare on Isle of Palms about 50 minutes away.
Tip: This is a great place to try the She-Crab Soup!
Bright, upscale-beachy restaurant on Isle of Palms about 50 minutes away. Great brunch!
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The Refuge
1517 Palm BlvdBright, upscale-beachy restaurant on Isle of Palms about 50 minutes away. Great brunch!
About 50 minutes away. Voted "the best burger in SC!" I love the Amontillado burger! Indoor and patio dining :) Great after a day at the beach.
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Poe's Tavern - Sullivans Island
2210 Middle StAbout 50 minutes away. Voted "the best burger in SC!" I love the Amontillado burger! Indoor and patio dining :) Great after a day at the beach.
35 minutes away by Park Circle. They make their own mozzarella and sauces in house! Delicious handcrafted pizzas, draft beers from local breweries, and they have a bakery behind the restaurant! Not too far from the airport either!
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EVO Pizzeria
1075 E Montague Ave35 minutes away by Park Circle. They make their own mozzarella and sauces in house! Delicious handcrafted pizzas, draft beers from local breweries, and they have a bakery behind the restaurant! Not too far from the airport either!
45 minutes away. Voted the "Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant" in South Carolina! I'm not even a vegetarian and I find their food delicious!
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Dellz Uptown
1617 Ashley River Road45 minutes away. Voted the "Best Vegetarian/Vegan Restaurant" in South Carolina! I'm not even a vegetarian and I find their food delicious!
35 minutes away in a soul food neighborhood. SOUL.FOOD. Primarily patronized by locals, so you KNOW it's mouth-watering.. Get your cornbread, fried chicken and okra HERE! Open M-F 11am-7pm
CLOSED WEEKENDS
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Bertha's Kitchen
2332 Meeting Street Rd35 minutes away in a soul food neighborhood. SOUL.FOOD. Primarily patronized by locals, so you KNOW it's mouth-watering.. Get your cornbread, fried chicken and okra HERE! Open M-F 11am-7pm
CLOSED WEEKENDS
45 minutes away. Ask for their daily sandwich! Shop sells artisan cheeses and wines
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goat. sheep. cow.
106 Church St45 minutes away. Ask for their daily sandwich! Shop sells artisan cheeses and wines
45 minutes away. Mouth-watering BBQ straight from Texas! Great mixed drinks too!
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Lewis Barbecue
464 N Nassau St45 minutes away. Mouth-watering BBQ straight from Texas! Great mixed drinks too!
7 minutes away. Asian food & sushi that delivers to our house :)
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Wild Ginger Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar
606 Bacons Bridge Rd7 minutes away. Asian food & sushi that delivers to our house :)
45 minutes away on your way to Isle of Palms. Dockside restaurant & bar on iconic Shem Creek! Keep an eye out for dolphins among the fishing boats and kayaks on the creek. Live music Saturday evenings and dockside yoga some Wednesday evenings! Tip: arrive an hour before sunset for gorgeous skies!
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Tavern & Table
100 Church St45 minutes away on your way to Isle of Palms. Dockside restaurant & bar on iconic Shem Creek! Keep an eye out for dolphins among the fishing boats and kayaks on the creek. Live music Saturday evenings and dockside yoga some Wednesday evenings! Tip: arrive an hour before sunset for gorgeous skies!
60 minutes away. Beachfront food & drinks right outside Edisto Beach State Park if you've gone there for the day.
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Coot's Bar & Grill
102 Palmetto Blvd60 minutes away. Beachfront food & drinks right outside Edisto Beach State Park if you've gone there for the day.
60 minutes away on Edisto Island. Homey spot serving diner dishes at breakfast & lunch, with seafood/grill fare taking over at dinner.
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SeaCow Eatery
145 Jungle Rd60 minutes away on Edisto Island. Homey spot serving diner dishes at breakfast & lunch, with seafood/grill fare taking over at dinner.
Informal, tropical-themed cafe furnishing comfort food such as burgers, hot dogs & fried fish.
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McConkey's Jungle Shack
108 Jungle RdInformal, tropical-themed cafe furnishing comfort food such as burgers, hot dogs & fried fish.
Dockside restaurant and bar on iconic Shem Creek! Keep an eye out for dolphins among the fishing boats and kayaks on the creek. Live music Saturday evenings and dockside yoga some Wednesday evenings.
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Tavern & Table
100 Church StDockside restaurant and bar on iconic Shem Creek! Keep an eye out for dolphins among the fishing boats and kayaks on the creek. Live music Saturday evenings and dockside yoga some Wednesday evenings.
Beachfront food & drinks right outside Edisto Beach State Park
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Coot's Bar & Grill
102 Palmetto BlvdBeachfront food & drinks right outside Edisto Beach State Park
Homey spot serving diner dishes at breakfast & lunch, with seafood/grill fare taking over at dinner
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SeaCow Eatery
145 Jungle RdHomey spot serving diner dishes at breakfast & lunch, with seafood/grill fare taking over at dinner
60 minutes away on Edisto Island. Informal, tropical-themed cafe furnishing comfort food such as burgers, hot dogs, and fried fish
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McConkey's Jungle Shack
108 Jungle Rd60 minutes away on Edisto Island. Informal, tropical-themed cafe furnishing comfort food such as burgers, hot dogs, and fried fish
2 locations 45 minutes away. Light, fresh, & packed with flavor! Build your own banh mi sandwiches, tacos, and salads. Downtown Charleston location doesn't have much room to dine-in, but Mt. Pleasant location has plenty of parking and seating
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Bon Banh Mi Southeast Asian Kitchen
162 Spring St2 locations 45 minutes away. Light, fresh, & packed with flavor! Build your own banh mi sandwiches, tacos, and salads. Downtown Charleston location doesn't have much room to dine-in, but Mt. Pleasant location has plenty of parking and seating
10 minutes away. Great salads and hot dishes! Small menu. Good bar selection too. Love the vegan hot pot and our personal fave is the Chicken Paillard. If you get a sandwich, croissant is the bread to choose!
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Five Loaves Cafe
43 Cannon St10 minutes away. Great salads and hot dishes! Small menu. Good bar selection too. Love the vegan hot pot and our personal fave is the Chicken Paillard. If you get a sandwich, croissant is the bread to choose!
10 minutes away on Summerville's town Square. Great local breakfasts, brunches, and lunches!
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Eva's On Main
129 S Main St10 minutes away on Summerville's town Square. Great local breakfasts, brunches, and lunches!
18 minutes away. Delicious upscale dining with great drinks & steaks. Tip: Make a reservation for weekend nights!
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Halls Chophouse Nexton (Summerville)
300 Nexton Square Dr18 minutes away. Delicious upscale dining with great drinks & steaks. Tip: Make a reservation for weekend nights!
Wild Olive Restaurant
2867 Maybank Hwy40 minutes away. Great Italian food on John's Island
Sightseeing
15 minutes away! This historic plantation has breathtaking gardens overlooking the Ashley River, majestic oaks, Clydesdale horses pulling carriages, peacocks, water buffalo, lots of animals and lots of tradespeople demonstrating daily life on a historic plantation. Worth every penny. The restaurant is also yummy.
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Middleton Place
4300 Ashley River Rd15 minutes away! This historic plantation has breathtaking gardens overlooking the Ashley River, majestic oaks, Clydesdale horses pulling carriages, peacocks, water buffalo, lots of animals and lots of tradespeople demonstrating daily life on a historic plantation. Worth every penny. The restaurant is also yummy.
Magnolia Plantation & Gardens
3550 Ashley River RdGorgeous gardens on the Ashley River.
This very attractive park in downtown Charleston has a spectacular view of the Cooper River and Charleston Harbor. It is a popular place on weekends. You can stroll through the gardens here, walk along the riverfront esplanade, or go out onto the pier. You may pass by several large fountains along the way.
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Waterfront Park
Concord StreetThis very attractive park in downtown Charleston has a spectacular view of the Cooper River and Charleston Harbor. It is a popular place on weekends. You can stroll through the gardens here, walk along the riverfront esplanade, or go out onto the pier. You may pass by several large fountains along the way.
Relax under the oaks as you take it all in. Located in the heart of Charleston’s historic district, this prominent landmark provides a spectacular view of Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbor, where the Ashley and Cooper rivers empty into the Atlantic Ocean.
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White Point Garden
2 Murray BlvdRelax under the oaks as you take it all in. Located in the heart of Charleston’s historic district, this prominent landmark provides a spectacular view of Fort Sumter and Charleston Harbor, where the Ashley and Cooper rivers empty into the Atlantic Ocean.
An iconic site in Charleston. A series of row houses near the historic water front painted bright pastel colors, Rainbow Row is rightly named. Great place for a photo op!
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Duha řada
83-107 E Bay StAn iconic site in Charleston. A series of row houses near the historic water front painted bright pastel colors, Rainbow Row is rightly named. Great place for a photo op!
This tidal creek is an iconic lowcountry spot. Stop in at one of the restaurants for a drink to watch the dolphins go up and down the creek while the fishermen clean out their catch, or rent a kayak right there at the water and get on the creek yourself!
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Shem Creek
This tidal creek is an iconic lowcountry spot. Stop in at one of the restaurants for a drink to watch the dolphins go up and down the creek while the fishermen clean out their catch, or rent a kayak right there at the water and get on the creek yourself!
Parks & Nature&Beaches
10 minutes away! This state historic site is a great place for a lazy walk along the river and a picnic, along with a bit of local history. Very quiet and peaceful.
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Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site
300 State Park Rd10 minutes away! This state historic site is a great place for a lazy walk along the river and a picnic, along with a bit of local history. Very quiet and peaceful.
This park has so much to offer! Sprinkler fountains for kids in the warm months, paddle boating, grills and picnic tables, big fields, wooded trails for walking and bikes, and so much playground space! Entrance fee is $2 per person
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North Charleston Wannamaker County Park
8888 University BlvdThis park has so much to offer! Sprinkler fountains for kids in the warm months, paddle boating, grills and picnic tables, big fields, wooded trails for walking and bikes, and so much playground space! Entrance fee is $2 per person
$5 parking, right by the pier, bathrooms, outdoor showers, walking distance to shops and restaurants.
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Isle of Palms County Park
1 14th Ave$5 parking, right by the pier, bathrooms, outdoor showers, walking distance to shops and restaurants.
8 minutes away! Park full of azaleas and little ponds & fountains. No playgrounds. Just a nice little park for a walk to spot some turtles or to have a romantic picnic.
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Azalea Park
105 W 5th S St8 minutes away! Park full of azaleas and little ponds & fountains. No playgrounds. Just a nice little park for a walk to spot some turtles or to have a romantic picnic.
You want shells? Edisto has shells! A great stretch of beach without jetties and with bathrooms! And great hiking/biking trails through the maritime forest to the Environmental Learning Center. Kids can complete a scavenger hunt and receive a shark tooth!
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Státní park Edisto Beach
8377 State Cabin RdYou want shells? Edisto has shells! A great stretch of beach without jetties and with bathrooms! And great hiking/biking trails through the maritime forest to the Environmental Learning Center. Kids can complete a scavenger hunt and receive a shark tooth!
Drive 60 minutes down country roads and enter this preserve through a tunnel of majestic live oaks, sign in, and take a peaceful walk across the marsh to a quiet stretch of beach covered in giant fallen driftwood trees and so so so many whelk and other shells. Check the tides and visit when the tide is going out for the best experience. Bird watching tours too! Entry is free. open 8am-8pm. Closed Tuesdays.
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Botany Bay Plantation Heritage Preserve/Wildlife Management Area
1066 Botany Bay RdDrive 60 minutes down country roads and enter this preserve through a tunnel of majestic live oaks, sign in, and take a peaceful walk across the marsh to a quiet stretch of beach covered in giant fallen driftwood trees and so so so many whelk and other shells. Check the tides and visit when the tide is going out for the best experience. Bird watching tours too! Entry is free. open 8am-8pm. Closed Tuesdays.
Essentials
Close by, bright, clean, and should have most grocery/household needs
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Harris Teeter
680 Bacons Bridge RdClose by, bright, clean, and should have most grocery/household needs
ALDI
10015 Dorchester RdMost budget friendly grocery store!
Drinks & Nightlife
10 minutes away! Great local Summerville craft brews served on site. Live music Thurs-Sat nights. Food trucks or tacos those nights too. Keep in mind it closes at 9:30pm so you'll have to move on to another place like Montreaux if you want to stay out later :)
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Oak Road Brewery
108 E 3rd N St10 minutes away! Great local Summerville craft brews served on site. Live music Thurs-Sat nights. Food trucks or tacos those nights too. Keep in mind it closes at 9:30pm so you'll have to move on to another place like Montreaux if you want to stay out later :)
10 minutes away! Restaurant and Bar, live music, great patio out back, good Sunday brunch.
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Montreux Bar & Grill
127 W Richardson Ave10 minutes away! Restaurant and Bar, live music, great patio out back, good Sunday brunch.
Live music under the oaks, a restaurant, and a bar! Open til 2am. To-die for fries, and a melt-in-your-mouth duck confit club sandwich! Also has locations in West Ashley and Downtown Charleston. John's Island location has great outdoor seating and lotsa live music. Check their facebook page for details. Try the whisky diablo from the bar!
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Tattooed Moose, Johns Island
3328 Maybank HwyLive music under the oaks, a restaurant, and a bar! Open til 2am. To-die for fries, and a melt-in-your-mouth duck confit club sandwich! Also has locations in West Ashley and Downtown Charleston. John's Island location has great outdoor seating and lotsa live music. Check their facebook page for details. Try the whisky diablo from the bar!
Live music & a full bar housed in a spacious converted train shed in downtown Charleston. Check their website for upcoming shows. https://musicfarm.com/
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Music Farm
32 Ann StLive music & a full bar housed in a spacious converted train shed in downtown Charleston. Check their website for upcoming shows. https://musicfarm.com/
Live music indoors and out! Check Facebook for upcoming shows. Great craft brews and at least one food truck :)
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The Charleston Pour House
1977 Maybank HwyLive music indoors and out! Check Facebook for upcoming shows. Great craft brews and at least one food truck :)
Popular dive bar with live music. If you want a crowded place down an alley with a pool table in the corner, this is your spot.
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Burns Alley Tavern
354B King StPopular dive bar with live music. If you want a crowded place down an alley with a pool table in the corner, this is your spot.
Charleston’s only Rooftop Bar with a 360’ degree view of the city’s historic district. Also has an upscale restaurant!
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Stars Rooftop & Grill Room
495 King StreetCharleston’s only Rooftop Bar with a 360’ degree view of the city’s historic district. Also has an upscale restaurant!
10 minutes away on Summerville's town square. Great wine and charcuterie boards! Closed Sundays. Open til 9 on weeknights and 11 on weekends.
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Accent On Wine & More
132 S Main St10 minutes away on Summerville's town square. Great wine and charcuterie boards! Closed Sundays. Open til 9 on weeknights and 11 on weekends.
Entertainment & Activities
Great time watching minor league baseball! Fireworks on Friday nights after the game!
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Charleston RiverDogs
360 Fishburne StGreat time watching minor league baseball! Fireworks on Friday nights after the game!
Who knew there was ice hockey in South Carolina!? Great for kids and hockey lovers.
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South Carolina Stingrays
5001 Etna StWho knew there was ice hockey in South Carolina!? Great for kids and hockey lovers.
Charleston Battery
85 Patriots Point RoadCharleston's own soccer team!
Just 30 minutes away, Edisto River Adventures will set you up for a great day on the river! You can rent kayaks, tubes, and stand-up paddleboards. They drop you up-river and you end back at their nice, sandy beach! You can even arrange for a cookout afterwards. Just call Earl and he'll help you figure out the right adventure for you!
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Edisto River Adventures
746 Gator Walk RdJust 30 minutes away, Edisto River Adventures will set you up for a great day on the river! You can rent kayaks, tubes, and stand-up paddleboards. They drop you up-river and you end back at their nice, sandy beach! You can even arrange for a cookout afterwards. Just call Earl and he'll help you figure out the right adventure for you!
Down at Hutchinson Square every Third Thursday of the month, shops are open later (until 8pm) and live music and extra vendors are out on the square. Then once a year in September, Third Thursday turns into the Sweet Tea Festival. Summerville is the birthplace of Sweet Tea!
Summerville Dream
100 E 2nd N StDown at Hutchinson Square every Third Thursday of the month, shops are open later (until 8pm) and live music and extra vendors are out on the square. Then once a year in September, Third Thursday turns into the Sweet Tea Festival. Summerville is the birthplace of Sweet Tea!
Get an up close view of the Sea Turtle Hospital , pet a ray, see how long you can hold your breath, and learn lots at the Aquarium!
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Akvarium Jižní Karolíny
100 Aquarium WharfGet an up close view of the Sea Turtle Hospital , pet a ray, see how long you can hold your breath, and learn lots at the Aquarium!
Bowling, arcades, laser tag, an escape room, and even a bar! Opened in 2018.
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Stars and Strikes Family Entertainment Center
4570 Ladson RdBowling, arcades, laser tag, an escape room, and even a bar! Opened in 2018.
Fantastic eco cruises! See Morris Island and some dolphins!
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Charleston Outdoor Adventures
1871 Bowens Island RdFantastic eco cruises! See Morris Island and some dolphins!
Shopping
You have several nice shops, restaurants, and cafes all around Hutchinson Square.
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Hutchinson Square
You have several nice shops, restaurants, and cafes all around Hutchinson Square.
9 minutes away! Grab a cup of locally roasted hot or iced coffee Saturday morning as you shop local meats, veggies, bakers, and artisans at the town farmers market. April through November at First Citizens on Main Street. Winter Market with less vendors Saturdays at Coastal Coffee Roasters.
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Summerville Farmers' Market
200 S Main St9 minutes away! Grab a cup of locally roasted hot or iced coffee Saturday morning as you shop local meats, veggies, bakers, and artisans at the town farmers market. April through November at First Citizens on Main Street. Winter Market with less vendors Saturdays at Coastal Coffee Roasters.
Farmer's market on Marion Square in downtown Charleston. Grab your breakfast or lunch at one of the food vendors while you peruse local produce and artisans booths. Saturdays from 8am-2pm Tip: We always park in the St. Philip Street Garage when going anywhere near Marion Square in Charleston.
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Charleston Farmers Market
329 Meeting StFarmer's market on Marion Square in downtown Charleston. Grab your breakfast or lunch at one of the food vendors while you peruse local produce and artisans booths. Saturdays from 8am-2pm Tip: We always park in the St. Philip Street Garage when going anywhere near Marion Square in Charleston.