A cute little cobblestone alley for photos and historical. Off the beaten path and offers shade…read moretoo. Enjoyed walking along during my time in downtown.

One of the prettiest of Charlestons alleys downtown. Stretching from Church to East Bay, it's a…read morecool public walkway and driveway for several homeowners. Watch out for private driveways, stay on the public right of way. Definitely the coolest part is as you make your way to East Bay, the width of the alley shrinks to about 5 feet wide! An alley tour is a nice thing to do for guests who are very mobile.

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]

I love the Pineapple Fountain because I love pineapples, obviously. I've seen it a few times and…read morein my early twenties I actually jumped in this thing myself. HAHAHAHA. Before anyone gets excited no I am not a swinger. At least not yet. This last visit, I got to witness a whole situation unfold with a guy in the fountain, change stealing, and the cops showing up. I genuinely have no idea what this man was doing in there, but apparently, I'm not the only person in Charleston who looks at this fountain and thinks, "Yeah, I'm getting in that." The pineapple brings people together in mysterious ways.

Review #4 of My Charleston Vacation 20-plus Review Series…read more The Pineapple Fountain is one of the most photographed spots in Charleston. It was the Pineapple Fountain that brought me to spend time Waterfront Park with my Dad and Brother. Dissimilar from several of the nearby attractions including the City Market and Rainbow Row; The Pineapple Fountain has a short history that dates to 1990, four months after Hurricane Hugo caused havoc in Charleston. Disparate from unwelcoming hurricanes, the pineapple is a Charleston symbol of warm welcome and wealth. From my perspective, on July 22, 2026 it served as a warm welcoming place to take photos of a photogenic pineapple fountain with the backdrop of the Copper River and a base of botanical flowers. For some people it served as a welcoming place to cool off in the water on a hot and humid Charleston afternoon. While I took pictures my Dad and Brother rested on a scenic bench under the shade of mature oak trees. This photogenic experience costed me nothing. There was zero need to worry about parking. The Free Charleston Shuttle 211 Route dropped us off close by. It was a relatively short walk from Vendue Range at Concord Street stop.

COOL INTERESTING SHORT DRIVE. Go look for yourself. Lots of neat graffiti. Big afiedwhi buoys…read moreadventures and weird things!

Just so much creativity out there in the world. Pretty views from all around. Perfect short walk to…read morecatch up with friends or partners.

I read the recycling newsletter and discovered the landfill was selling compost for ONLY $10.00 per…read moreton. As we all know the soil here is mostly clay and if you want to plant flowers or veggies you have to either grow them in containers, dig out the clay or use raised beds for planting. This year we are expanding our veggie garden and have made a 8'x16'x10" garden. We also made a 12'x12'x6" strawberry garden. We decided to purchase the landfill compost rather than purchase other soils from Home Depot or Lowes as we have done in the past. So far we have purchased 2.5 tons of compost at a total cost of only $25.00. The strawberry garden is now filled with compost and the veggie garden will be full with one more ton of compost. If we purchased the soil elsewhere we would have easily spent $150.00 - $200.00. The compost is a very good quality, is full of nutrients and is light and airy enough without adding any peat moss or pearlite. Because of all the nutrients we will not add any cow manure and will use far less fertilizers. We have found the compost to be about 94.9% pure with 5% of almost totally decayed small wooden twigs and less than 0.1% plastic bags and other products. We used a 2005 Toyota Tundra truck which is rated to carry about one ton of materials. To be safe we started with .43 ton (860lbs) of compost first and found .61 ton (1220lbs) is the ideal weight since Bees Ferry Road is still in the construction phase with a very uneven and bumpy road at present. To purchase the compost drive onto the scale, get a ticket from the scale house, they will tell you which compost area to proceed to, get your comfortable load of compost which the workers will add with a Bobcat or front end loader, go back to the exit scale, pay and you are finished. Just remember to cover your load before leaving the landfill. You may want to also bring a shovel just incase you need to adjust your load.

Looked up their hours Drove the with my trash.I was there on…read more Thursday afternoon about 2pm.There was am employee locking the gate.No one was allowed to dump . Someone should inform the people that are employed there about the posted hours of service.Poorly run facility.

Check out this little oasis in Summers Corner. The Corner House is a charming place on a quiet…read moreafternoon, and I imagine it'll be rocking during peak times. The food is excellent, and the pricing is moderate. The Corner House looks smallish, but they've got another dining room and lots of outdoor seating - both covered and open. The outdoor space is delightfully casual, cleanly decorated with flowers and overhead string lights making it festive and inviting. I'll come back at night to have a beer and check it out. We came for a late lunch, and were pleasantly surprised at the menu choices. The chef has taken care to offer something for all appetites, with a unique twist that bumps The Corner up a notch. I had their Gun Slinger burger, a smash burger topped with smoked brisket, BBQ sauce, pickles and ghost pepper cheese. It was well crafted and sumptuous, and completely unique. The service was excellent; our waiter was attentive, knowledgeable, and friendly. We sat in the bar area at a low table, and because of the hour it wasn't crowded. There was a steady stream of couples and singles that came and went during our very leisurely meal. With windows all around, beautiful views, and an upscale casual decor, we were in no hurry to leave. I've already made reservations for 4 as I can't wait to bring my friends here at night. I'm so glad I found this gem. Do yourself a favor and try it out! (Accessibility is excellent and the staff was very accommodating to me in my wheelchair. )

I've been here twice now and had a smash burger both times. They are marvelous with good, friendly…read morepeople! It's in a quiet location and totally deserve the business.

Updated: gorgeous street with beautiful stores, brands and cool restaurants... fun place to be here…read moreto spend quality time. Parking is tricky but we were lucky to find a parking spot... if parking meter doesn't work which in our case It didn't we paid it online. Make sure to pay it even if the parking meter doesn't work. Beautiful shopping district. Even though we arrived too late and some stores were closed but we got the high vibes here. Very live and vivid place to do your shopping full of cool restaurants.

A visit to Charleston should include a walk on King street, the major shopping area in the downtown…read morepart. It goes on for block and blocks. Personally, I love looking around at the historic buildings, cool alleyways, great parks and cathedrals. I wouldn't recommend parking around, it's a walking area. Lots of stores, from chains (there's also a Target here), to cute bookstores, boutiques, art galleries, antique shops, designer stores, local fare! It never gets boring, very popular in the weekend evenings, the street gets crowded with locals shopping and tourists. Lots of ice-cream places, bars, restaurants, wine bars, cafe-s! Never boring and charming! You can spend here as much or little as you'd like. French Quarter area is always picturesque!

I just wish there was a placard on the barns and outside buildings with an explanation of how it…read morewas used at the time since tours are few and far apart so we had to go on our own This plantation has been restored, AC and lights just like a modern house

This is a great way to learn about the history of slaves and the civil war along with the history…read moreof this plot of land. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable.