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.

The beauty of road tripping. You get to see places and things that you would probably miss if you…read morefly. This is one of those places that you would probably miss, but I am thankful that I didn't. What a beautiful tribute to these distinguished young men of courage and valor known as the Tuskeegee Airmen. Situated off the beaten path in a small South Carolina town called Walterboro (across from the regional Lowcountry airport). The memorial park is such a lovely, tranquil place. I could envision sitting out there with a good book or taking a moment for reflection. It's not a large memorial area, which to me, was perfect. Its purpose is well accomplished, as it is full of history. Red Tails was already a favorite movie of mine. Thanks to Disney+, I was able to watch it again and appreciate these mighty men all the more. If by chance you happen to be in or pass through Walterboro, SC please make a point to stop, honor, and educate yourself about these fearless men who truly deserve their flowers.

The Tuskegee Airman memorial is a beautiful tribute located next to a small airstrip. It has…read moreinformational plaques so you can read all about these brave African American aviators. They have picnic tables to have lunch on and if you need to use the restroom the airport is right there. I love finding little gems like this and catch up on history that black people helped create. Even though it's only a small snippet of what these men achieved it gave me a sense of pride to be there.

Service was great. Attendant was very helpful & friendly. Definitely a great value-FREE for…read moreDorchester County residents. Services requested were flatscreen tv disposal.

When we first bought our house, we discovered that waste/recycling were not included in our taxes…read more So, we set out on the journey to find a waste/recycling company that truly did recycling. We found one, only to be told 4 months later that they would no longer be doing recycling. We paid this company more so that we could have recycling and decided that we didn't need to pay them more if they wouldn't provide a service that we desperately believe in. So, we set out on a new quest to find a company who could help. Guess what. One doesn't exist that services our subdivision. So, we started doing a little research and soon discovered that we could drop our waste/recycling off at one of the Dorchester County Solid Waste's convenience locations. We're sold. We typically take a bag of trash every two weeks, and we take all of our recycling. This place accepts aluminum/metal, cardboard, paper, plastic, glass, tires, carpet, styrofoam, household bagged trash, and large items. Let's face it; it's a dump. but, for a dump, it's actually pretty cool. I will say that those who work there never offer to help, but I'm not sure that it's the job to do so. They are responsible for keeping the area clean and traffic flowing, and they do a good job of it. If you're over having someone pick up your trash but not having recycling service, you might consider dumping your trash collector and visiting the dump.

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!

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.

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.