Welcome to Summerville
– and Dorchester County!

Summerville, South Carolina is just 24 miles outside of Charleston, making it the perfect day trip location to add to your itinerary. Great shopping and dining establishments add to Summerville's character, and you'll be pleased with the variety of accommodations (including quaint bed-and-breakfasts and a five-star resort: Woodlands Inn). But we believe it's our Southern charm and historic flavor that makes Summerville and Dorchester County a 'must-see' destination.  

Summerville is host to several unique events, like Sculpture in the South, and the Flowertown Festival – all held in beautiful Azalea Park, a 12-acre oasis in the heart of town with peaceful ponds, paths, fountains, tennis courts, and an amazing collection of permanent sculpture.

With over 700 homes and buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, Summerville is well-known for its historic character. We invite you to experience the kind of charm and hospitality one expects from an idyllic, small Southern town with "big" charm -- a town like Summerville, South Carolina.

Visitor Center Hours of Operation*
Monday –Friday 9am to 5pm
Saturday - 10am to 3pm
Sunday - 1pm to 4pm
*please call 843-873-8535 for holiday hours