Colonial Dorchester State Historic Site (circa 1697) 300 State Park Road, Summerville, SC 29485, 843-873-1740, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this archaeological site preserves and interprets the historic of the village of Dorchester with ongoing historical and archaeological research interpreting the everyday life in this once thriving frontier village. more... 

Henry Timrod Library, The 217 Central Avenue, Summerville, SC 29483, Historic District, 843-871-4600, Established in 1897 and housed in a charming 1915 historic building, this library contains over 40,000 volumes of books, audio books, and video tapes that visitors are welcome to browse through. 

Summerville Dorchester Museum 100 East Doty Avenue, Summerville, SC 29484, 843-875-9666, Dedicated to depicting the cultural and natural history of Summerville and Dorchester County, this museum contains a wide array of exhibits on the area's history including fossils, early settlement, Native Americans of the area, law enforcement, and natural history exhibits. 

Audubon Center and Sanctuary 336 Sanctuary Road, Summerville, SC 29448, Harleyville, 843-462-2150, The premier natural experience in the Lowcountry, this center and sanctuary is located in the scenic Francis Beidler Forest, an ancient virgin cypress swamp forest, and features thousands-year-old trees, an abundance of native wildlife, and over a mile of boardwalk trails. A nature center and gift shop are also on site. more... 

Azalea Park Main Street at West Fifth South Street, 843-871-6000, A relaxing 12 acre oasis that is surrounded by pine trees, ponds, and azaleas and features an amphitheater, walking paths, tennis courts, a permanent public sculpture, and picnic tables. This park is the site of the annual Flowertown Festival & Sculpture in the South.  more...

Trails and Tails Tours 139 West Luke Avenue, Summerville, SC 29484, 843-821-4022, Discover historic Summerville and the surrounding areas with this full service tour company that provides an array of services including group tours, day trips, multi-day excursions, corporate planning, and private tours.