Where will your next weekend take you? Cruising down a country road on 600ccs, or down a wooded pathway on 10 speeds? Floating with friends on a warm, gentle river or paddling in the sun with your best, four-legged pal? You can hit 18 award-winning links, or picnic in a sculpture-filled park. Explore centuries-old settlements, or tuck into unforgettable country cooking. Why choose just one thing – when you can do it all? It’s time to Do More in Dorchester County!

Just a short drive from bustling Lowcountry cities, we offer plenty of natural beauty and memory-making activities.

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Visit the Ashley River Park! Featuring 83 acres along the river, enjoy the splashpad, fishing pond, trails, playgrounds, and dog parks. 

Or walk the River Bluff Trail at Givhans Ferry State Park for a scenic view of the Edisto River. Hike the Old Loop Trail and explore the various plants, landscapes and animal habitats.

Enjoy more urban scenery? Head for the 6-mile Sawmill Branch Trail that links Gahagan Park to the Oakbrook area.

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Travel back in time and visit historical sites in Dorchester County like Colonial Dorchester State Historic Park, featuring the town of Dorchester which was founded in 1697. Visitors can stroll along the beautiful Ashley River and visit archaeological sites, the brick bell tower remains of St. George’s Anglican Church, and the fort made of tabby oyster-shell concrete. 

How about visiting the oldest landscaped gardens, the house museum, stable yards at Middleton Place?   

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Love culture and the arts? Dorchester County has an array of local artists, musicians, and performers.

Visitors can enjoy the Summerville Orchestra offering concerts and programs throughout the year. Or take a stroll through downtown Summerville to the Public Works Arts Center that features rotating exhibitions, and various classes and programs. 

If you love theatre, check out the Flowertown Players, who have been creating theatrical presentations for town residents and visitors for four decades. 

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Want to find ways to give back to your community? Dorchester County has several opportunities for those who love to make a difference in their neighborhood.

Are you someone who likes to get their hands dirty and enjoys creating things? You can put these habits to use with Dorchester Habitat For Humanity. There you can work to help build a better neighborhood for those in need - literally!

For the animal lovers out there, you can always give back through Dorchester Paws. They serve as an open admission shelter that heavily relies on volunteers, fosters, and donations to assist thousands of animals every year.

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