Sumter, SC

Travel Guide

The beautiful black waters of Swan Lake form the setting for the spectacular Iris Gardens. The lake is dotted with colorful islands, and wildlife is abundant. The only public park in the United States to feature all eight swan species, Swan Lake-Iris Gardens is also home to some of the nation's most intensive plantings of Japanese iris
The beautiful black waters of Swan Lake form the setting for the spectacular Iris Gardens. The lake is dotted with colorful islands, and wildlife is abundant. The only public park in the United States to feature all eight swan species, Swan Lake-Iris Gardens is also home to some of the nation's most intensive plantings of Japanese iris
Swan wing statue at the Swan Lake park in SC. The only public park in the United States to feature all eight swan species, Swan Lake-Iris Gardens is also home to some of the nation's most intensive plantings ...
Sunset at Second Mill Pond. Second Mill Pond is a large pond in southwest Sumter with many beautiful homes built around it. #goldenhour
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Woodspring Suites Sumter Near Shaw Afb

Woodspring Suites Sumter Near Shaw Afb

2.5 out of 5
2715 Broad Street Sumter SC
The price is AED 400 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
AED 400
AED 448 total
15 Mar - 16 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sumter. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions Sumter Mall and Palmetto Park are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (173 reviews)
The ease of checkout and stay

Reviewed on 26 February 2026

Woodspring Suites Sumter Near Shaw Afb
Hyatt Place Sumter / Downtown

Hyatt Place Sumter / Downtown

3 out of 5
18 N Main St Sumter SC
The price is AED 702 per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
AED 702
AED 786 total
20 Mar - 21 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Sumter. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (906 reviews)
My complaint is not with the hotel....it was excellent and the staff was superb. Hotels.com made this reservation for ? plus ? for cancellation insurance. The cancellation insurance was supposed to be ? but when I asked Hotels.com said the price was for two days since I checked in on the 25th and ...

Reviewed on 28 February 2026

Hyatt Place Sumter / Downtown
Tru by Hilton Sumter

Tru by Hilton Sumter

2.5 out of 5
2607 Broad Street Sumter SC
The price is AED 449 per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
AED 449
AED 503 total
22 Mar - 23 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Sumter. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (697 reviews)
They couldnt get ys checked in for over an hour, the ac and they heat was horrible and the room was too small. The customer service was very nice though.

Reviewed on 23 February 2026

Tru by Hilton Sumter
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Charming 3-bedroom house in wonderful Sumter

Charming 3-bedroom house in wonderful Sumter

2 out of 5
Sumter SC
Stay at this vacation home in Sumter. Enjoy air conditioning. Popular attractions Sumter Mall and Palmetto Park are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (23 reviews)
The house is very nice place to stay.

Reviewed on 8 February 2026

Charming 3-bedroom house in wonderful Sumter
The Farm House on Adams

The Farm House on Adams

Sumter SC
Stay at this vacation home in Sumter. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Swan Lake Playground and Swan Lake Iris Gardens are ...
The Farm House on Adams
3 bedroom home located within a mile from downtown

3 bedroom home located within a mile from downtown

Sumter SC
Stay at this vacation home in Sumter. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Jenkins Center and Birnie Center are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (11 reviews)
It was dark when we arrived, there were people out on the street, loud, carrying on and we could smell marijuana real strong. There were horns honking and loud voices outside that we did not feel safe. The steps were soft, lacking paint, the inside doors were dirty, which made us wonder what else ...

Reviewed on 4 November 2025

3 bedroom home located within a mile from downtown
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Popular places to visit

Landscape of the swan lake Iris Gardens park in the daylight in Sumter, South Carolina

Swan Lake Iris Gardens

4.5/5(28 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Swan Lake Iris Gardens, a lovely green space in Sumter. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Swan Lake Iris Gardens

Palmetto Tennis Center

4/5(3 reviews)

Catch an event at Palmetto Tennis Center during your trip to Sumter. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Palmetto Tennis Center

Sumter Mall

3.5/5(61 reviews)

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Sumter Mall during your visit to Sumter. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Sumter Mall

Patriots Sports Plex

4.5/5(4 reviews)

After visiting Patriots Sports Plex, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Sumter. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Patriots Sports Plex

Morris College

Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Morris College during your visit to Sumter. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Morris College

Borough House Plantation

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can find out about the history of Sumter with a stop at Borough House Plantation. While you're here, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Borough House Plantation

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