Travel + Leisure: This South Carolina Town Has Nature Trails, Serene Gardens Filled With Swans, and a Walkable Downtown an Hour From Columbia Sumter, South Carolina, is the perfect weekend escape, offering nature trails, a swan garden, and a walkable downtown with restaurants, shops, and a brewery. This South Carolina Town Has Nature Trails, Serene Gardens Filled With Swans, and a Walkable Downtown an Hour From Columbia