Ride a trolley through Savannah’s historic district as stories from the Southern city’s past is revealed. Walk through the quaint tree-filled town squares as architectural wonders are pointed out. Learn the story of the town’s famous chef, Paula Dean, and sample a Southern buffet at her renowned restaurant.
TAKE A GHOST TOUR
Old Town Trolley’s Ghosts and Gravestones tour is a fun option for the evening. Lots of the ghost tales from the town’s history are shared by the ghost hosts who are entertaining. The tour includes stops at Sorrel-Weed House, which was featured in Ghost Hunters, and a local cemetery. Zach Lewis of Banks County and his girlfriend, Casey Arnett, are shown taking a ghost tour.
Savannah sojourn: Architecture, food, history tours offered
Savannah is filled with history and there are many tours to choose from to learn about the city’s past and how the history has been preserved. Savannah is an easy driving destination for North Georgians with several routes through quaint Southern towns to choose from.
During a recent four-day weekend, we sampled several of the tours offered, as well as some wonderful seafood and a morning at the beach at nearby Tybee Island. The short stay left us planning a return trip to see more that Savannah has to offer.
A great way to start the trip is with a trolley tour which gives you a great overview of the city. Take one of the “off-on” tours so that you can get off and stroll around on your own and then hop back on a trolley to take you to another area of the town.
We chose Old Savannah Tours and found the history overview to be interesting and informative. Our guide was humorous and gave us lots of interesting facts about the town. Fourteen trolley stops are offered in some of the town’s most popular locations. Old Savannah Tours also offers a Paula Dean tour that includes lunch at Lady and Sons.
For more information, go to www.oldsavannahtours.com.
Savannah is one of America’s oldest towns, established in 1733, and there are plenty of ghost stories. Several ghost stories, including walking tours, a tour in a black trolley and even a tour in a hearse, are among those offered.
Old Town Trolley’s Ghosts and Gravestones tour is a fun option for the evening. Lots of the ghost tales from the town’s history are shared by the ghost hosts who are entertaining. The tour includes stops at Sorrel-Weed House, which was featured in Ghost Hunters, and a local cemetery. For more information, go to www.ghostandgravestones.com.
Savannah is famous for its town squares that create small parks throughout the town. Fountains, monuments and centuries old Oak trees are found in these parks that make a great place to have lunch and relax. Many walking tours are offered and include stops in many of the squares.
One of the popular walking tours is Architectural Tours of Savannah which is led by Jonathan Stalcup, a graduate of Savannah College of Arts and Design. Strolling though Savannah is the best way to get a close up look at the architecture. For more information, go to www.architecturalsavannah.com.
MORNING AT TYBEE
Tybee Island is only a 30-minute drive from Savannah and is a great way to spend a few hours of even all day. We parked at one of the beach access sites and carried our chairs to the beach. It wasn’t crowded at all and there was a cool breeze. I still got plenty of sun.
A visit to Tybee Island is not complete without a stop at The Crab Shack. Casual outdoor dining with the motto, “Where the elite eat in their bare feet,” it is simply wonderful. We lunched on raw oysters on the half shell, boiled shrimp and crab stew. Low country boil, boiled crabs, clams, crawfish and mussels are other options. You can’t miss the Crab Shack. Take a right at the sign as you enter the island.
While in the downtown Savannah area, Alligator Soul is a great choice for dinner out. Our friendly server, Roscoe, offered tips on dishes to try and other things to do while in town. The meal starts with fresh bread and butter with honey, lemon and chives, which makes for a unique and tasty combination. You must try the wonderful soul salad, which has figs, red pepper, cheese and amazing sweet potato croutons. My entrée was scallops which had been caught off the South Carolina coast that day. All of the seafood options are fresh and there are plenty of options.
WHERE TO STAY
A new option for accommodations is Marriott’s Spring Hill Suites, located at 150 Montgomery Street in the historic district. Located only three blocks from River Street and a few minutes from City Market and Broughton Street with all of its restaurants and businesses.
The spacious studio suites feature a small living room with a large sectional sofa, microwave and small refrigerator. The bedroom side of the suite has two queen size beds, a large flat screen television and two bathrooms. The décor is bright and modern.
Many hotels offer a complimentary breakfast but the one at Spring Hill Suites is among the best. Waffles, fruit, eggs, sausage or ham, bagels, oatmeal, pastries, cereal and yogurt are among the selections offered each day. The hotel has a large, open breakfast area with plenty of seating.
For more information, call 912-629-5300 or go to www.marriott.com and search for the Spring Hill Suites location in Savannah.
For more information on a trip to savannah, go to www.visitsavannah.com.
During a recent four-day weekend, we sampled several of the tours offered, as well as some wonderful seafood and a morning at the beach at nearby Tybee Island. The short stay left us planning a return trip to see more that Savannah has to offer.
A great way to start the trip is with a trolley tour which gives you a great overview of the city. Take one of the “off-on” tours so that you can get off and stroll around on your own and then hop back on a trolley to take you to another area of the town.
We chose Old Savannah Tours and found the history overview to be interesting and informative. Our guide was humorous and gave us lots of interesting facts about the town. Fourteen trolley stops are offered in some of the town’s most popular locations. Old Savannah Tours also offers a Paula Dean tour that includes lunch at Lady and Sons.
For more information, go to www.oldsavannahtours.com.
Savannah is one of America’s oldest towns, established in 1733, and there are plenty of ghost stories. Several ghost stories, including walking tours, a tour in a black trolley and even a tour in a hearse, are among those offered.
Old Town Trolley’s Ghosts and Gravestones tour is a fun option for the evening. Lots of the ghost tales from the town’s history are shared by the ghost hosts who are entertaining. The tour includes stops at Sorrel-Weed House, which was featured in Ghost Hunters, and a local cemetery. For more information, go to www.ghostandgravestones.com.
Savannah is famous for its town squares that create small parks throughout the town. Fountains, monuments and centuries old Oak trees are found in these parks that make a great place to have lunch and relax. Many walking tours are offered and include stops in many of the squares.
One of the popular walking tours is Architectural Tours of Savannah which is led by Jonathan Stalcup, a graduate of Savannah College of Arts and Design. Strolling though Savannah is the best way to get a close up look at the architecture. For more information, go to www.architecturalsavannah.com.
MORNING AT TYBEE
Tybee Island is only a 30-minute drive from Savannah and is a great way to spend a few hours of even all day. We parked at one of the beach access sites and carried our chairs to the beach. It wasn’t crowded at all and there was a cool breeze. I still got plenty of sun.
A visit to Tybee Island is not complete without a stop at The Crab Shack. Casual outdoor dining with the motto, “Where the elite eat in their bare feet,” it is simply wonderful. We lunched on raw oysters on the half shell, boiled shrimp and crab stew. Low country boil, boiled crabs, clams, crawfish and mussels are other options. You can’t miss the Crab Shack. Take a right at the sign as you enter the island.
While in the downtown Savannah area, Alligator Soul is a great choice for dinner out. Our friendly server, Roscoe, offered tips on dishes to try and other things to do while in town. The meal starts with fresh bread and butter with honey, lemon and chives, which makes for a unique and tasty combination. You must try the wonderful soul salad, which has figs, red pepper, cheese and amazing sweet potato croutons. My entrée was scallops which had been caught off the South Carolina coast that day. All of the seafood options are fresh and there are plenty of options.
WHERE TO STAY
A new option for accommodations is Marriott’s Spring Hill Suites, located at 150 Montgomery Street in the historic district. Located only three blocks from River Street and a few minutes from City Market and Broughton Street with all of its restaurants and businesses.
The spacious studio suites feature a small living room with a large sectional sofa, microwave and small refrigerator. The bedroom side of the suite has two queen size beds, a large flat screen television and two bathrooms. The décor is bright and modern.
Many hotels offer a complimentary breakfast but the one at Spring Hill Suites is among the best. Waffles, fruit, eggs, sausage or ham, bagels, oatmeal, pastries, cereal and yogurt are among the selections offered each day. The hotel has a large, open breakfast area with plenty of seating.
For more information, call 912-629-5300 or go to www.marriott.com and search for the Spring Hill Suites location in Savannah.
For more information on a trip to savannah, go to www.visitsavannah.com.
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