The "park bench" scene which opens the film Forrest Gump was filmed on the north side of Chippewa Square. The bench was a fiberglass prop, rather than one of the park's actual benches.
So much to see here, don't miss the lunch counter where "sit ins" occurred…
Of course you have to buy at least one praline, they're amazing! The caramel apples are fantastic too!
Completed as a home and entertainment residence for William and Julia Scarbrough in 1819, it is one of the few buildings left in Savannah designed by William Jay.www.architecturalsavannah.com
The crab soup and shrimp basket is excellent! Great customer service from the moment we walked in! If you are able come when they first open, few people and more room to explore!
Who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned ice cream cone? Leopold's has wonderful sandwiches (think PB&J, Club & their famous shrimp salad) and delightful, unique ice cream flavors!
It's not a trip to Savannah without a trip to Forsyth Park and a photo by the beautiful fountain!
Let my brother, Bubba, set you up with some of Savannah's best and freshest seafood!
Designed by William Jay as a mansion for Alexander Telfair, attic and rotunda designed by Detlef Lienau when Mary Telfair left the property as a museum in the 1880s.www.architecturalsavannah.com
The Crab Shack is a great place to eat on Tybee Island for a relaxing meal and consider it a tradition whenever we visit the island. Mark this one down as a MUST SEE on your visit. Guten appetit! READ Подробнее.
I love the atmosphere and ambience. Definitely the coolest bar on River Street! Get the Savannah Tea and you won't be disappointed.
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. It's all about the gin martini in the plastic cup. Подробнее.
Did you know? The museum occupies the former Central of Georgia Railway passenger shed, built in the 1870s. It’s built on the site of the Revolutionary War Battle of Savannah, fought in October 1779. Подробнее.
Off the beaten path, but definitely worth the trip! Ethereal, beautiful, picturesque, and unlike anyplace else I have ever been. The highlight of my trip to Savannah.
Did you know? The name Tybee has various interpretations but most historians believe it derives from the Native American Euchee word for "salt" - one of many natural resources found on the island. Подробнее.
Made famous in "Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil," this home was originally built for Hugh Mercer by John Norris in 1860... completed 1871 by Muller & Bruyn.www.architecturalsavannah.com
What a sweet coffee shop! I liked the vibe here, people were friendly, they had lots of desserts, and coffee is pretty good.
Great fried shrimp. Homemade mashed potatos. Can't go wrong with the great beer selections either.
Visit this architectural and cultural treasure to learn more about the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Girl Scouts' founder, Juliette Gordon Low, better known as "Daisy"
This gallery/store offers a ton of clever one-off gems, like floral pins made from prom-dress scraps and minuscule paintings rendered on old playing cards. Подробнее.
The best fried chicken served family style for a real southern experience! It's worth the wait!
Formerly a USDA Plant Introduction Station, it was known locally as The Bamboo Farm. For more than 60 years, plant materials gathered by plant explorers from all parts of the world are planted here. Подробнее.
The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum preserves for all Americans the stories of courage, character & patriotism displayed by the men & women of the Eighth Air Force from World War II to present.
If you don't have reservations, try the Tavern downstairs. The Southern Sushi is must, don't let the word "sushi" scare you off, it's delicious! And get some oysters on your salad!
