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Black Creek Golf Club
277 Canterwood Dr · Black Creek · 912-858-4653
This course is a short, but tight trek so you won't need your driver, but have a variety of shots handy because Black Creek is sure to challenge all s ... (more) ... |
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Bonaventure Cemetery
330 Bonaventure Rd · Savannah · 912-651-6843
This mesmerizing cemetery is a beautiful place to visit to view intricate funereal statues, including a famous one of a small girl who died at age six ... (more) ... |
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Captain Mike's Dolphin Tours
1 Old U S Hwy 80 · Lazaretto Creek Marina · Tybee Island · 912-786-5848
Seeing the dolphins frolic in the ocean is a delightful perk of this 1˝-hour tour, which also gives you wonderful views of the lighthouse and Tybee Is ... (more) ... |
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Carriage Tours of Savannah
10 Warner St · Savannah · 912-236-6756
These horse-drawn carriage tours through the Historic District are narrated and last about an hour, enlightening riders about the city's heritage and ... (more) ... |
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City Market
W Saint Julian St · Savannah · 912-232-4903
A long-lived Savannah tradition, the original City Market opened in 1755 as a fish, game, and produce market. Although the historic structure no longe ... (more) ... |
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Cobblestone Tours
Abercorn St and Oglethorpe Ave · Colonial Park Cemetery · Savannah · 912-604-3007
For a first-hand experience of Savannah's history and lore, let this company be your guide. Costumed tour leaders share their wealth of knowledge abou ... (more) ... |
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Colonial Park Cemetery
201 W Oglethorpe Ave · Savannah · 912-651-6843
This central city graveyard is the resting place of many early Savannah residents, especially from the 1750-1853 time frame. Buried here, for instance ... (more) ... |
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Downtown Athletic Club
1 E Broughton St · Savannah · 912-236-4874
A health club located in the downtown area with state of the art equipment. Recently voted best health club in Savannah. Tourists are welcome, with da ... (more) ... |
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Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home
207 E Charlton St · Lafayette Square · Savannah · 912-233-6014
Take the opportunity to view the home of one of the South's most famous authors at this now-renovated structure. Two floors of the home have been rest ... (more) ... |
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Forsyth Park
Bull St · between Park and Gaston · Savannah
A tiered, cast-iron fountain is the focal point of this lovely 30-acre park. The fountain, purchased from France in 1851, was also featured in the mov ... (more) ... |
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Georgia Historical Society
501 Whitaker St · Savannah · 912-651-2125
Looking for information on Georgia history? This is the place to go! They have extensive archives of historical objects from the 1700s to the present ... (more) ... |
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Ghost Talk Ghost Walk
28 Abercorn St · Reynolds Square · Savannah · 912-233-3896
These tours depart at twilight from the John Wesley monument, an apt historical signpost that indicates the tours' long-ago subject matter. Guides rel ... (more) ... |
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Ghosts & Legends® of Savannah Tour
2 E Bryan St · Johnson Square · Savannah · 866-264-8160
Engaging guides help bring the stories and mysteries of Savannah to life on these nighttime tours. The 90-minute excursions make roughly a mile-long c ... (more) ... |
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Hearse Ghost Tours
412 E Duffy St · Savannah · 912-695-1578
If you're interested in adding a measure of idiosyncratic fun (or perhaps unease) to your exploration of Savannah's spectral past, let this company ta ... (more) ... |
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Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
142 Bull St · Savannah · 912-233-4501
If you were ever a Girl Scout (or knew someone who was), you have to visit this beautiful home. Juliette Low, best known for founding the Girl Scouts, ... (more) ... |
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Lost Plantation Golf Club
1 Clubhouse Dr · Rincon · 912-826-2092
This well-maintained wetlands course (formerly Willopeg) features large greens and narrow fairways. A long trek, Lost Plantation has an abundant numbe ... (more) ... |
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Low Country River Excursions
8005 Old Tybee Rd · Bull River Marina · Savannah · 910-897-7300
If the idea of all of Savannah's ghost tours freaks you out a bit, you'll find relief on these relaxing cruises. As you glide down the river, guides t ... (more) ... |
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Mercer Williams House Museum
429 Bull St · Savannah · 912-236-6352
Built in 1871, this house is one of the most beautiful homes in Savannah and also one of the most famous. Formerly owned by Jim Williams, it was featu ... (more) ... |
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Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum
175 Bourne Ave · (exit 102 on I-95) · Pooler · 912-748-8888
This museum is a must-see if you're interested in learning more about aviation history. Open since 1996, it features exhibits concerning the history o ... (more) ... |
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Old Savannah Tours
301 Martin Luther King Blvd · Savannah Visitor's Information Center · Savannah · 912-234-8128
With more than a generation of experience, this company has treated countless visitors to the inside story of Savannah's beauty and history. A variety ... (more) ... |
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Old Town Trolley Tours
234 Martin Luther King Blvd · Visitors Center City Market · Savannah · 800-213-2474
As you board these trolleys, a guide provides running commentary; en route, guests travel in open-air cars and take in the sights and sounds of the to ... (more) ... |
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Old Tybee Railroad Scenic Trail
Hwy 80 East · at Bull River · Tybee Island
Once a railroad track that carried beachgoers from the city out to Tybee Island, this pathway is now a trail for walking, jogging, and biking. It's 6˝ ... (more) ... |
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Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum
460 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd · Savannah · 912-231-8900
Occupying what was formerly a five-story bank for African-Americans, this engaging museum tracks the fight for, and history of, civil rights in Savann ... (more) ... |
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River Street
River St · Savannah
No trip to Savannah is complete without a trip down world-famous River Street. Lined with shops and restaurants on one side and bordered by the Savann ... (more) ... |
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River Street Riverboat Company
9 E River St · Savannah · 912-232-6404
A riverboat cruise promises a fun way to see River Street – and approaches it from a unique perspective. Several types of cruises are available, inclu ... (more) ... |
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It could almost be said that Savannah's best sights and activities are the city itself, or at least its historic district. Impressive architecture, including 18th- and 19th-century streets and structures, give it endless appeal, especially in these latter days where everything seems to be disposable. The solidity of cobblestone streets, the longevity of cotton warehouses, and the eternal presence of the river give Savannah an almost eternal presence. And the beauty of mature trees, lush plantings, and comfortable climes make the coastal getaway even more attractive. Take the opportunity to explore all of these features, from Bonaventure Cemetery to the Mercer Williams House Museum. Marvel at the tenacity of Tybee Island Light Station, which has kept a seaward watch for hundreds of years, and try to imagine the glory of the original estate at Wormsloe Historic Site. Even places as familiar as Forsyth Park and the City Market bear a moment of admiration for their ability to make the city as beautiful and engaging as it remains today. And certainly, take advantage of Savannah's many, many tours, which recount prior glories and past tragedies. Some of them, it seems, were apparently so traumatic that the spirits associated with them became inextricably tied to the physical world, a point that many guides delightedly share with visitors, piquing their curiosity, chilling their bones.
