a copy of the official Savannah visitors` guide
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a copy of the official Savannah visitors` guide
Savannah YOUR 2014 OFFICIAL GUIDE Visit Escape the Ordinary 9 Unforgettable Adventures VisitSavannah.com 1.877.SAVANNAH Casual to Fine, time there is always for the Live Oak Family of Restaurants locally owned and operated. www.dinesavannah.com L i v e O a k R e s ta u R a n t G R O u p Why Stay in an Ordinary Hotel When You Visit Savannah? Stay in one of the unique properties in the Bed and Breakfasts of Savannah collection, and be charmed by our one-of-a-kind rooms, historic district locations, delightful gardens and exceptional service. Plus, you’ll enjoy complimentary turndown, wine and cheese, and breakfast with every stay. It all adds up to a great value that will make your time in Savannah not just a visit, but an experience. A horse-drawn carriage awaits a guest at The Gastonian The Gastonian 220 E. Gaston St (912) 232-2869 1-800-322-6603 Gastonian.com The Kehoe House 123 Habersham St (912) 232-1020 1-800-820-1020 KehoeHouse.com Eliza Thompson House 5 W. Jones St (912) 236-3620 1-800-348-9378 ElizaThompsonHouse.com Olde Harbour Inn 508 E. Factors Walk (912) 234-4100 1-800-553-6533 OldeHarbourInn.com East Bay Inn 225 E. Bay St (912) 238-1225 1-800-500-1225 EastBayInn.com The Marshall House 123 E. Broughton St (912) 644-7896 1-800-589-6304 MarshallHouse.com . TELFAIR ACADEMY 121 Barnard Street on Telfair Square JEPSON CENTER 207 West York Street on Telfair Square OWENS-THOMAS HOUSE 124 Abercorn Street on Oglethorpe Square This former Telfair family mansion contains two 19th-century period rooms and houses 19th- and 20thcentury American and European art. Savannah’s cultural hub offers worldclass art, the children’s ArtZeum, the Jepson Café, shopping, art classes and lectures. The Owens-Thomas House is considered one of the finest examples of English Regency architecture in America. 912.790.8800 TELFAIR.ORG LOCATED ONLY MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH, WHERE T EIGHTH AIR FORCE WAS ACTIVATED IN 1942, THE 90,000 SQUARE FO DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE HISTORY AND STORIES OF THE EIGHT “GREATEST AIR ARMADA OF ALL TIME”. COME HEAR THE UNFORGETT BRAVERY, EXPERIENCE A BOMBER MISSION AND BRIEFING, AND SEE WORLD WAR II B-17 FLYING FORTRESS “CITY RESTORATION OF THE National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force “One of the World’s Most Powerful Museum Experiences” Present this ad for $1 off Adult Admi Present this ad for $1 off Adult LOCATED ONLY MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH EIGHTH AIR FORCE WAS ACTIVATED IN 1942, THE 90,000 S DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE HISTORY AND STORIES OF TH “GREATEST AIR ARMADA OF ALL TIME”. COME HEAR THE UN BRAVERY , EXPERIENCE BOMBER MISSION AND BRIEFING, Present this ad forA $1 off Adult Admission! RESTORATION OF THE WORLD WAR II B-17 FLYING FORTR LOCATED ONLY MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH, WHERE THE U.S. ARMY INSIDE MUSEUM S COMBAT IN 1942,THE THE 90,000 SQUARE ’FOOT MUSEUM IS GALL EIGHTH AIR FORCE WAS ACTIVATED DEDICATED TO PRESERVING THE HISTORY AND STORIES OF THE EIGHTH AIR FORCE, THE “GREATEST AIR ARMADA OF ALL TIME”. COME HEAR THE UNFORGETTABLE STORIES OF BRAVERY, EXPERIENCE A BOMBER MISSION AND BRIEFING, AND SEE THE ONGOING RESTORATION OF THE WORLD WAR II B-17 FLYING FORTRESS “CITY OF SAVANNAH” INSIDE THE MUSEUM’S COMBAT GALLERY. Ample free parking • Interactive Memorial Gardens • Gift Sh Miss Sophie’s Pub: Serving Lunch Mo Ample free parking • Interactive exhibits Memorial Gardens • Gift Shop Miss Sophie’s Pub: LunchAvenue Monday-Friday 175Serving Bourne (Exit 102 on Pooler, GAon31322 • 912-748-88 175 Bourne Avenue (Exit 102 I-95) Pooler, GA 31322 • 912-748-8888 Open Daily 9 am - 5 pm Open Daily 9 am - 5 pm www.mightyeighth.org www.mightyeighth.org Closed: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day Closed: New Year’s Day, Easter, Thanksgiving, and TABLE OF CONTENTS VISIT SAVANNAH Choose Your Experience 12 Welcome Letters Essential Savannah 14 Quirks and Culture Historic but hip, classic but cool, Georgia’s first city is anything but ordinary. To get the most out of your visit, don’t just tour— explore. That’s Savannah! 18 What’s Happening The Hostess City of the South stays packed with fun year-round. Get the highlights on our social calendar. 22 Our Bucket List Follow our scavenger hunt of signature Savannah adventures—and get your bearings among our famous squares. 26 Select your personal travel profile to discover a custom Savannah itinerary that’s just right for you. 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42 44 45 The The The The The The The The The The Romantic History Buff Hip Family Foodie Nature Lover Arts Aficionado Shell Seeker Ghost Hunter Best Friends Buddy System Start Exploring To make your planning process a snap, we’ve laid out the perfect places to eat, drink, dance, paddle, shop, tour and more. 46 62 70 76 78 82 84 88 92 Places to Stay Food & Drink Shopping Entertainment Arts & Culture Outdoor Activities Tours & Adventure Travel Services On the Map VISIT SAVANNAH 10 | VisitSavannah.com What’s Online VisitSavannah.com Visit Savannah Instantly! Your custom getaway is just a few clicks away. Search maps, weather updates, trip ideas and special offers at the all-new VisitSavannah.com, a dynamic, interactive experience packed with insider tips that will get you to the heart of the city in no time. PLAN IT ★ You can book accommodations, read user reviews and get the latest social media updates without leaving the website. MAP IT ★ You’ll find it easy to customize your search, revealing haunted hotels, Southern flavors, boat charters and other Savannah experiences on an easy-to-read map. platform, VisitSavannah.com is your key to the city. FOLLOW US ★ Join the thousands who follow Visit Savannah on social media. BRING IT ★ With quirky imagery, a playful voice and a responsive design that adapts to any digital GEOFF L. JOHNSON TOUR LIKE A LOCAL Henry Skipper President and CEO, National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force My Neighborhood: Wilmington Island You have to try: The fried chicken at Johnny Harris Restaurant on Victory Drive. It’s truly unique. Only in Savannah will you see: Runners and their dogs enjoying an early morning jog among the mossy oak trees and historic homes that surround Forsyth Park. Relive history by: Touring the squares and reading the historical markers. They tell the story of significant events in the history of Savannah. My Hostess City hero is: My father, who taught me to hunt and fish and be thankful for the privilege of living in this beautiful city. It’s worth a trip to: Fort Pulaski, where you can walk in Robert E. Lee’s footsteps by taking a tour of the Civil War-era fort. 11 | VisitSavannah.com Welcome to Savannah Our mayor and the Visit Savannah president offer a warm Hostess City greeting. On behalf of the Savannah City Council, welcome to one of the world’s most beautiful cities. We are extremely passionate about our community and try hard to make our guests feel at home. During your visit, we encourage you to see, taste, hear and enjoy all that Savannah has to offer. Visitors are captivated by Savannah’s beauty, heritage, charm—and especially our people. They are some of the friendliest you will find and take great pride in showing off their city. Make sure to chat with a few locals during your stay, and tell them Mayor Jackson sent you! A trip to Savannah simply would not be complete without sampling our famous Southern cuisine. In this town, you are sure to find some of the best shrimp ’n’ grits in the world. Take a stroll through one of our many museums, watch the huge ships glide past River Street, or do what I like to do and “shop ’til you drop!” We have plenty of transportation options in Savannah, but, since we are one of the most walkable cities in America, it’s easy to visit our world-famous squares—each a precious jewel. No matter what you do while you are here, Savannah draws you in with her open arms and true Southern hospitality … which is why I like to say, “Welcome to the Hostess City of the South!” You have chosen to explore one of America’s most beautiful and friendliest cities. Routinely ranked in the “Top 10 Places to Visit” by world-renowned travel publications and websites, including Condé Nast Traveler, Travel + Leisure magazine, Southern Living and TripAdvisor.com, Savannah is a welcoming escape from your day-to-day life. The Savannah experience means enjoying our culture, which blends the best of the old and the new in art, music and history. Savannah has a tour for everyone. Walking, carriage, trolley—and even Segway—tours showcase our architecture, history, hauntings and films. We also have a variety of museums dedicated to fine arts of all styles and eras, African-American history, gorgeous historic homes and notable people in Savannah’s story. To truly experience Savannah, park the car and start walking! Take advantage of being in one of the greenest, most pedestrian-friendly cities in America. Tour our 22 beautiful parklike squares, stroll along River Street and take a trip to Savannah’s backyard beach town, Tybee Island. Each offers a unique outdoor setting and activities for everyone. Thank you for visiting Savannah. Enjoy the best getaway you’ve ever had, and be sure to tell your friends and family about us. We look forward to welcoming y’all back soon. Sincerely, Sincerely, Edna Branch Jackson Mayor Joseph Marinelli President of Visit Savannah 12 | VisitSavannah.com GEOFF L. JOHNSON 13 | VisitSavannah.com ESSENTIAL SAVANNAH Quirks and Culture Historic but hip, classic but cool, Georgia’s first city is anything but ordinary. To get the most out of your visit, don’t just tour—explore! Learn the Language LOWCOUNTRY BOIL ★ An indigenous seafood SPANISH MOSS ★ Technically neither Spanish nor moss, this air plant is, in fact, a distant relative of the pineapple. It hangs like tinsel from Savannah’s tallest live oak trees, lending a moody, Gothic atmosphere to the city’s urban canopy. 14 | stew made with seasoned shrimp, sausage, corn and potatoes. Frequently cooked and eaten outside, this one-pot meal is always a good excuse to catch up with old friends and make new ones. VisitSavannah.com BY THE NUMBERS 2,758 = hours of Savannah sunshine per year 22 = our lush, park-like squares 1733 = the year we were founded as America’s 13th colony 77.1° = our average annual high temperature 500+ = restaurants in the Savannah area 2,372 VISIT SAVANNAH = vessels loading and unloading cargo at the Port of Savannah each year CHATHAM ARTILLERY PUNCH ★ A 12 million = approximate number of visitors each year GREEK REVIVAL ★ A lavish, antebellum style traditional party fuel made with gin, rum, rye, brandy, wine, champagne, tea and fruit. Said to have evolved at officers’ parties when multiple guests independently spiked the punch. (Also rumored to be our method for dodging fiery destruction at the end of Gen. William T. Sherman’s March to the Sea.) of architecture that drew on classical Greek details such as columns and temple façades. Prime examples include the Harper Fowlkes House on Orleans Square and Scarbrough House, site of the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum. OGLETHORPE ★ The name of our city’s founder, one of our famous squares, a beautiful east-west boulevard downtown and a large midtown mall. You’ll find Gen. James Oglethorpe’s solemn likeness in picturesque Chippewa Square. 15 | LIVE OAKS ★ So named for their constant cover of green leaves, these majestic trees can live for more than 1,000 years. Frequently laden with Spanish moss, the official state tree of Georgia only sheds its leaves in spring as new leaves push the old ones out of place. VisitSavannah.com ESSENTIAL SAVANNAH VISIT SAVANNAH Navigate Like a Native Circling the Squares ★ If you drive downtown, remember that traffic flows counterclockwise around our historic squares. Oncoming traffic must yield to traffic already in the square. And watch out for those one-way streets! Park Smart ★ Hold onto that quarter! Metered street parking is free on weekends and after 5 p.m. on weekdays. Find more tips on the Parking Services page at SavannahGa.gov. Get on Your Feet ★ Savannah AIRPORT TO DOWNTOWN ★ is truly a walking city. Ditch the car as much as possible and stroll our beautiful streets. You won’t be alone. Chatham Area Transit offers nonstop express bus service from the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport to the Joe Murray Rivers Jr. Intermodal Transit Center, 610 W. Oglethorpe Ave. The Airport Express Route 100X operates hourly from approximately 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. MondaySaturday. One-way fare is $1.50. Connect on the DOT ★ This fare-free system includes a 54-passenger 1930s streetcar on River Street, express shuttles circling Savannah’s National Landmark Historic District and a water ferry to Hutchinson Island. Get the lay of the land at ConnectOnTheDot.com. Get Your Bearings ★ In the National Landmark Historic District, the Savannah River is located to the north and Victory Drive is located to the south. Middle Ground ★ Bull Street serves as the divider for Savannah’s east/west streets. For example, 101 E. Bay St. is one block east of Bull Street, while 107 W. Jones St. is one block west of Bull Street. VISIT SAVANNAH Hot Tip ★ To learn more about our eclectic culture, select “Essential Savannah” at VisitSavannah.com. 16 | VisitSavannah.com reinvent the perfect vacation reclaim a night out recapture your youth Savannah Mall is so much more than a mall. Sure, we have great shopping options like Dillard’s, Target and Burlington, but Savannah Mall is really about fun. Whether you’re taking a break and letting loose at Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill, racing around the track at Pole Position or getting a jump on your next outdoor adventure at Bass Pro Shops, Savannah Mall is the perfect place to unwind when you’re in town. COLOR SPECS. PMS 229 C PMS 465 C VINYL (TRANSLUSCENT) ORACAL 008 HEATHER RED ORACAL 081 LIGHT BROWN There’s always something happening here. VINYL (OPAQUE) ORACAL 048 BORDEAUX ORACAL 811 SAHARA BEIGE Open Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Sunday Noon to 6:00 p.m. 14045 Abercorn Street, Savannah GA 31419 | www.SavannahMall.com Horizontal COMING SOON NOW OPEN Stacked © 2012 COOPER CARRY, INC. 191 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 2400, Atlanta, GA 30303-1770 Tel: 404-237-2000 • Fax: 404-237-0276 • www.coopercarry.com The Savannah Mall Urban Retail Properties, LLC. Sa v a n n a h , G e o r g i a 3 14 1 9 Angelo Carusi Principal Stephen Carlin Project Manager Stephen Carlin March 8, 2013 G-0.1 Project Nº 20120238.01 M:\2012\20120238\02_Schematic Design Logo Design NTS Designer Date Phase Page Number Scale ESSENTIAL SAVANNAH VISIT SAVANNAH What’s Happening The Hostess City of the South stays packed with fun year-round. Here are some of the highlights on our social calendar. January–March Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day Celebration 912-234-5502, mlkingsavannah.com Savannah Tire Hockey Classic 912-644-6414, savannahtirehockeyclassic.com Georgia Days Celebration 912-651-2125, georgiahistory.com Savannah Book Festival 912-598-4040, savannahbookfestival.org Savannah Black Heritage Festival 912-358-4309, savannahblackheritagefestival.com Super Museum Sunday 912-651-2125, georgiahistory.com Savannah Irish Festival savannahirish.org Savannah Stopover Music Festival savannahstopover.com Tara Feis Irish Celebration 912-651-6417, savannahga.gov Tybee Irish Heritage Parade 912-786-5444, visittybee.com VISIT SAVANNAH 18 | VisitSavannah.com St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Celebration 912-233-4804, savannahsaintpatricksday.com Savannah Music Festival 912-234-3378, savannahmusicfestival.org Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens 912-234-8054, savannahtourofhomes.org April–June Savannah Fashion Week savannahfashionweek.org N.O.G.S. Tour of Hidden Gardens 912-447-3879, gardenclubofsavannah.org DO DOYOU YOU KNOW? KNOW? Gen. William T. Sherman gave the city of Savannah to President Abraham Lincoln as a Christmas gift in 1864, sparing the city from his destructive March to the Sea. Historic Savannah Foundation’s Preservation Festival 912-233-7787, myhsf.org Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade 912-786-5444, tybeevisit.com Savannah Asian Festival 912-651-6417, savannahga.gov Seafood Fest on the River 912-234-0295, riverstreetsavannah.com July–September SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival 912-525-5231, scad.edu SCAD Sand Arts Festival 912-525-5231, scad.edu Fourth of July on the River 912-234-0295, riverstreetsavannah.com Fourth of July Fireworks on the Beach 912-786-5444, visittybee.com Savannah Challenger Tennis Tournament 912-598-3500, savannahchallenger.com Savannah Craft Brew Fest savannahcraftbrewfest.com Savannah Pride Festival savpride.com Savannah Scottish Games 912-233-6017, savannahscottishgames.com Savannah Jazz Festival 404-997-3281, savannahjazzfestival.org Savannah VOICE Festival 855-766-7372, savannahvoicefestival.org October–December Tybee Island Pirate Fest 912-786-5444, tybeepiratefest.com Picnic in the Park 912-651-6417, savannahga.gov Savannah Greek Festival 912-236-8256, stpaul.ga.goarch.org St. Vincent’s Academy Annual Tour of Homes & Tea 912-236-5505, svatourofhomes.com GEOFF L. JOHNSON TOUR LIKE A LOCAL Tania Smith-Jones Site administrator, Pin Point Heritage Museum My Neighborhood: Windsor Forest Only in Savannah will you see: The beautiful My Hostess City hero is: Mayor Edna Jackson squares and friendly people. because she exemplifies the virtuous woman. Don’t leave town without: Benne It’s worth a trip to: wafers from Byrd Cookie Company. Relive history by: Going to see and experience the life of the Gullah Geechee people at Pin Point Heritage Museum. Ossabaw Island, a barrier island and heritage preserve just south of Savannah. It’s accessible only by boat and the general public must apply to explore beyond the beach, but the experience is spiritually enlightening. 19 | VisitSavannah.com ESSENTIAL SAVANNAH SAVANNAH COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival 912-233-1547, mickveisrael.org Concours d’Elegance and Motoring Festival 843-785-7469, hhiconcours.com Savannah Rock ’n’ Roll Marathon 912-644-6414, runrocknroll.competitor.com/savannah Savannah Film Festival 912-525-5050, filmfest.scad.edu Telfair Art Fair 912-790-8800, telfair.org DO YOU KNOW? Savannah built the nation’s first golf course in 1794. Today, it’s known as the Savannah Golf Club. Savannah Harbor Boat Parade of Lights 912-201-2000, westinsavannah.com New Year’s Eve Fireworks on the River 912-234-0295, riverstreetsavannah.com ENMARK Savannah River Bridge Run 912-644-6414, savannahriverbridgerun.com Tybee New Year’s Eve Fireworks 912-786-5444, visittybee.com Christmas on the River and Lighted Parade 912-234-0295, riverstreetsavannah.com Taste of Savannah 912-232-1223, tourismleadershipcouncil.com Savannah’s Annual Holiday Tour of Homes 912-236-8362, dnaholidaytour.com Savannah Food and Wine Festival 912-232-1223, savannahfoodandwinefest.com City Market Holiday Open House 912-232-4903, savannahcitymarket.com City Market New Year’s Eve Celebration 912-232-4903, savannahcitymarket.com Hot Tip ★ For more unforgettable local events, select “Upcoming Events” at VisitSavannah.com 20 | VisitSavannah.com WHATEVER YOUR PALATE ... GASLIGHT’S GOT YOU COVERED 17 Lincoln St. 4430 Habersham St. 325 E. Bay St. 1611 Habersham St. gaslight-group.com Southern charm meets modern luxury at the newly-reimagined Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, in the heart of the historic Savannah River District. Come experience all the Resort has to offer. 912.201.2000 westinsavannah.com ESSENTIAL SAVANNAH VISIT SAVANNAH Our Bucket List Follow this scavenger hunt of signature Savannah experiences. 1 Get Hip to the Squares Our revolutionary urban plan dates back to the city’s founding and peppers our metropolitan grid with 22 lush miniature parks—each with its own character and history. For example, peaceful Washington Square was once the site of Gen. Oglethorpe’s experimental garden, whereas bustling Wright Square is a mecca for shoppers and students alike. Brick-lined Ellis Square conceals ample parking and boasts a playful fountain, while adjacent Telfair Square is a serene center for the arts. 2 Go “Haunting” The American Institute of Parapsychology named Savannah “America’s Most Haunted City.” Some of our spirits are sad, some sassy, some friendly and some scary. And according to local legend, they’re all around us. 3 Stop, Collaborate and Listen Looking for hard rock or soft jazz? You’ll find dozens of bars, clubs and cafés offering live music nightly. Plus, local events like the Savannah Music Festival, Savannah Stopover and the Savannah Jazz Festival bring A-list artists to Georgia’s first city year-round. VISIT SAVANNAH 22 | VisitSavannah.com 4 Add to Your Collection DOYOU YOU DO KNOW? KNOW? The ceilings of many Savannah verandas are painted “haint” blue, a pale hue said to ward off spirits. Sure, you’ll find plenty of antique shops along our historic streets. But Savannah also boasts mod décor stores, funky junk shops, chic boutiques, fine art and craft galleries and lots of locally made fashion, food and home goods. 5 See What’s Brewing VISIT SAVANNAH You’ll find more than just a convenient jolt of caffeine at the city’s independent coffee houses. Discover poetry readings, intimate concerts, alternative cinema and original art by some of the city’s most talented emerging artists. And don’t even get us started on our hopping craft beer scene. GEOFF L. JOHNSON TOUR LIKE A LOCAL Ted Dennard Beekeeper and Founder, Savannah Bee Company My Neighborhood: Wilmington Island You have to try: Wall’s BBQ. Only in Savannah will you see: “Travelers” (which are to-go cups at bars). Relive history by: Going on a haunted pub crawl. The best view in town is: From the roof of the Bohemian Hotel Savannah. Get out and get active by: Hitting the water! Surf, kayak or go out on a boat. It’s worth a trip to: Tybee Island to experience the quirky, Jimmy Buffet lifestyle. My Hostess City hero is: Paula Wallace for founding Savannah College of Art and Design and saving so many buildings. 23 | VisitSavannah.com ESSENTIAL SAVANNAH VISIT SAVANNAH 6 Give Your Taste Buds TLC From Georgia shrimp to boatfresh grouper, the Coastal Empire serves up an abundance of seasonal seafood. It’s also home to a number of BBQ and soul-food joints that dish out Southern staples like slow-cooked pulled pork and fluffy red velvet cake. 7 Tour the Reel City tidal saltmarsh ecosystem. Glimpse the silver moon reflected in black water on a full-moon boat tour to experience the ultimate form of coastal meditation. 9 Sip as You Stroll As one of only a handful of cities in America that allows alfresco cocktails, Savannah offers an unforgettable night out. If you’re walking on foot north of Jones Street, ask any Historic District bartender to pour your drink to go. 10 Go Picnic Chic The heart and soul of downtown Savannah is verdant Forsyth Park. This 30-acre urban oasis has hosted outdoor concerts and spontaneous gourmet gatherings since 1840. Grab a blanket and a basket and pick up a few delectable local treats—like fried green tomato sandwiches and velvety handmade chocolates. Dozens of major movies have been shot in or near Savannah, including The Last Song, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, CBGB, The Conspirator and Forrest Gump (ranked by the American Film Institute among the 100 greatest films of all time). 8 Get Your Feet Wet Kayak over to Little Tybee Island or paddle through Savannah’s estuaries and Hot Tip ★ To map out your own bucket list, select “Start Exploring” at VisitSavannah.com. 24 | VisitSavannah.com CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE VISIT SAVANNAH Choose Your Experience Find your travel profile below to discover a custom Savannah itinerary that’s just right for you. The Romantic Steeped in ambience, Savannah offers an ideal escape for two. p. 28 The Foodie Discover the culinary secrets of the Hostess City of the South. p. 34 The History Buff The Hip Family Walk through four colorful centuries of American history. p. 30 Fill your photo album with a host of family-friendly memories. p. 32 The Nature Lover The Arts Aficionado With our mild year-round climate and biodiversity, you’ll need a reason to go inside. p. 36 26 | VisitSavannah.com Welcome to a thriving community of working artists and musicians. p. 38 The Shell Seeker Not every urban center has a pristine stretch of sand and surf in its backyard. p. 40 The Ghost Hunter The Best Friends Reconnect with your BFFs in a grown-up playground. p. 44 VISIT SAVANNAH “America’s Most Haunted City” is alive with spirited experiences. p. 42 The Buddy System Catch up with your best bros over golf, gear and good times. p. 45 Hot Tip ★ For more personalized itineraries, select “Trip Ideas” at VisitSavannah.com. GEOFF L. JOHNSON TOUR LIKE A LOCAL Carol & Dave Legasse Owners, The Salt Table Our Neighborhood: National Landmark Historic District You have to try: The she-crab soup at Rocks on the River—it’s heaven in a bowl. Don’t leave town without: A praline from Savannah’s Candy Kitchen. It’s so good, your teeth hurt. Relive history by: Going on a walking food tour. You get to sample great local cuisine and hear stories about our past. My Hostess City hero is: Stratton Leopold! Where else can you find a world-renowned film producer scooping ice cream? It’s worth a trip to: The Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, where you can take a drive down an unpaved 5-mile road and see alligators and migratory birds. 27 | VisitSavannah.com CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE VISIT SAVANNAH The Romantic Steeped in ambience, Savannah offers an ideal escape for two. Stay ★ Some Enchanted Evening Book a honeymoon suite at one of the National Historic Landmark District’s beautifully restored bed-and-breakfasts for the ultimate in antebellum charm. Or customize a romance package at one of our stylish boutique hotels. Taste ★ arm-in-arm, as the moss-shaded atmosphere deepens into evening. From verdant squares and urban gardens to quaint cafés and sweet shops, you’ll find many places in Savannah that you’ll want to call “our place.” The Food of Love For all the months with an “R,” you’ll find dozens of fresh, succulent oyster dishes at fine-dining establishments all over town. And then there’s the oyster roast: a no-fuss Southern tradition where we shuck our own alfresco—and meet new friends in the process. Explore ★ All the Options Pour a to-go cup brimming with bubbly. Enjoy a sunset stroll, 28 | VisitSavannah.com Tradition: Snuggle together on a carriage ride along centuries-old streets. An Open Outlook VISIT SAVANNAH No matter what Savannah experiences you choose, you can rest assured that your orientation will be accepted and respected. Not only is our own gay community thriving, but we’re also a popular destination with LGBT visitors from around the world. Trend: Unwind with a couple’s massage at one of the city’s swank spas. HOT TIP One of the fastest growing wedding destinations, Georgia’s first city is the perfect place to tie the knot. Find out why at SavannahIDo.com, where you can request a free copy of Savannah Weddings magazine. KALA MINKO TOUR LIKE A LOCAL Chef Joe Randall Founder, Chef Joe Randall’s Cooking School Neighborhood: Lake Mayer Don’t leave town without: A box of chocolate pralines from Savannah Sweets. visitors to leave without knowing who Ben was or for any Savannah residents to forget him. Relive history by: It’s worth a trip to: Visiting the Savannah College of Art and Design Museum of Art, set inside an old railway terminal. My Hostess City hero is: The late jazz bassist and composer Ben Tucker. I don’t want any Sapelo Island, a barrier island and marine research reserve that’s also home to the Gullah Geechee community of Hog Hammock. Take I-95 South to Darien and take a ferry across. You won’t regret it. 29 | VisitSavannah.com CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE The History Buff Walk through four colorful centuries of American history. Washington Slept Here The first U.S. president toured our city in 1791. You can stay in similarly appointed rooms and even in inns nearly as old as our nation. You’ll find hundreds of historic haunts at all price points within the Historic District— each one an easy walk from the city’s most fascinating sites. Taste ★ Explore ★ Forts and Freedom Trails Savannah is home to key colonial, Revolutionary War and Civil War sites. Don’t miss Old Fort Jackson, the Peach State’s oldest standing brick fortification, or the Pin Point Heritage Museum, which tells the story of a unique African-American waterfront community. HOT TIP Heritage Cuisine Even our food is steeped in history. Savor authentic pit barbecue, steamed shrimp, creamy she-crab soup and sumptuous soul food. Find out how we earned our reputation as a mecca for Southern heritage cuisine. Trend: Channel American Pickers by delving into antique malls and estate sales. 30 | VisitSavannah.com The dynamic National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force offers an interactive experience of World War II, with a special focus on the Savannah-based squadron that brought the Luftwaffe to its knees. GEORGIA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Stay ★ 31 | VisitSavannah.com CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE VISIT SAVANNAH The Hip Family Fill your photo album with a host of family-friendly memories. Stay ★ Somewhere With a Pool Taste ★ VISIT SAVANNAH Book a “home base” that’s accessible to your favorite attractions. You’ll find plenty of affordable, family-friendly options in and around town. Kid-Friendly Fare Dine where real pirates once walked in downtown Savannah or sample local cuisine while watching massive ships cruise by. Tempt the boys and girls beyond grilled cheese at our family-friendly restaurants. Trust us; these eateries are just as appetizing to adults. Explore ★ The Possibilities HOT TIP Run with the wolves—and deer and ’gators—at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, create your own masterpiece at the Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center or dig for artifacts at The Coastal Heritage Society’s Savannah Children’s Museum. If you have a Girl Scout in tow, be sure to visit the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace and the breathtaking Rose Dhu Island to see where America’s original girl-power movement began. Tradition: Hitch a ride on a steam locomotive at the Georgia State Railroad Museum. 32 | VisitSavannah.com Come explore acres of natural beauty and get face to face with fascinating native wildlife. Open Daily 10am-4pm 711 Sandtown Road For directions and more information call 912.395.1212 www.OatlandIsland.org Next To The River Street Market Place On River Street LLC. AN EXPERIENCE YOU’LL NEVER FORGET Splash! Spray Pad 3 Giant Waterslides 5 - Lane Mat Racer Slide 800’ Lazy River Tot Slides Play Pool Touring Savannah’s Historic Waterways Georgia’s only duAL FLoW RideR! Crazy fun for about the cost of a movie! For ticket information call: (800) 721-1240 or (912) 897-4990 • www.dolphin-magic.com Family Waterpark & Aquatic Center www.splashintheboro.com Statesboro, GA • 912.489.3000 CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE ANGELA HOPPER The Foodie Discover the culinary secrets of the Hostess City of the South. Stay ★ curean excursions of all kinds, including tastings with Savannah’s most famous chefs. And on any given night, you’ll discover a bourbon tasting, a cooking demonstration or a sampling of gourmet honeys. In Chef Central Which is better: the bed or the breakfast? Stage your own debate at one of our gourmet inns. Or visit the kitchen at a boutique hotel, where award-winning meals are often served with a view—or a demonstration. Taste ★ HOT TIP A Spiced Variety It’s not surprising that Savannah offers some of the world’s freshest seafood. But the Coastal Empire also dishes out world-class Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, French and pan-Asian flavors. Explore ★ The Culinary Coast To let your fine vintage really breathe, enjoy it alfresco in a plastic or paper cup measuring 16 ounces or smaller. It’s legal to sip and stroll on historic Savannah streets and squares—a pairing no true gourmet should miss. Bring your educated palate on a pilgrimage around town. Our tour companies host epi- 34 | Tradition: Dig into authentic Southern helpings of fried chicken, collards, coconut cake—and food history. VisitSavannah.com SPECTACULAR WATERFRONT DINING! Chart House on the river in Historic Downtown Savannah offers outstanding cuisine, impeccable service, spectacular waterfront views and a truly unique experience. While dining in Georgia’s oldest masonry building, guests enjoy an eclectic menu of fresh fish specialties, seafood slow-roasted prime rib and seafood, succulent desserts, like the Original Hot Chocolate Lava Cake. Best Happy Hour on the River! Online reservations at chart-house.com 202 West Bay Street • Savannah • 912-234-6686 Two Hudson Road • Hilton Head Island, SC • 843-342-9066 CRAFT BEER • CRAFT FOOD • CRAFT SPIRITS Open for lunch and dinner! Serving fresh, beer infused food. 912.236.1772 416 West Liberty Street www.distillerysavannah.com ACROSS FROM THE VISITOR CENTER! CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE The Nature Lover With our mild year-round climate and biodiversity, you’ll need a reason to go inside. Stay ★ Someplace Green Many of Savannah’s hotels are known for their low carbon footprints and high environmental standards. Make yourself comfortable—and help protect your breathtaking surroundings at the same time. Taste ★ Sustainable Cuisine Taste seasonal, organic and locally grown food in fine-dining environments or casual carry-out cafés. You’ll find plenty of vegan and vegetarian options, too—from black-eyed-pea cakes to cornbread spanikopita. Explore ★ Our Wild Side See pods of Atlantic bottlenose dolphin frolicking just offshore. Look skyward, where birds migrate along the Atlantic Flyway, many 36 | wintering in our mild climate. Or join in the fun with a kiteboarding lesson, harnessing the power of wind and water. HOT TIP Cross the river to the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge, where 29,000 acres of tidal marshes, rivers and streams, are home to a host of wildlife—from alligators to waterfowl. Trend: Tour our scenic waterways via kayak or stand-up paddleboard. VisitSavannah.com VISIT TYBEE Show your true colors. Release your inhibitions. Dive in with total abandon. It only takes a 20-minute drive to discover the Atlantic and yourself. VisitTybee.com CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE BEAU KESTER The Arts Aficionado Welcome to a thriving community of working artists and musicians. Stay ★ In a Work of Art Savannah’s accommodations offer easy access to the city’s art galleries, performance venues and museums. Don’t miss the Downtown Design District, just northwest of Forsyth Park, which is especially rich with charming inns and artful shopping. Explore ★ The Cultured Coast Innovation and beauty are core values in Savannah, home to the famous Savannah College of Art and Design. It’s no wonder TripAdvisor.com named us one of the “Top 10 Culture and Sightseeing Destinations in the U.S.” HOT TIP Taste ★ VISIT SAVANNAH Each spring, the Savannah Music Festival brings 17 days of world-class musical performances, and in August, the Savannah Voice Festival fills our summers with song. A Sensory Feast Enjoy live jazz, classical music, Americana or original alt-rock compositions as you savor the city’s award-winning cuisine. You’ll marvel at the creative presentation of dishes—and at new work by emerging artists. 38 | Trend: Get your tickets now for Savannah Stopover, one of the South’s hippest music fests. VisitSavannah.com Southern charm. Modern comfort. Ideal location. SAVANNAH LODGING Visit our properties at savannahlodging.com CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE VISIT SAVANNAH The Shell Seeker Not every urban center has a pristine stretch of sand and surf in its backyard. Stay ★ Just Above High Tide Accommodations on Tybee Island are conveniently located just steps from the sand. Choose from charming beach cottages and vacation rentals, luxury condos, quirky hotels and motels and friendly bed-and-breakfasts. Explore ★ Coastal Ecology Tybee and its surrounding waters make up one of the world’s richest ecosystems. Hike, bike or paddle beyond the pavement to see the shifting sands, flora and fauna up close. HOT TIP Taste ★ VISIT SAVANNAH Don’t just sit on the shore. From ocean kayaks to cabin cruisers, all sorts of boats are available for rent or for rides. Succulent Seafood Preparing shellfish is considered a fine art on Tybee Island. Crack open a platter of freshly steamed local blue crabs or peel a pound of Georgia’s wild shrimp for a true taste of the coast. 40 | Tradition: Shop the strip on 16th Street for the best of vintage beach-town kitsch. VisitSavannah.com CAPT MIKE’S DOLPHIN TOURS Restaurant • Gift Shop • Restrooms 1 Old US Highway 80 | Tybee Island 912.786.5848 | tybeedolphins.com E xperience the pleasure of seeing the friendly bottlenose dolphins playing in their natural habitat while experiencing the beauty of nature and the scenery of Old Cockspur Lighthouse, Ft. Pulalski and the Tybee Lighthouse. Savor the charm of the water in this 1- to- 1.5 hour narrated tour toward the Atlantic Ocean. TYBEE ISLAND LIGHT STATION & TYBEE MUSEUM Visit Georgia’s Oldest & Tallest Lighthouse Don’t Leave The Georgia Coast Without Seeing Tybee Island! A place for all seasons, with sandy beaches, great fishing & rich history. Swimming Pool • Cable TV • Wi-Fi • On Site Store • Cabin Rentals Available • Climate Controlled Bath House • Close to Fishing • Laundry • Book Exchange • The Beach Clubs Welcome! 5 Fort Avenue Tybee Island, Georgia 31328 912.786.5518 • [email protected] RECENTLY RESTORED! 9-5:30 Daily • Closed Tuesdays Last Ticket Sold at 4:30 30 Meddin Avenue (Just off U.S. 80) Tybee Island, GA 31328 phone: 786-5801 • fax: 786-6538 tybeelighthouse.org CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE VISIT SAVANNAH The Ghost Hunter “America’s Most Haunted City” is alive with spirited experiences. Stay ★ Historic Downtown Icy fingers may tap your shoulder and phantom voices are said to echo along the hallways of many historic inns and boarding houses. Sleep well and be sure to check your full-spectrum cameras in the morning. HOT TIP Explore ★ Hallowed Ground Vast, oak-shaded and quintessentially Southern Gothic, Bonaventure Cemetery sits atop a bluff overlooking the Wilmington River, evoking scenes from Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Established in 1750, Colonial Park Cemetery harbors the remains of yellow fever casualties and duel victims—including a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Taste ★ VISIT SAVANNAH Tread with care and follow posted cemetery rules. We Savannahians are very respectful of our dead. Beer and Bruschetta A local brewery boasts a mischievous poltergeist. A fine-dining icon warns of whispers in the night. Dinner and drinks are never boring in the city MSN.com named among the “Top 10 Spookiest Cities in the World.” 42 | Trend: Discover the lighter side of the dark on a haunted pub crawl. VisitSavannah.com Juliette Gordon low Birthplace Visit an authentic Victorian house, the Birthplace of the Girl Scout Founder 10 East Oglethorpe Avenue P 912.233.4501 F 912.233.4659 juliettegordonlowbirthplace.org Open daily – call for hours and closings CHOOSE YOUR EXPERIENCE VISIT SAVANNAH The Best Friends Reconnect with your BFFs in a grown-up playground. Stay ★ Pampered Surroundings Choose from luxe hotels with attentive staff and historic inns with cocktail hours and turn-down service. HOT TIP Start your shopping on Broughton Street, lined with fashion boutiques and fine design. Meander south to the Downtown Design District, where you’ll find even more charming local shops. Taste ★ Explore ★ “Her-story” Our past is full of amazing women. Mary Musgrove brokered peace between the colonists and the natives. Mary Telfair founded the South’s oldest art museum. Juliette Gordon Low founded the Girl Scouts. Walk in their footsteps on a custom tour. Trend: Peruse our indie galleries for fashion, jewelry and home accessories by local artisans and designers. Sweet Things 44 | VISIT SAVANNAH Ahh, chocolate! Savannah’s variations on our favorite food group include decadent devil’s food cupcakes, just-made chocolate turtles, old-fashioned malts and rich chocolate martinis. (Not a chocoholic? Opt for some fresh pralines or banana beignets.) VisitSavannah.com The Buddy System Catch up with your best bros over golf, gear and good times. Stay ★ Man Caves Skip the feminine frills and choose from tons of testosterone-friendly accommodations—from sleek beach condos and hip hotels to rugged campgrounds. Taste ★ Craft Brews and BBQ As you might expect from the city that’s home to the nation’s secondlargest St. Patrick’s Day celebration, we’re officially one of Travel + Leisure magazine’s “Best Cities for Beer.” And what better way to wash down a half pound of perfectly smoked, succulently saucy pork or brisket? Tradition: Tee off on one of Fish for Fun The lure of the open sea. The thrill of a strong pull on the line. The relief of Dramamine coursing through your veins. Charter a boat to the nearby Gulf Stream, and you and the guys are sure to disembark with some stories to tell. HOT TIP Remember The Legend of Bagger Vance? That was Savannah. Our sporty city is surrounded by pristine golf resorts and packed with pros. Join us for a round—or a tournament. VISIT SAVANNAH Savannah’s acclaimed championship golf courses. Explore ★ 45 | VisitSavannah.com PLACES TO STAY VISIT SAVANNAH Find Home Base At the end of the day, bliss is a comfortable place to lay your head. Here’s a list of locations to suit any taste or budget. Historic District Area Bed & Breakfasts/Inns 1 17 Hundred 90 Inn E7 307 E. President St. 912-236-7122/800-487-1790 17hundred90.com H9 Armstrong Inns 554 E. Taylor St., 912-232-9175 armstronginns.com J7 Azalea Inn and Gardens 217 E. Huntingdon St. 912-236-6080/800-582-3823 azaleainn.com E5 Ballastone Inn 14 E. Oglethorpe Ave., 912-236-1484 ballastone.com C8 Bed & Breakfasts of Savannah 508 E. Factors Walk, 912-644-7896 bandbofsavannah.com ★ K6 Catherine Ward House Inn 118 E. Waldburg St. 912-234-8564/800-327-4270 catherinewardhouseinn.com 2 East Bay Inn C7 225 E. Bay St. 912-238-1225/800-500-1225 eastbayinn.com A Fodor’s Choice and Expedia Select historic boutique hotel. Romantic ambiance and antiques. 3 Eliza Thompson House H5 5 W. Jones St. 912-236-3620/800-348-9378 elizathompsonhouse.com An exquisite 1847 inn near Forsyth Park, private and peaceful. A short walk to Savannah’s best-loved attractions. Guest rooms surround a garden courtyard. Antiques, private baths, turn-down service, breakfast, wine and cheese, desserts and coffee. F5 Foley House Inn 14 W. Hull St. 912-232-6622/800-647-3708 foleyinn.com J4 Forsyth Park Inn 102 W. Hall St. 912-233-6800/866-670-6800 forsythparkinn.com 4 The Gastonian I7 220 E. Gaston St. 912-232-2869/800-322-6603 gastonian.com In 2011, The Gastonian was ranked as “Best in the World: Top 50 Small Hotels” by Condé Nast readers. This AAA four-diamond property has 17 elegantly restored guest rooms in the historic district. Full breakfast, afternoon tea, evening dessert and turn-down service. “The most famous of Savannah’s inns and justifiably so,” according to The New York Times. Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. 46 | VisitSavannah.com ★ E9 Green Palm Inn 548 E. President St. 912-447-8901/888-606-9510 greenpalminn.com 5 HAMILTON-TURNER INN G7 330 Abercorn St. 912-233-1833/888-448-8849 hamilton-turnerinn.com This elegant AAA four-diamond mansion epitomizes luxurious Southern hospitality, service and comfort like no other. Full Southern breakfast, afternoon tea, evening wine and hors d’oeuvres. H5 Joan’s on Jones Bed & Breakfast 17 W. Jones St., 888-989-9806 joansonjones.com 6 Kehoe House E7 123 Habersham St. 912-232-1020/800-820-1020 kehoehouse.com AAA four-diamond B&B recommended in Southern Living and Coastal Living magazines. Built in 1892, this historic house features extraordinary architecture and opulent interiors with period décor and furnishings. Gourmet made-to-order breakfasts, afternoon tea, evening wine, hors d’oeuvres and desserts. On National Register of Historic Places. 7 The Marshall House D6 123 E. Broughton St. 912-644-7896/800-589-6304 marshallhouse.com Featured in Southern Living and on the Travel Channel’s “Great Hotels,” this historic luxury hotel mixes elegance with a jazzy, fun atmosphere. Near shopping and dining. Deluxe continental breakfast, weekday wine-and-cheese reception, turn-down service, valet parking, complimentary WiFi and more. J7McMillan Inn 304 E. Huntingdon St. 912-201-2128 mcmillaninn.com 8 Olde Harbour Inn C8 508 E. Factors Walk 912-234-4100/800-553-6533 oldeharbourinn.com Built in 1892, all-suite historic boutique hotel located on the Savannah River. Complimentary breakfast, evening wine and cheese, turn-down service, Internet access and convenient parking. Pet friendly. I7The Olde Savannah Inn 217 E. Gaston St., 912-247-8254 theoldesavannahinn.com L11Park Avenue Manor 107-109 W. Park Ave. 912-233-0352 parkavenuemanor.com 9 Planters Inn on Reynolds Square D6 29 Abercorn St. 912-232-5678/800-554-1187 plantersinnsavannah.com Savannah’s premier boutique hotel! Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Savannah—a walk to everywhere. Experience Southern hospitality! 10 Presidents’ Quarters Inn E7 225 E. President St. 912-233-1600/800-233-1776 presidentsquarters.com “Best of Savannah” 2008 to 2013. Twin 1855 townhomes on Oglethorpe Square. Gourmet breakfast, complimentary parking, wine and hors d’oeuvres, turn-down and free WiFi. GEOFF L. JOHNSON TOUR LIKE A LOCAL Lois Wooten Volunteer My Neighborhood: Habersham Woods Relive history by: Visiting house museums such as the Owens Thomas House, the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, the Davenport House, the Andrew Low House and the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum at the William Scarbrough House. The best view in town is: Seen from the top of the Hilton Savannah DeSoto. Get out and get active by: Playing a game of golf or tennis. It is worth a trip to: The Coastal Georgia Botanical Garden at the Historic Bamboo Farm. It has the largest camellia collection outside of Asia, an experimental iris garden and a 4-acre bamboo maze—the only one in the Americas. Plus, it’s child-friendly. 47 | VisitSavannah.com PLACES TO STAY C6The River Street Inn 124 E. Bay St., 912-234-6400 riverstreetinn.com E9Romantic Inns of Savannah 546 E. President St., 912-447-8901 romanticinnsofsavannah.com M13Roussell’s Garden Bed and Breakfast 208 E. Henry St., 912-239-1415 roussellsgarden.com I4 Savannah Bed & Breakfast Inn 117 W. Gordon St. (on Chatham Square) 912-238-0518/888-238-0518 savannahbnb.com 11 The Stephen Williams House F4 128 W. Liberty St., 912-495-0032 thestephenwilliamshouse.com An elegant inn located in a restored 1834 Federal mansion furnished with exquisite period antiques. Historic preservation award. Fodor’s Choice Award. Wonderful Savannah and Lowcountry breakfasts. H7 Suites on Lafayette 201 E. Charlton St., 912-596-1506 suitesonlafayette.com J4 Whitaker-Huntingdon Inn 601 Whitaker St. 912-232-8911/877-232-8911 whinn.com H4Zeigler House Inn 121 W. Jones St. 912-233-5307/866-233-5307 zeiglerhouseinn.com Historic District Area Hotels/Motels 12 ANDAZ SAVANNAH C4 14 Barnard St. 912-233-2116/912-629-9480 savannah.andaz.com Relaxed urban vibe and “New South” sophistication. Make a fashionable escape at this historic boutique hotel, featuring 22 Square Restaurant and Bar. C2 Best Western PLUS - Savannah Historic District 412 W. Bay St., 912-233-1011 promenadesavannah.com ★ 13 Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront C4 102 W. Bay St. 912-721-3800/877-486-9575 bohemianhotelsavannah.com Vintage allure blends with modern style as you enjoy the comfortable guest rooms of The Bohemian Hotel. 14 THE BRICE - A KIMPTON HOTEL C9 601 E. Bay St. 912-238-1200/877-48BRICE bricehotel.com Southern charm, meet contemporary style. Metropolitan, upscale and eclectic, this boutique hotel offers an inventive twist on traditional lodging found throughout Savannah. An ideal downtown location just steps from iconic River Street. Features Kimpton chef-driven restaurant and true craft cocktail bar with artisan drinks and expert bartenders. Opening late spring 2014. 15 Comfort Suites Historic District C2 630 W. Bay St. 912-629-2001/877-807-1926 savannahcomfortsuites.com Complimentary shuttle service to and from the Historic District. Each spacious room is a suite, complete with separate seating area, microwave and refrigerator. Deluxe breakfast, indoor pool, spa and fitness center. Tours pick up at our front door. 16 THE COTTON SAIL HOTEL C4 126 W. Bay St. cottonsailhotel.com Situated in the heart of the Historic District, overlooking River Street and steps from City Market, the new Cotton Sail Hotel offers the perfect combination of old-world charm, chic styling and first-class hospitality. 17 COUNTRY INN & SUITES SAVANNAH HISTORIC DISTRICT G3 320 Montgomery St. 912-921-5300/800-456-4000 countryinns.com/savannahga_historic Reserve a room or suite in the midst of the picturesque scenery and attractions of Savannah’s beautiful Historic District. Free Wi-Fi, heated indoor pool and a complimentary hot breakfast served with a side of Southern hospitality. 18 Courtyard by Marriott Historic Savannah G2 415 W. Liberty St. 912-790-8287 courtyard.com/savdt Courtyard Historic Savannah is a unique blend of elegant Southern charm and contemporary ambience that encompasses all that is Savannah. 19 DOUBLETREE HOTEL HISTORIC SAVANNAH C2 411 W. Bay St., 912-721-2305 stayinsavannah.com/hotels/ doubletree-by-hilton-savannahhistoric-district A preferred hotel partner of stayinsavannah.com. Creating memorable experiences at affordable prices. 20 EMBASSY SUITES SAVANNAH HISTORIC DISTRICT E1 605 W. Oglethorpe Ave. 912-721-6900/800-HILTONS savannah.embassysuites.com Our modern, all-suite hotel offers an ideal location in the heart of downtown Savannah, just 12 miles from the airport and Tybee Island. Perfect for short trips or extended stays. River Street, City Market, Savannah College of Art & Design, Savannah Civic Center, shopping and dining are all within walking distance. C2 Four Points by Sheraton Historic Savannah 15 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 912-790-1000 fourpoints.com/historicsavannah 21 HAMPTON INN & SUITES - SAVANNAH HISTORIC DISTRICT 22 HAMPTON INN HISTORIC DISTRICT E2 603 W. Oglethorpe Ave., 912-721-1600 hamptonsavannah.com Hampton Inn & Suites is just blocks from shopping, dining and museums. Our hotel couples old world charm with the sophisticated amenities of today! C7 201 E. Bay St. 912-231-9700/800-HAMPTON savannahlodging.com Located on Bay Street in the heart of the Historic District. Walking distance to River Street. Fully renovated in 2009. Complimentary hot breakfast, high-speed wireless, rooftop pool and fitness center. Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. 48 | VisitSavannah.com ★ PLACES TO STAY 23 C3 321 W. Bay St., 912-721-2305 stayinsavannah.com/stay/ hilton-garden-inn-historic A preferred hotel partner of stayinsavannah.com. Creating memorable experiences at affordable prices. 24 Hilton Savannah DeSoto G5 15 E. Liberty St., 912-232-9000/877-280-0751 desotohilton.com Enjoy rooms with beautiful views while staying in the center of historic Savannah. Southern charm and service. Offering complimentary Internet. 25 HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS SAVANNAH HISTORIC DISTRICT C6 199 E. Bay St., 912-231-9000 savannahlodging.com This new, Southern contemporary-style hotel is located in the heart of the Historic District, within easy walking distance to River Street, The Lady & Sons and Savannah’s famed squares. Enjoy breathtaking views from the rooftop pool. Breakfast and wireless are complimentary. 26 Hyatt Regency Savannah on the Historic Riverfront C4 912-238-1234/800-233-1234 savannah.hyatt.com Savannah riverfront. Hop on a trolley just outside the doors for a tour of this famed city. Contemporary yet warm décor, attentive associates and incredible views make this hotel an unparalleled favorite in Savannah. 27 Inside each of The Mansion on Forsyth Park’s 126 lavish guest rooms you will find classical refinement and modern conveniences. HILTON GARDEN INN SAVANNAH HISTORIC DISTRICT INN AT ELLIS SQUARE C3 201 W. Bay St. 912-236-4440/877-542-7666 innatellissquare.com Award-winning hotel, circa 1853, features 252 guest rooms and king suites. Our hotel offers the charm and elegance of Southern hospitality from a bygone, gentler era. Bordering Ellis Square, City Market and adjacent to River Street, guests have Savannah’s best conveniently at their fingertips. Breakfast is included. 28 Mansion on Forsyth Park 29 QUALITY INN HEART OF SAVANNAH C3 300 W. Bay St. 912-236-6321/800-228-5150 qualityinnhistoricsavannah.com Featuring the best location with the friendliest people in the finest accommodations. Free parking and a great complimentary breakfast. G1Residence Inn Savannah Downtown Historic District 500 W. Charlton St., 912-373-1283 marriott.com/savdv 30 Savannah Marriott Riverfront C9 100 General McIntosh Blvd. 912-233-7722/800-285-0398 marriott.com/savrf On the historic riverfront near shopping and entertainment. See ships sailing in and out of port daily. Luxurious Magnolia Spa. Riverfront dining in Blue Bistro. Newly renovated hotel with spacious guest rooms and suites. Concierge level. Indoor and outdoor pools, fitness facility, nonsmoking hotel, conference/ banquet space, easy onsite parking. 31 SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT SAVANNAH HISTORIC DISTRICT E3 150 Montgomery St., 912-629-5300 stayinsavannah.com/stay/savhd A preferred hotel partner of stayinsavannah.com. Creating memorable experiences at affordable prices. C7 Staybridge Suites Historic District 301 E. Bay St., 912-721-9000 staybridge.com/sav-historic C2StayInSavannah.com stayinsavannah.com 32 THUNDERBIRD INN E1 611 W. Oglethorpe Ave. 912-232-2661/866-324-2661 thethunderbirdinn.com The hippest hotel in Savannah—and best rates in the Historic District. J6 700 Drayton St. 912-238-5158/888-711-5114 mansiononforsythpark.com ★ 33 the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa A7 1 Resort Drive, 912-201-2000 westinsavannah.com Located on the Savannah riverfront. Enjoy all downtown has to offer while still escaping from the hustle and bustle of the city. Replenish, recharge and relax while we treat you to the best in Southern hospitality. Historic District Area Vacation Rentals & Extended Stay G4 1838 Properties LLC 201 W. Liberty St., 912-308-0708 vrbo.com/41141 C7 228 E. Factor’s Walk Lofts 228 E. Factor’s Walk, 919-349-6080 228efactorswalklofts.com C4 Bluegreen Studio Homes 120 W. Bryan St., 912-233-6820 bluegreenrentals.com/visit_savannah .aspx C7 Historic Savannah Collection by TVR 7 Habersham St., 866-976-7941 goo.gl/r2PiZw G9Lucky Savannah Vacation Rentals 537 E. Liberty St., 912-257-4050 luckysavannah.com L11 Sanctuary Place Inn 202 W. Duffy St., 912-224-7072 sanctuaryplacesavannah.com A2 Savannah Cruise Inn Yacht Charters 49 Hutchinson Island Road 912-232-2299/888-659-0465 savannahcruiseinn.com L12 Savannah Dream Vacations 107 E. Waldburg St., 912-713-7278 savannahdreamvacations.com H7 Savannah Getaways 208 E. Jones St. 866-690-2074 savannahgetaways.net G4 Savannah Villas 109 W. Liberty St., 912-232-6633 savannahvillas.com Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. 50 | VisitSavannah.com ★ h i s t o r i c s ava n n a h h i s t o r i c s ava n n a h With welcoming spaces and generous host of amenities, Embassy Suites has the flexibility to accommodate your meeting needs and give everyone the room they deserve. With welcoming spaces and generous host of amenities, Embassy Suites has the flexibility to accommodate your meeting needs and give everyone the room they deserve. Now that’s how we take care of business. Now that’s how we take care of business. 605 Oglethorpe Ave. Ave. 605W.W. Oglethorpe Savannah, GA 31401 Savannah, GA 31401 912.721.6900 912.721.6900 www.savannah.embassysuites.com www.savannah.embassysuites.com PLACES TO STAY 34 STAY SAVANNAH VACATION RENTALS K4 106 W. Gwinnett St., Ste. 1C 912-233-7679/888-919-0008 staysavannah.net Private homes, townhomes, condos, cottages and estates in the Historic District. Parking, WiFi, Jacuzzi tubs, courtyards and pet-friendly properties available. E4York Street Vacation Condos 134 Whitaker St., 404-275-4543 yorkstreetcondos.com W20Homewood Suites by Hilton 5820 White Bluff Road 912-353-8500/800-225-5466 savannah.homewoodsuites.com W20La Quinta Inn & Suites 8484 Abercorn St., 912-927-7660 lq.com W20La Quinta Inn - Savannah Midtown 6805 Abercorn St. 912-355-3004/800-753-3757 lq.com 37 Oglethorpe Southside/Midtown Hotels/Motels W20Country Inn & Suites by Carlson Midtown 7576 White Bluff Road 912-692-0404/800-456-4000 countryinns.com/savannahga_midtown W20Courtyard by Marriott - Savannah Midtown 6703 Abercorn St. 912-354-7878/800-321-2211 courtyard.com/savch X19Days Inn Southside 11750 Abercorn St. 912-927-7720/800-329-7466 goo.gl/mLrtEH W20Fairfield Inn - Midtown Savannah 2 Lee Blvd. 912-353-7100/800-228-2800 fairfieldinn.com/savfi 35 HAMPTON INN & SUITES SAVANNAH MIDTOWN V20 20 Johnson St., 912-721-2305 stayinsavannah.com/stay/his-sm A preferred hotel partner of stayinsavannah.com. Creating memorable experiences at affordable prices. 36 HILTON GARDEN INN SAVANNAH MIDTOWN W20 5711 Abercorn St., 912-721-2305 stayinsavannah.com/stay/hgi-sm A preferred hotel partner of stayinsavannah.com. Creating memorable experiences at affordable prices. X19 Holiday Inn Express and Suites Savannah Midtown 11325 Abercorn St., 912-629-0900 hiexpress.com/savannahga ★ Southside/Midtown Campgrounds/RV Parks 38 SKIDAWAY ISLAND STATE PARK Y22 52 Diamond Causeway 912-598-2300/800-864-7275 gastateparks.org/skidawayisland 588-acre park includes a shaded campground, educational programming, nature exhibits, geocaching, amazing birding and hiking trails through a maritime forest and salt marsh. Check out our new camper cabins! Open daily. Inn & Suites W20 7110 Hodgson Memorial Drive, 912-354-8560 oglethorpeinn.com Near Savannah’s Historic District and attractions, an excellent and affordable alternative easily accessible from I-16 and I-95. Great for business travelers and vacationing families. Complimentary breakfast, Internet access, fitness center. W20Quality Inn - Midtown 7100 Abercorn St. 912-352-7100/877-424-6423 qualityinn.com/hotel/ga809 X19Relax Inn 11211 Abercorn St., 912-927-7777 West Chatham Hotels/ Motels U19 America’s Best Value Inn 4005 Ogeechee Road 912-236-8236 americasbestvalueinn.com W15Baymont Inn & Suites 393 Canebrake Road, 912-925-9494 baymontinnga.com S19 Baymont Inn & Suites Savannah West 357 Main St., Garden City 912-964-8669/866-915-2378 baymontinngc.com V20Residence Inn by Marriott 5710 White Bluff Road 912-356-3266/800-331-3131 residenceinn.com S17 Best Western Plus Savannah Airport Inn & Suites 155 Bourne Ave., Pooler 912-330-0330 wbestwesternga.com X19 SpringHill Suites by Marriott Midtown 11317 Abercorn St. Ext. 912-920-3787 marriott.com/savsh S16 Cambria Suites Savannah Airport 50 Yvette Johnson Hagins Drive 912-965-9595 cambriasuitessavannah.com X19Towne Place Suites by Marriott 11309 Abercorn St., 912-920-9080 towneplacesuitessavannah.com S16 Candlewood Suites 50 Stephen S. Green Drive 912-966-9644 candlewoodsuites.com Southside/Midtown Extended Stay V20 Savannah Suites 60 W. Montgomery Crossroad 912-921-1221/800-921-1221 savannahsuites.com S16 Comfort Inn & Suites Savannah Airport 15 Jay R. Turner Drive 912-629-1500 meetsavannah.com/comfort-innsuites-savannah-airport.htm W15 Comfort Suites - Gateway 596 Al Henderson Blvd. 912-920-9499/800-424-6423 savannahgatewayhotel.com Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. 52 | VisitSavannah.com ★ PLACES TO STAY DO DOYOU YOU KNOW? KNOW? River Street is lined with ballast stones, used to balance ships and discarded to make room for shipments of Georgia’s natural resources. W15 Country Inn & Suites Savannah Gateway 16 Gateway Blvd. E. 912-920-3200/800-4-CHOICE countryinns.com/savannah-hotelga-31419/usasgga S18 Days Inn Airport 2500 Dean Forest Road 912-966-5000/800-329-7466 daysinn.com/hotels/georgia/savannah /days-inn-savannah-airport/hoteloverview 39 EMBASSY SUITES SAVANNAH AIRPORT S16 145 W. Mulberry Blvd. 912-330-8222 savannahairport.embassysuites.com Just 5 minutes from the airport, 20 minutes from historic downtown Savannah and near I-95, this all-suite hotel is also central to Hilton Head Island, S.C., and Bluffton, S.C. Two-room suites; wet bar; complimentary airport shuttle, high-speed internet, cooked-toorder breakfasts and evening receptions; indoor pool and whirlpool spa. 40 FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES AIRPORT S16 10 Stephen S. Green Drive 912-965-9777 fairfieldsavannah.com Recently renovated and located near the Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, I-95, I-16, Ga. 21 and U.S. 80. A top choice for business travelers given close proximity to area’s largest corporations. Free parking, WiFi, hot breakfast, airport shuttle service and indoor heated pool and spa. W15 Fairfield Inn & Suites Savannah I-95 South 17027 Abercorn St. 912-925-5050/888-670-2312 marriott.com/savab S19 Hampton Inn - Savannah North 7050 Ga. 21, Port Wentworth 912-966-2000/888-954-2678 hamptoninn1.hilton.com ★ S16 Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah Airport 70 Stephen S. Green Drive 912-966-1240/800-426-7866 savannahairportsuites.hamptoninn.com W15 Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah Gateway 591 Al Henderson Blvd., 912-921-1515 savannahi95southgatewaysuites. hamptoninn.com S16 Hawthorn Suites 4 Stephen S. Green Drive 912-966-0020/866-364-7015 hawthorn.com S16 Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Airport 80 Clyde E. Martin Drive 912-964-5550 savannahairport.hgi.com W15 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Savannah South 17 Gateway Blvd E., 912-925-2700 hiexpress.com Holiday Inn Express - Savannah North 7210 Ga. 21, Port Wentworth 912-964-8900 hiexpress.com/savannahnorth S16 Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Savannah/Pooler 103 San Drive, Pooler 912-330-5100 holidayinn.com/sav-pooler W15 Howard Johnson Express - Gateway 17003 Abercorn St., 912-925-7050 hojo.com Inn at Mulberry Grove 101 O’Leary Road, Port Wentworth 912-965-9666 innatmulberrygrove.com S16 La Quinta Inn & Suites 414 Gray St., Pooler, 912-748-3771 870.lq.com W19 Landmark Inn - Hunter AAF 165 Duncan Drive, 912-692-0139 landmarkinns.com/haafga/ S16 Magnolia Inn & Suites 107 San Drive, Pooler 912-748-6883 magnoliainnsavannah.com U17 Quail Run Lodge 1130 Bob Harmon Road 912-964-1421/800-627-7035 thequailrunlodge.com W15 Red Roof Inn & Suites - Gateway 405 Al Henderson Blvd., 912-925-3535 bit.ly/1gnwPis S16 Savannah Conference Hotel 301 Governor Treutlen Drive, Pooler 912-748-6464 savannahconferencehotel.com Sleep Inn 7206 Ga. 21 N., Port Wentworth 912-966-9800 sleepinn.com/hotel-port_wentworthgeorgia-ga252 W15 Sleep Inn Savannah Gateway 17013 Abercorn St., 912-921-1010 sleepinn.com/hotel-savannahgeorgia-ga730 S17 Springhill Suites Savannah Airport 1 Jay R. Turner Drive 912-330-5555/888-287-9400 springhillsuites.com/savsa W15 Springhill Suites Savannah I-95 South 4 Gateway Blvd. E. 912-629-7777/888-287-9400 marriott.com/savin S16 TownePlace Suites by Marriott Savannah Airport 4 Jay R. Turner Drive, 912-629-7775 marriott.com/savaa S19 Value Place 4912 Augusta Road, Garden City 912-966-1212, Ext. 0 valueplace.com W15 Wingate Inn 11 Gateway Blvd. E., 912-925-2525 Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. 54 | VisitSavannah.com ★ PLACES TO STAY West Chatham Campgrounds/RV Parks V18 Biltmore RV Park + Antiques + Collectable Store 4707 Ogeechee Road 912-236-4065 biltmorervpark.com Tybee Island Bed & Breakfasts/Inns X27 Atlantis Inn 20 Silver Ave., 912-786-8558 atlantisinntybee.com X27 Beachview Bed and Breakfast 1701 Butler Ave. 912-786-5500 beachviewbbtybee.com W28 The Georgianne Inn 1312 Butler Ave. 912-786-8710/800-596-5301 georgianneinn.com T28 Lighthouse Inn, Bed & Breakfast 16 Meddin Drive 912-786-0901/866-786-0901 tybeebb.com T28 Surf Song Bed & Breakfast 21 Officers Row, 912-472-1040 tybeesurfsong.com T28 Tybee Island Inn 24 Van Horne Ave. 912-786-9255/866-892-4667 tybeeislandinn.com T28 Tybee Moons 8 Moore Ave., 912-786-8678 tybeemoons.com U28 DeSoto Beach Bed and Breakfast 210 Butler Ave. 912-786-4542/877-786-4542 desotobeachbandb.com ★ Tybee Island Hotels/ Motels V28 Beachside Colony 404 Butler Ave. 912-786-4535/800-786-0770 beachsidecolony.com 41 DeSoto Beach Hotel – Oceanfront V28 212 Butler Ave. 912-786-4542/877-786-4542 desotobeachhotel.com Tybee’s ONLY beachfront hotel! Voted Best Place to Stay six years in a row. Heated/ cooled oceanfront pool and sundeck with game room. Direct private beach access. Thirty-seven rooms, all with 42” flat screen TVs, cable, microwave, coffeemaker and refrigerator. Free WiFi and continental breakfast. beach chair and umbrella rentals. Convenient mid-island location. W27 Dunes Inn & Suites 1409 Butler Ave. 912-786-4591/888-678-0763 dunesinn.com Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. 56 | VisitSavannah.com ★ DESIGNED FOR SAVANNAH designed for Savannah CONVENIENTLY LOCATED RIGHT SMACK IN THE MIDDLE OF YOUR VACATION PLANS. When it comes to vacation travel, Courtyard by Marriott Historic Savannah offers a refreshing way to unwind. 415 West Liberty Street • Savannah, Georgia 31401 Reservations 888.236.2427 • T: 912.790.8287 www.courtyard.com/SAVDT built for you. Decorated in old Savannah brick and gas-lit lamps, our 154 room inn is located just blocks from River Street, City Market, Broughton Street, and adjacent to the visitors center, SCAD and the Civic Center. Savannah/Historic District 603 West Oglethorpe Avenue Savannah, GA 31401 912.721.1600 • fax 912.721.1610 savannahhistoricsuites.hamptoninn.com PLACES TO STAY DO DOYOU YOU KNOW? KNOW? Temple Mickve Israel on Monterey Square is home to Georgia’s oldest Jewish congregation and stands apart as America’s only Gothic-style synagogue. X27 Howard Johnson/Admiral’s Inn 1501 Butler Ave. 912-786-0700/800-55-ECONO tybeehowardjohnson.com 42 OCEAN PLAZA BEACH RESORT X28 1401 Strand Ave., 912-786-7777 oceanplaza.com Located on the oceanfront on Tybee Island, 20 minutes from Savannah via U.S. 80 East. 200 hotel rooms, two pools, full-service conference center, award-winning Dolphin Reef Oceanfront Restaurant and Bar. V28 Royal Palm Motel 909 Butler Ave., 912-786-4763 royalpalmtybee.com W27 Sandcastle Inn 1420 Butler Ave. 912-786-4576/866-422-3224 sandcastle-inn.com X27 Sea and Breeze Beach Hotel 16 Tybrisa St., 912-786-8806 tybeeseaandbreezehotel.com Tybee Island Vacation Rentals U28 2 Second Ave. 2 2nd Ave., 800-786-5889 oceanfrontcottage.com T28 5 A Ocean View Court 5 Oceanview Court, Unit A 800-786-5889 oceanfrontcottage.com W28 Ebbtide Circa 1932 1 9th St., 912-313-0784 mermaidcottages.com X27 Mermaid Cottages LLC 1517 Chatham Ave., 912-313-0784 mermaidcottages.com X27 My Beach House Vacation Rentals 15 18th Terrace, 912-484-8397 mybeachhouseontybee.com U28 Ocean Watch Properties 3 Second St., 770-883-9255 oceanwatchtybee.com 43 OCEANFRONT COTTAGE RENTALS LLC X27 #1 18th St., 800-786-5889 oceanfrontcottage.com/listings/118th-street-upper Located steps away from activities on the south end of Tybee Island. Directly oceanfront. Large oceanfront sun deck with covered porch. 44 OCEANFRONT RENTALS LLC COTTAGE T28 717 1st St., 800-786-5889 oceanfrontcottage.com With more than 100 rentals, we have a property to fit every need. Homes ranging from one to seven bedrooms, many featuring pools (some heated) and hot tubs. U28 Paula Deen’s Y’all Come Inn 205 Miller Ave., 912-313-0784 mermaidcottages.com X27 Blue Dog Bungalow 1807 Butler Ave., 404-822-5397 tybeeislandhouse.com T28 Private Island Rentals Tybee Island 717 1st St., 800-786-5889 oceanfrontcottage.com U28 Desoto Beach Properties 210 Butler Ave. 912-786-4542/877-786-4542 desotobeachproperties.com X27 Sandy’s by the Shore 1601 Inlet Ave. 912-786-0531/866-512-0531 sandysbytheshore.com U28 DeSoto Beach Terraces 3 Second Terraces 912-786-4542/877-786-4542 desotobeachterraces.com X27 Somewhere In Time and Somewhere In Time Too 1815 Butler Ave., Ste. A-B 678-566-6792 somewhereintimetybee.com ★ 45 TYBEE BEACH VACATION RENTALS AND PROPERTY MANAGEMENT U25 1106 U.S. 80 E., 912-786-0100 renttybee.com Offering a variety of beach cottages, homes and condos that are oceanfront, have an ocean view or are tucked away. Let us guide you to the perfect rental for your next vacation on Tybee, whatever the size of your party. W27 Tybee Cottages Inc. 1310 Jones Ave., 912-786-6746 tybeecottages.com U28 Tybee Island Rentals 203 1st St., 912-786-4034 tybeeislandrentals.com U27 Tybee Joy Vacations 121 Lewis Ave., 912-257-9097 tybeejoyvacations.com Tybee Seaside Rentals & Gifts LLC 912-230-1135 vrbo.com/320820 T25 Tybee Time Vacation Rentals 106 Sea Lane 912-344-0868/877-823-6441 tybeetimevacationrentals.com 46 TYBEE VACATION X28 Tybrisa at the Beach 1 15th St. 912-447-5080/800-868-4080 tybrisa.com V27 Windfall Getaways 163 S. Campbell Ave. 912-786-8291 windfallbythesea.com Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. 58 | VisitSavannah.com RENTALS T19 1010 U.S. 80 E., 877-929-7935 tybeevacationrentals.com Vacation like a local on Tybee Island or Historic Savannah! Choose from 190 homes, cottages or condos. Search and reserve online or utilize our expert vacation planners. Select amenities include one to six bedrooms, WiFi, pools, hot tubs, ocean views, pet friendly and more. ★ BEST SAVANNAH INN/B&B 2008-2013 The Toast of the Town g SOUTHERN ULTIMATE PRIVACY g LUXURIES g EXECUTIVE COMFORTS © 2013 PRESIDENTS’ QUARTERS INN • 800/233-1776 • [email protected] PRESIDENTSQUARTERS.COM • @PQINNSAVANNAHGA HAMILTON-TURNER INN For Reservations Call S AVA N N A H , G A 912.236.6321 History Surrounds, Luxury Awaits 800.228.5150 or Toll Free qualityinnhistoricsavannah.com ACCOMMODATING, AFFORDABLE, ACCESSIBLE... • 1/2 Block From City Market • Adjacent To River Street FREE PARKING • Coffeemakers, Hair Dryers, Irons/Boards, Refrigerators and High-Speed Internet In All Rooms • Free Deluxe Breakfast Bar 330 Abercorn Street | Savannah, GA | 31401 (888) 448-8849 hamilton-turnerinn.com Located in Savannah’s Historic District 300 West Bay Street PLACES TO STAY Hardeeville RV-Thomas Parks 3090 S. Okatie Highway A-170 Hardeeville, S.C., 843-784-6210 hardeevillerv.com Holiday Inn Express – Hardeeville 145 Independence Blvd. Hardeeville, S.C. 843-784-2800 hiexpress.com/hardeevillesc Holiday Inn Express Savannah S I-95 Richmond Hill 4601 U.S. 17 S., Richmond Hill 912-756-6668 holidayinnexpress.com/savannahsga 47 RIVER’S END CAMPGROUND & RV PARK S27 5 Fort Ave. 912-786-5518/800-786-1016 riversendcampground.com Where the river meets the sea—just three blocks from the beach and 20 minutes from historic downtown Savannah. Nearby Savannah Dunham Farms 5836 Islands Highway, Sunbury 912-880-4500 dunhamfarms.com Hampton Inn Savannah I-95/ Richmond Hill 4679 U.S. 17 S., Richmond Hill 912-756-2272 hampton-inn.com/hi/richmondhill ★ Masterkey Hospitality Richmond Hill 912-335-5118 masterkeyusa.com The Inn at Palmetto Bluff 476 Mt. Pelia Road, Bluffton, S.C. 843-706-6500/866-706-6565 palmettobluffresort.com VISIT SAVANNAH Tybee Island Campgrounds/RV Parks Liberty Inn & Suites 213 W. General Screven Way Hinesville 912-877-2124 libertyinnsuites.com Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. Savannah Historic District ★ The Cotton Sail Hotel Savannah Riverfront w w w. c o t t o n s a i l h o t e l . c o m SAVANNAH’S NEWEST BOUTIQUE HOTEL TOP DECK BAR Complimentary ‘Be Our Guest’ Hot Breakfast 320 Montgomery St. Main: 912-921-5300 . Toll Free: 800-456-4000 countryinns.com/savannahga_historic 60 | 126 WEST BAy STREET [email protected] VisitSavannah.com Savannah Elegance & Historic Perfection • 252 Guest Rooms Including 57 Suites • Conference/Banquet Space for 200 People • New Courtyard • Concierge On Site • Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast • WIFI • Garage Parking • Fitness Center 912.236.4440 • www.InnAtEllisSquare.com • 877.542.7666 Largest Locally Owned & Operated Vacation Rental Manager in Savannah, Georgia with 1-7 Bedroom Properties 888-919-0008 StaySavannah.net FOOD & DRINK BEAU KESTER Bon Appétit Fancy, fast, sumptuous or soulful--whatever cuisine you crave, we’ll show you just where to find it in our tasteful town. Historic District Area 1 L12 American Legion Post 135 Bar & Restaurant (SAL) 1108 Bull St., 912-233-9277 alpost135.com 17 Hundred 90 Restaurant E7 307 E. President St., 912-236-7122 17hundred90.com 12 33 Aqua Star Restaurant at the Westin Savannah Harbor 22 Square C4 14 Barnard St., 912-233-2116 B8 1 Resort Drive, 912-201-2085 westinsavannah.com/aquastar savannah.andaz.hyatt.com Enjoy the best view in Savannah while you dine on the freshest local catch in contemporary style. Breakfast, lunch and dinner plus Saturday seafood buffet and Sunday brunch. D6 45 Bistro 123 E. Broughton St., 912-234-3111 45bistro.com 28 J6 700 Drayton Restaurant 700 Drayton St., 912-721-5002 700drayton.com D4 Alligator Soul 114 Barnard St., Lower Level 912-232-7899 alligatorsoul.com 48 B. MATTHEW’S EATERY C8 325 E. Bay St., 912-233-1319 bmatthewseatery.com B. Matthew’s outshines ordinary bistros, offering fresh, seasonal menu items for breakfast, lunch, dinner and brunch in Savannah’s beautiful Historic District. 49 BARRACUDA BOB’S C5 19 E. River St., 912-777-4381 Best restaurant on River Street, serving delectable appetizers, seafood and steak. Nice, clean atmosphere, a beautiful bar area and great service! C6 Bayou Café 14 N. Abercorn Ramp, 912-233-6411 bayousavannah.com D3 Belford’s Savannah Seafood and Steaks 315 W. St. Julian St., 912-233-2626 belfordssavannah.com F5 Billy’s Place at McDonough’s 20 E. Perry St., 912-233-6136 billysplacesavannah.com Q12 Back in the Day Bakery D3 a.lure 309 W. Congress St., 912-233-2111 aluresavannah.com ★ 2403 Bull St., 912-495-9292 backinthedaybakery.com Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. 62 | VisitSavannah.com ★ 50 BLOWIN’ SMOKE SOUTHERN CANTINA C7 The Cotton Exchange 201 E. River St., 912-232-7088 exchangetavernsavannah.com N13 1611 Habersham St., 912-231-2385 blowinsmokesavannah.com Blowin’ Smoke offers inside or alfresco dining with a Southwestern-inspired menu that features in-house pecansmoked BBQ, tacos, sandwiches, creative cocktails and more. 51 D3 The Crypt Pub 317 W. Broughton St., 912-234-0297 thecryptpub.com H3 Crystal Beer Parlor 301 W. Jones St., 912-349-1000 crystalbeerparlor.com BOAR’S HEAD GRILL & TAVERN C7 1 N. Lincoln St., 912-651-9660 boarsheadgrill.com Savannah’s first restaurant on River Street. Locally owned and operated. Casual riverfront dining in a restored cotton warehouse. Steaks, local seafood and sinfully delicious desserts. Lunch and dinner, seven days a week. G5 The DeSoto Grill 15 E. Liberty St. 912-232-9000, Ext. 7122 desotohilton.com 53 The distillerysavannah.com Prohibition-themed gastropub. Largest selection of craft beer in the Coastal Empire! G9 Brasserie 529 529 E. Liberty St., 912-238-0045 brasserie529.com D5 Casbah & Mirage Restaurants 20 E. Broughton St., 912-234-6168 casbahrestaurant.com D9 Cha Bella Grill/Earth to Table C4 Dockside Seafood Restaurant 201 W. River St., 912-233-3810 54 DUB’S liveoakstore.com/dubspub River Street’s only sports pub. We’ve got multiple TVs featuring all sports and pub games including ping pong, darts, bumper pool and foosball. Come in and relax in a casual atmosphere with gorgeous bamboo décor! CHAMPIONS GRILL A8 2 Resort Drive, 912-201-2259 westinsavannah.com/theclubgrille 52 CHART HOUSE C4 202 W. Bay St., 912-234-6686 P12 Elizabeth on 37th C5 Churchill’s Restaurant & Pub 13-17 W. Bay St., 912-232-8501 thebritishpub.com C4 Cilantro’s Grill & Cantina 135 W. Bay St., 912-232-7070 cilantrosmx.com D4 Circa 1875 48 Whitaker St., 912-443-1875 circa1875.com E2 City Coffee 125 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 912-658-9557 facebook.com/citycoffeesavannah D2 Corleone’s Trattoria 315 W. Congress St., 912-232-7118 garibaldisavannah.com D4 Goose Feathers an Express Cafe 55 FIDDLER’S CRAB HOUSE C4 131 W. River St., 912-644-7172 2430 Habersham St., 912-234-5885 greentruckpub.com H5 Gryphon Tea Room 337 Bull St., 912-525-5880 scad.edu/experience/gryphon/ D6 Henry’s 28 Drayton St., 912-232-6628 C6 Huey’s Restaurant 115 E. River St., 912-234-7385 hueysontheriver.net C5 J & T’s Warehouse Bar & Grille 18 E. River St., 912-234-6003 thewarehousebarandgrille.com C5 J.J. Bonerz Restaurant 11 W. Bay St., 912-944-4343 jjbonerz.com D4 Jazz’d Tapas Bar 52 Barnard St., 912-236-7777 jazzdsavannah.com D5 Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 7 E. Congress St., Ste. 101 912-234-8788 jimmyjohns.com C8 Joe’s Crab Shack 504 E. River St., 912-232-1830 joescrabshack.com liveoakstore.com/fiddlersriverstreet The hot spot for seafood and a scenic view of Savannah’s River Street! D5 Kayak Kafé 1 E. Broughton St., 912-233-6044 eatkayak.com F5 Fire Street Food 13 E. Perry St., 912-234-7776 firestreetfood.com C4 Five Guys Burgers and Fries 175 W. Bay St., 912-238-1227 fiveguys.com D7 The Funky Brunch Café 304 E. Broughton St., 912-234-3050 thefunkybrunchcafe.com F5 Gallery Espresso 234 Bull St., 912-233-5348 galleryespresso.com 44 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 912-232-2720 corleones.com 63 | VisitSavannah.com & Bakery 39 Barnard St., 912-233-4683 goosefeatherscafe.com R13 Green Truck Pub 105 E. 37th St., 912-236-5547 elizabethon37th.net chart-house.com From fresh seafood specialties and succulent steaks to the hot chocolate lava cake, Chart House is your place for spectacular dining and attentive service. … A PUBLIC HOUSE C4 225 W. River St., 912-200-3652 102 East Broad St., 912-790-7888 cha-bella.com 33 Distillery G3 416 W. Liberty St., 912-236-1772 D3 Garibaldi’s Cafe 56 KEVIN BARRY’S IRISH PUB C4 117 W. River St., 912-233-9626 kevinbarrys.com Kevin Barry’s has been a Savannah favorite since 1980. Join us for lunch or dinner! Live music every night. K2 KFC/Hodges Management Co. 405 W. Gwinnett St., 912-234-4793 kfc.com D4 The Lady & Sons 102 W. Congress St., 912-233-2600 ladyandsons.com FOOD & DRINK D6 Lenny’s Sub Shop #515 102 E. Broughton St., 912-651-5900 lennys.com J6 Leoci’s Trattoria 606 Abercorn St., 912-335-7027 leocis.com 57 LEOPOLD’S ICE CREAM C6 The Olde Pink House 23 Abercorn St., 912-232-4286 C5 Olympia Cafe 5 E. River St., 912-233-3131 olympiacafe.net C8 One Eyed Lizzy’s 417 E. River St., 912-341-8897 oneeyedlizzys.com D7 212 E. Broughton St., 912-234-4442 leopoldsicecream.com Leopold’s ice cream is absolutely oneof-a-kind. All flavors are made on the premises, one batch at a time, using top-secret family recipes handed down from the original Leopold brothers. C6 Outback Steakhouse 7 Drayton St., 912-232-1611 outback.com D3 Papillote 1110 Bull St., 912-790-9000 local11ten.com D2 Lulu’s Chocolate Bar, LLC 58 The thepirateshouse.com At The Pirates’ House, Savannah’s most intriguing restaurant, our most precious treasure is our food, acclaimed for more than three decades. Our extensive menu includes dishes for all tastes. C4 Maison de Macarons 151 W. Bryan St., 912-665-9894 maisondemacarons.com G5 Mellow Mushroom 11 W. Liberty St., 912-495-0705 mellowmushroom.com/savannah 1 W. Liberty St., 912-200-4045 thepublickitchen.com 59 Rancho Alegre Restaurant 912-292-1656 ranchoalegrecuban.com Best little place in town. Cuban, Caribbean and Spanish food voted 4.5 stars on TripAdvisor. Live music every Friday and Saturday. The house of paella. 232 E. Broughton St., 912-349-5676 meltingpot.com/savannah 150 W. St. Julian St., 912-335-2520 moes.com 60 RIVER liveoakstore.com/riverhouse Sit riverside and enjoy some of the freshest local seafood around and other signature items while watching local and merchant ships sail by. 311 W. Congress St., 912-239-9600 macphersonspub.com 21 W. Bay St., 912-447-0943 moonriverbrewing.com H4 Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room 107 W. Jones St., 912-232-5997 mrswilkes.com G3 Noble Fare HOUSE SEAFOOD C4 125 W. River St., 912-234-1900 D3 Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub C5 Moon River Brewing Company LLC Cuban H2 402 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. D7 The Melting Pot D4 Moe’s Southwest Grill D6 Sakura 116 E. Broughton St., 912-234-9300 C4 The Sapphire Grill 110 W. Saint Julian St., 912-443-9962 sapphiregrill.com Savannah Restaurants Corp./ Burger King 601 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 912-353-9090 savannahbk.com 61 SAVANNAH C5 9 E. River St. RIVERBOAT CRUISES 912-232-6404/800-786-6404 savannahriverboat.com Enjoy refreshing breezes on a sightseeing harbor cruise, delicious Southern flavors, cultural entertainment, a fun-filled dinner, magical moonlight and lavish brunches. K3 Savannah Rum Runners Bakery & Cafe 324 W. Bolton St., 912-355-4177 savannahrumrunners.com 62 THE SHRIMP FACTORY C7 313 E. River St., 912-236-4229 theshrimpfactory.com The best place in Savannah to eat shrimp! A casual, friendly, fine-dining restaurant overlooking the Savannah River. Flavorful lunch and dinner menus include fresh, local seafood, filet mignon, soups and salads. Semiprivate area for groups. Call ahead, walk in or take out. Open 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Thursday-Saturday and 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday. 13 Rocks on the River Modern F5 Six Pence Pub 245 Bull St., 912-233-3156 Grill C4 102 W. Bay St., 912-721-3900 bohemianhotelsavannah.com 13 Rocks on the Roof C4 102 W. Bay St., 912-721-3800 bohemianhotelsavannah.com sixpencepub.com E5 Smooth Café 143 Bull St., 912-231-8100 smoothonbull.com D4 Smoothie King 103 W. Broughton St., 912-232-2070 smoothieking.com 321 Jefferson St., 912-443-3210 noblefare.com ★ 317 W. River St., 912-349-5275 saddlebagssavannah.com G5 The Public Kitchen & Bar D3 Maxwell’s 109 Jefferson St., 912-349-5878 maxwellssavannah.com B3 Saddle Bags Savannah Pirates’ House D9 20 East Broad St., 912-233-5757 42 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 912-238-2012 luluschocolatebar.net 111 W. Bay St., 912-721-4800 ruths-chris.com J2 218 W. Broughton St., 912-232-1881 papillote-savannah.com L12 Local 11ten Food & Wine C4 Ruth’s Chris Steak House Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. 64 | VisitSavannah.com ★ F5 Soho South Café C3 Wet Willie’s - City Market V20 Bar Food LLC 63 SPANKY’S PIZZA GALLEY AND SALOON C6 Wet Willie’s - River Street V20 Barberitos D3 Wild Wing Cafe V21 Barnes Restaurant Waters Avenue 12 W. Liberty St., 912-233-1633 sohosouthcafe.com C7 317 E. River St., 912-236-3009 liveoakstore.com/spankys Home of the original chicken finger, a friendly atmosphere and a vast menu on historic River Street. D4 Sweet Carolina Cupcakes 38 Whitaker St., 912-234-6380 sweetcarolinacupcakes.com C5 Tondee’s Tavern 7 E. Bay St., 912-341-7427 tondees.com 64 TUBBY’S SEAFOOD C6 115 E. River St., 912-233-0770 liveoakstore.com/tubbysriverstreet Watch the tankers cruise by at Tubby’s. Delicious seafood, outdoor dining and a relaxing atmosphere! C5 Vic’s on the River 15 E. River St., 912-721-1000 vicsontheriver.com 20 Jefferson St., 912-235-5651 wetwillies.com 101 E. River St., 912-233-5650 wetwillies.com 27 Barnard St., 912-790-9464 wildwingcafe.com/our-locations/ savannah-ga.php C4 Your Pie 110 W. Bryan St., 912-234-2433 yourpie.com Midtown 65 THE 5 SPOT V20 4430 Habersham St., 912-777-3021 5spotsavannah.com The 5 Spot, a casual neighborhood kitchen and bar in trendy Habersham Village, serves modern American cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. 4523 Habersham St., 912-355-5956 barfoodsavannah.com 4525 Habersham St., 912-349-6750 barberitos.com 5320 Waters Ave., 912-353-9488 savannahmenu.com/barnes V22 IHOP #3264 - Savannah 1800 E. Victory Drive, Bldg. B 912-233-6455/803-292-4105 scihop.com V21 Johnny Harris Restaurant 1651 E. Victory Drive, 912-354-8828 johnnyharris.com V20 Marco’s Pizza Habersham 4521 Habersham St., 912-349-6960 marcos.com V21 Joe’s Homemade Cafe 5515B Waters Ave., 912-349-0251 joeshomemade.com HISTORIC DISTRICT The perfect combination of incredible location, guest room size, Southern hospitality, and amenities make the Comfort Suites Historic District a favorite hotel of repeat visitors. $89* per night plus tax *BASED ON AVAILABILITY. SEVEN DAY ADVANCE RESERVATIONS REQUIRED. AMENITIES INCLUDE: Free Shuttle Service to any location within the Historic District Free Full Hot Breakfast . Pet Friendly Hotel (fee) . Bus Parking Available . Oversized Spacious Suites . Indoor Pool & Spa Book Today! Call us at (912) 629-2001 • Mention Code: “LOVEIT” • Group discounts also available www.savannahcomfortsuites.com 65 | VisitSavannah.com FOOD & DRINK Southside W20 La Parrilla Mexican Restaurant W20 Wendy’s W20 Longhorn Restaurants W21 Wing Zone W20 Lovin’ Spoons, LLC W20 Zaxby’s - White Bluff Road 7804 Abercorn St., Ste. 63A 912-354-3757 laparrilla.com W21 Byrd Cookie Co. 6700 Waters Ave. 912-355-1716/800-291-2973 byrdcookiecompany.com 7825 Abercorn St., 912-352-4784 longhornsteakhouse.com X18 The Cafe at Virginia College 14045 Abercorn St. Ext, Ste. 1503 912-721-5600 vc.edu X22 Cake It Away! LLC 1212 E. Montgomery Crossroad, Ste. A 912-349-6540 cakeitaway.net 7400 Abercorn St., 912-355-2723 lovinspoons.com X18 McDonald’s 13100 Abercorn St. Ext. 912-450-3003 37 W. Fairmont Drive, Ste. 215 912-920-8254 wendys.com 1100 Eisenhower Drive, 912-354-8888 wingzone.com 8040 White Bluff Road, 912-927-6000 zaxbys.com West Chatham Bojangles’ Famous Chicken ‘n Biscuits 7111 Ga. 21, Port Wentworth 912-226-2550 bojangles.com X19 Carey Hilliard’s Restaurant W20 Piccadilly X20 Carrabba’s Italian Grill W20 Sticky Fingers Smokehouse W15 Hooters of Savannah X18 Dickey’s Barbecue Pit X18 Subway W15 Houlihan’s X18 Domino’s Pizza - Abercorn Street W20 Taste of India W15 IHOP #3435 - Savannah X20 Domino’s Pizza - Montgomery X18 Texas Roadhouse S15 Lenny’s Sub Shop - Pooler X18 Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill X15 Love’s Seafood Restaurant W20 Toucan Cafe V16 Marco’s Pizza Berwick W20 Two Smart Cookies 7804 Abercorn St., 912-352-3521 piccadilly.com 11111 Abercorn St., 912-925-2131 careyhilliards.com 7921 Abercorn St., 912-925-7427 stickyfingers.com 10408 Abercorn St., 912-961-7073 carrabbas.com 13051 Abercorn St., 912-927-8450 subway.com 13051 Abercorn St., 912-200-3677 dickeys.com 401 Mall Blvd., Ste. 102C 912-356-1020 tasteofindiasav.com 13015 Abercorn St., Ste. D 912-920-5050 cowabungainc.com Crossroad 1101 E. Montgomery Crossroad 912-921-0030 cowabungainc.com 14045 Abercorn St., 912-961-5650 texasroadhouse.com 14045 Abercorn St., Ste. 2201 tobykeithusa.com W21 Exchange on Waters 6710 Waters Ave., 912-525-1148 exchangetavernsavannah.com 67 531 Stephenson Ave., 912-352-2233 toucancafe.com FIDDLERS SEAFOOD W20 7201 Hodgson Memorial Drive 912-351-2274 liveoakstore.com/fiddlers Relax and dine in a piece of thriving Savannah history, where we pay tribute to the city’s rich maritime heritage. 6512 White Bluff Road, 912-353-2253 twosmartcookies.com W20 Uncle Maddio’s Pizza Joint 7805 Abercorn St., Ste. 2 912-443-3001 unclemaddios.com V20 Gigi’s Cupcakes of Savannah 5521 Abercorn St., 912-349-2778 gigiscupcakesusa.com/savannah georgia W20The Honey Baked Ham Co. 8608 Abercorn St., Ste. D 912-920-7400 honeybakedonline.com ★ X20 Vincenzo’s Italian Restaurant & Catering Co. 12417 White Bluff Road 912-921-7800 vincenzos-savannah.com 4 Gateway Blvd. W., 912-925-2536 hooters.com 17029 Abercorn St., 912-921-5712 houlihans.com 4A E. Gateway Blvd. 912-927-0047/803-292-4105 scihop.com 103 Canal St., Pooler, 912-748-7828 lennys.com 6817 Basin Road, 912-925-3616 savannahmenu.com/loves 50 Berwick Blvd., 912-234-6996 marcos.com Picolo’s Pizza 309 A Main St., Garden City 912-963-0099 facebook.com/picolospizza W16 Pita Pit 101 Little Neck Road, Bldg. 2, Ste. E 912-927-2879 pitapitusa.com Sam Snead’s Oak Grill & Tavern 7 Sylvester C. Formey Drive 912-963-0797 samsneads.com Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. 66 | VisitSavannah.com ★ W15 The Shell House Restaurant U20 York Street Deli Restaurant X21 Jalapeños S15 Subway X15 Zaxby’s-Ogeechee Road U22 Kona Ice of Savannah U19 Sunrise Restaurant East Chatham/ Thunderbolt 8 Gateway Blvd. W., 912-927-3280 shellhousesav.com 1290 Benton Blvd., Pooler 912-330-0608 subway.com 1 Southern Oaks Court, Ste. 300 912-238-8018 sunrisesavannah.com 68 SWEET TEA GRILLE 109 Travelers Way, Port Wentworth 912-200-4480 sweetteagrille.com Everyone in the South loves the sweet tea at Sweet Tea Grille, a locally owned and operated eatery off I-95. Well-loved with a strong Facebook following! Sit down to comfort-food heaven at Sweet Tea Grille. U20 Temple Cafe at the Temple of Glory Community Church 1105 Stiles Ave., 912-233-8213 templeofglorysav.org & Catering 114 Horizon Park Drive, 912-236-5195 5971 Ogeechee Road, 912-961-5570 zaxbys.com W22 Bonna Bella Waterfront Grille 2740 Livingston Ave., 912-352-3133 bonnabellayachtclub.com V22 Chick-Fil-A - Victory Drive 2111 E. Victory Drive, 912-352-7474 chick-fil-a.com V22 Domino’s Pizza - Victory Drive 1900 E. Victory Drive, Ste. D14 912-651-6001 cowabungainc.com X21 Great Harvest Bread Co. 7360 Skidaway Road, Ste. J1 912-777-7263 greatharvestsavannah.com 7405 Skidaway Road, 912-356-1800 jalapenosinc.com 912-346-3572 kona-ice.com W21 Marco’s Pizza DeRenne 2208 E. DeRenne Ave., 912-335-1230 marcos.com V22McDonald’s 2025 Skidaway Road, 912-450-3003 McDonald’s - NTG Enterprises 912-692-0021 W22 Pearl’s Saltwater Grille 7000 La Roche Ave., 912-352-8221 pearlssaltwatergrille.com V22 Sisters of the New South 2605 Skidaway Road 912-335-2761/912-234-6176 thesistersofthenewsouth.com Come Explore our Blackwaters! Just minutes north of Savannah And while you’re at it, drop in to our Living History Area, 2 history museums, antique shops, historic homes and so much more! Take Hwy. 21 N. from Savannah. Effingham Co. Chamber Rincon, Springfield, Guyton 67 | www.effinghamcounty.com 912-754-3301 VisitSavannah.com FOOD & DRINK 69 TUBBY’S TANK HOUSE V24 Wiley’s Championship BBQ 4700 U.S. 80 E., Ste. N 912-201-3259 wileyschampionshipbbq.com V22 2909 River Drive, 912-354-9040 liveoakstore.com/tubbysthuderbolt Home of the Thursday’s Original Cruise Party—a good time indeed! Great food, good company and a beautiful view of historic Thunderbolt. Tybee Island W27 A-J’s Dockside Restaurant 1315 Chatham Ave. 912-786-9533/877-240-5463 ajsdocksidetybee.com The Islands W24 Basil’s Pizza & Cafe 216 Johnny Mercer Blvd. 912-897-6400 basilspizzaonline.com X27 The Breakfast Club 1500 Butler Ave., 912-786-5984 thebreakfastclubtybee.com W25 Domino’s Pizza - Johnny Mercer Boulevard 342 Johnny Mercer Blvd., Ste. A 912-897-5535 cowabungainc.com U25 CoCo’s Sunset Grille 1A Old U.S. 80, 912-786-7810 cocostybee.com 71 U25 40 Estill Hammock Road V25 Ele Fine Fusion 7815 U.S. 80 E., 912-898-2221 elerestaurant.com 912-786-9857 thecrabshack.com “Where the Elite Eat in their Bare Feet.” Casual dockside dining on the waterfront. Boiled, steamed or raw seafood served Lowcountry style. Voted “Best Seafood Restaurant” since 1998. V25 Flying Fish Bar & Grill Inc. 7906 U.S. 80 E., Ste. 1 912-897-2009 flyingfishbargrillsav.weebly.com 42 DOLPHIN REEF OCEANFRONT RESTAURANT V24 Jersey Mike’s Subs 111 Jazie Drive, Ste. A 912-898-3540 jerseymikes.com 70 CRAB SHACK AT CHIMNEY CREEK X28 Inside Ocean Plaza Beach Resort, MOLLY MCGUIRE’S W24 216 Johnny Mercer Blvd., Ste. C1 912-898-0852 mollymcguires.com The party is on at Molly McGuire’s on Wilmington Island, open seven days a week. Unwind on island time with happy hour every day from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.! V24 Papa’s Bar-B-Que and Seafood 119 Charlotte Road, Ste. A 912-897-0236 papasbar-b-que.com 346 A Johnny Mercer Blvd. 912-897-2899 sunrisesavannah.com V24 Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House ★ X27 Ernst Subway LLC 18 Tybrisa St., 912-786-5908 subway.com X28 Fannie’s on the Beach 1613 Strand Ave., 912-786-6109 fanniesonthebeach.com U26 Gerald’s Pig and Shrimp 1115 U.S. 80 E., 912-786-4BBQ gpsbbq.com 33 Meddin Drive, 912-786-4442 northbeachbarandgrill.net X27 Rock House 1518 Butler Ave., 912-786-7176 rockhousetybee.com X28 Riptide Bar & Grill on the Pier Tybee Pier, 912-786-5299 X27 Seaside Sweets 18B Tybrisa St., 912-786-9861 seasidesisterstybee.com/seasidesweets X28 Spanky’s Beachside 1605 Strand Ave., 912-786-4477 spankysbeachside.com W27 Sting Ray’s Seafood 1403 Butler Ave., 912-786-0209 stingraysontybee.com U28 Sundae Cafe & Deli 304 1st St., 912-786-7694 sundaecafeattybee.com X27 Sunrise Restaurant 1511 Butler Ave., 912-786-7473 sunrisesavannah.com W27 Tybee Island Social Club 1311 Butler Ave., 912-472-4044 tybeeislandsocialclub.com U28 Tybee Sugar Shack Inc. 301 1st Ave., 912-786-4482 tybeesugarshack.com U25 Vicki’s on Tybee 1105 U.S. 80 E., 912-786-9869 vickisontybee.com X27 Wet Willie’s - Tybee Island 16 Tybrisa St., 912-786-5611 wetwillies.com U27 Jitterbug W24 Sunrise Restaurant 104 Bryan Woods Road 912-897-6101 unclebubbas.com 15th Street 912-786-8400 dolphinreef.com T28 North Beach Bar & Grill 106 S. Campbell Ave., 912-472-4380 jitterbugontybee.com X27 Lighthouse Pizza 15 Tybrisa St., 912-786-9874 lighthousepizza.net V28 Marlin Monroe’s Surfside 404 Butler Ave., 912-786-4745 marlinmonroessurfsidegrill.com Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. 68 | VisitSavannah.com ★ 307 E. President St. Lunch 11-3pm Sunday Brunch 11-3pm Dinner 5-9pm Casual Riverfront Dining Specializing in the finest USDA aged Steaks, Chops, live Maine Lobster, Local Seafood & sinfully Delicious Desserts One North Lincoln Street Ramp, East River Street 912-651-9660 Open 7 days a week, Serving Lunch & Dinner www.boarsheadgrill.com 17hundred90.com • 912-236-7122 who says you’re 3000 miles away? Live musical entertainment nightly Authentic Irish Pub Fare served until 2am Renowned spirits and the finest pour Hall of Heroes - a tribute to our service personnel Second floor balcony - River Street view An age-old Irish experience Great food. Great music. Great Craic. 117 West River St. 912.233.9626 KevinBarrys.com SHOPPING VISIT SAVANNAH Shop ’til You Drop Savannah is chock-full of antiques, art, décor, fashion, home goods, gifts and all kinds of oddities. We’ll tell you where to find them all. Historic District Area D6 24 E. Furnishings@Broughton 24 E. Broughton St., 912-233-2274 24estyle.com P13 37th @ Abercorn Antiques & Design 201 E. 37th St., 912-233-0064 37aad.com P12 Antiques Emporium on 38th Street Inc. 122 E. 38th St., 912-236-8444 antiquesemporiumon38th.com D7 Blick Art Materials 318 E. Broughton St., 912-234-0456 dickblick.com C7 Bob’s Your Uncle - Fannie’s Your Aunt 305 E. River St., 912-232-4546 C2 Books on Bay 224 W. Bay St., Lower 912-236-7115 booksonbay.com ★ 72 BRIGHTER DAY NATURAL FOODS MARKET L12 1102 Bull St., 912-236-4703 brighterdayfoods.com Established in 1978, Brighter Day is a full-service natural-food market with grocery, organic and locally grown produce, vitamins, supplements, bulk foods, deli, elixir and juice bar. Certified nutritionist on staff. D6 Broughton Market P12 Cobb’s Galleries 122 E. 37th St., 912-234-1582 D5 Copper Penny 22 W. Broughton St., 912-629-6800 shopcopperpenny.com R13 The Cottage Shop 2422 Abercorn St., 912-233-3820 cottageshopgifts.com I4 32 E. Broughton St., 912-401-0607 D3 Cardeologie 312 W. Broughton St., 912-234-3009 cardeologie.net H4 Circa Lighting 405 Whitaker St. 912-447-1008/877-762-2323 circalighting.com D7 Civil War Savannah LLC 48 Abercorn St., 912-507-5931 civilwarsavannah.org Custard Boutique 422 Whitaker St., 912-232-4733 custardboutique.com H4 d.luxe home.garden.event 413 Whitaker St., 205-903-0352 I2 Diaspora Market Place 510 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 912-232-2626 diasporamarketpl.com G6 E. Shaver Booksellers 326 Bull St., 912-234-7257 Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. 70 | VisitSavannah.com ★ Elegant Gifts 912-961-6778 elegantgiftsusa.com C9 Exotic Cigars & Gifts Inc. 507 E. River St., 912-234-7737 exotic-cigars.com C7 Fabulous Finds Under $20 207 E. River St., 912-447-6666 fabulousfindsunder20.com C4 Fine Things Under $20 121 W. River St., 912-232-1995 finethingsundertwenty.com H5 Frieze 1 W. Jones St., 912-335-7434 D5 Levy Jewelers H4 Lily Bay Studio + Bazaar 412C Whitaker St., 912-777-7621 facebook.com/lilybaystudiobazaar 10 W. Broughton St., 912-233-7500 shop.lowcountrygourmetfoods.com D3 The Magic Puppet D4 Go Fish Clothing & Jewelry Co. 106 W. Broughton St, 912-231-0609 savannah.gofishretail.com K2 Got Balloons 920 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 912-231-2334 gotballoons.vpweb.com Grafton’s Gourmet Coffee 912-509-3960 graftonsgourmetcoffee.com 73 JEPSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS STORE D3 Marc by Marc Jacobs 322 W. Broughton St., 912-234-2800 marcjacobs.com D5 The Men’s Store by Joseph 28 W. Broughton St., 912-232-5503 facebook.com/themensstorebyjoseph D6 Morgin’s Soapworks & More 106 E. Broughton St., 912-586-0091 morginssoapworks.com Discover unique gifts, the official Bird Girl statue replicas and objects that reflect our world-class art exhibits. C3 Jere’s Antiques Inc. 9 N. Jefferson St., 912-236-2815 jeresantiques.com I8 Johnnie Ganem Wine & Package Shop 501 Habersham St., 912-233-3032 johnnieganem.com D4 Kitchens on the Square 38 Barnard St., 912-236-0100 kitchensonthesquare.com H4 La Paperie 409 Whitaker St., 912-443-9349 lapaperiesavannah.com 76 The Salt Table D4 51 Barnard St., 912-447-0200 salttable.com Unforgettable. Sample more than 200 flavors! 77 Sara Jane Children’s Boutique O13 202 E. 37th St., 912-234-5266 sarajanekids.com R12 Savannah Antique Mall 1650 E. Victory Dr., 912-232-1918 savannahantiquemall.com D4 Savannah Bee Co. Honey House 104 W. Broughton St. 912-233-7873 savannahbee.com 74 Nourish D4 202 W. Broughton St., 912-232-3213 nourishsavannah.com C7 Savannah Candy Kitchen Nourish, as seen on HGTV, uses family recipes to create pure, natural bath products, all of which are handmade using only natural ingredients to treat everyone’s skin. C5 Savannah Clothing Co. E5 Oliver Bentleys Ltd. 13 W. York St. 912-201-1688/877-395-BARK oliverbentleys.com E4 207 W. York St. (on Telfair Square) 912-790-8831 telfair.org/museum_shop 309 Bull St., 912-233-8858 saintsandshamrocks.com 212 W. Broughton St., 912-234-2007 magicpuppettoys.com D6 Globe Shoe Company Inc. 17 E. Broughton St., 912-232-8161 G5 Saints & Shamrocks D5 Lowcountry Gourmet Foods D6 Garden on the Square 39 Abercorn St., 912-233-7227 gardenonthesquare.com handmade confections—”World Famous Pralines,” glazed pecans, chocolates, old-fashion brittle and hand-stretched taffy. Watch the candies being made and enjoy samples, too. Open seven days. 2 E. Broughton St. 912-233-1163/800-237-5389 levyjewelers.com F6 The Parker Companies 222 Drayton St., 912-231-1001 parkersav.com/home 225 E. River St. 912-233-8411/800-242-7919 savannahcandy.com 1 Bull St., 912-443-0443 78 SAVANNAH TOILE BY CARLETTE’S B3 912-604-2410 savannahtoile.com Bring home a little piece of Savannah. Find our tote bags, purses, tea towels and aprons in Village Craftsmen on River Street. D4 The Paula Deen Store D7 Sekka Bicycles C8 The Peanut Shop of Savannah C4 Shirts-n-Stuff C7 River Street Market Place H5 shopSCAD 75 H4 Small Pleasures Antique Jewelry 108 W. Congress St., 912-232-1607 pauladeenstore.com 407 E. River St., 912-232-8612 thepeanutshop.com 502 E. River St., 912-220-9101 riverstreetmarketplace.com RIVER STREET SWEETS C6 13 E. River St., 912-233-6220 riverstreetsweets.com Consistently voted “Savannah’s Best Candy Store,” this shop’s sweet aromas pull you into a world of fresh Southern, 71 | VisitSavannah.com 206 E. Broughton St., 912-233-3888 sekkabike.com 221 W. River St., 912-238-1704 shirts-n-stuff.com 340 Bull St., 912-525-5180 shopscad.com 412 Whitaker St., Ste. B 912-234-0277 smallpleasures.biz SHOPPING D5 The Spice & Tea Exchange of Savannah 14 W. Broughton St., 912-790-1669 spiceandtea.com/savannah D3 Sylvester & Co. Savannah 205 W. Broughton St., 912-236-1150 sylvesterandco.com D5 The Tea Room 7 E. Broughton St., 912-239-9690 thetearoomsavannah.com D4 Tervis 111 W. Congress St., Ste. 102 912-233-7986 tervis.com G2 Thrifty Supply Center 340 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 912-232-2906 thriftysupplycenter.com C3 Twinkle 307 W. Bryan St., 912-234-1001 79 V21 Ruby T’s BBQ Sauce X19 Johnson’s Florist & Balloons Co. V20 Stella & Dot V20 Kitchenware Outfitters 110 W. 52nd St., 912-238-5812 rubytbbq.com 10 E. 53 St., 912-220-0957 lowcountrystylist.blogspot.com V21 TailsSpin Pet Food & Accessories 4501 Habersham St., 912-691-8788 tailsspin.com V21 Threads & Things Ladies facebook.com/veronica’s-closet V20 34 x 37 Fabrics 7 E. Derenne Ave., 704-701-9445 80 260 Eisenhower Drive, 912-355-8515 anderson-jewelers.com X18 Bass Pro Shops - Outdoor World 14045 Abercorn St., 912-961-4200 basspro.com W20 Belk of Savannah 7804 Abercorn St., Ste. 184 912-352-1830 belk.com VILLAGE CRAFTSMEN B3 223 W. River St., 912-236-7280 villagecraftsmensavannah.com Savannah’s premier cooperative art gallery featuring handmade art and crafts by 21 local artists. The perfect shop for unique gifts. Stop in and meet local artists any day of the week. C6 Ye Ole Tobacco Shop 130 E. Bay St., 912-691-0807 yeoletobaccoshop.com W20 BleuBelle Boutique & BleuBelle Bridal 5500 Abercorn St., Ste. 41 912-355-3554 bleubelle.com W21 Goodwill of the Coastal Empire Inc. 7220 Sallie Mood Drive, 912-354-6611 goodwillsavannah.org W20 Harkleroad Diamonds Midtown V21 Fleet Feet Sports 3405 Waters Ave., 912-355-3527 fleetfeetsavannah.com V20 Habersham Beverage Center 4618 Habersham St., 912-354-6477 habershambeveragewarehouse.com V20 River Street Sweets - Habersham 4515 Habersham St., 912-201-3654 rivershtreetsweets.com ★ W20 Oglethorpe Mall 7804 Abercorn St., 912-354-7038 oglethorpemall.com X21 Olde Savannah Garden & Produce 8411 Marcus Place, 912-355-1986 oldesavannah.com W20 Russell’s Trophies & Sporting Goods 5 Mall Annex, 912-927-4498 russellstrophiessavannahga.com/ index.html X21 Sam’s Club (Members Only) 1975 E. Montgomery Crossroad 912-352-7069 samsclub.com W20 Anderson Jewelers D4 Villa Savannah 109 W. Broughton St., 912-233-2870 shopvillasavannah.com 5500 Abercorn St., Ste. 18 912-356-1117 kitchenwareoutfitters.com Southside Veronica’s Closet P12 205 E. 37th St., 912-777-4190 Consignment Shop 3123 Bull St., 912-234-5994 facebook.com/threadsandthings consignmentboutique 11155 Abercorn St., 912-920-4644 johnsonsfloristandballoons.com and Fine Jewelry 7300 Abercorn St., Ste. A 912-354-3671 harkleroaddiamonds.com W20 International Diamond Center 349 Mall Blvd., 912-354-4344 shopidc.com W21 John Wolf Florist/1-800-FLOWERS 6228 Waters Ave., 912-352-9843 johnwolfflorist.com X20 Savannah eBikes LLC 3 Sarah Court, 855-349-3245 savannahebikes.com 81 SAVANNAH MALL X18 14045 Abercorn St., 912-927-7467 savannahmall.com Savannah Mall has great shopping options like Dillard’s, Target and Burlington and fun options like Bass Pro Shops, Toby Keith I Love This Bar and Grill and Pole Position. W20 Savannah Wine Cellar 5500 Abercorn St., Ste. 40 912-355-9463 savannahwinecellar.com X18 Wal-Mart 14030 Abercorn St., 912-925-5040 walmart.com X21 Wal-Mart Supercenter Store #605 1955 E. Montgomery Crossroad 912-354-0335 walmart.com West Chatham S16 Camping World of Savannah 129 Continental Blvd., Pooler 912-748-7474, 888-924-8778 campingworldofsavannah.com Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. 72 | VisitSavannah.com ★ Art and craft handmade in Savannah and the Low Country —since 1976— NATURAL BATH PRODUCTS nour•ish is so good for your skin (inside and out). We are made by hand in Downtown Savannah using only the best all-natural ingredients that mother nature has to offer. featuring Carlette’s Savannah Toile Historic Downtown Savannah • 202 W. Broughton St. 912.232.3213 Sandfly • Norwood Market 912.777.5479 Hilton Head Island • Coligny Plaza 843.785.3213 www.nourishsavannah.com Open Daily 223 W. River Street (next to Dub’s Pub) with River Street parking villagecraftsmensavannah.com 912.236.7280 SHOPPING DO DOYOU YOU KNOW? KNOW? Originally located in Bonaventure Cemetery, Sylvia Shaw Judson’s legendary “Bird Girl” statue of Midnight fame is on display at the Telfair Museums’ Telfair Academy. S17 Citi Trends 104 Coleman Blvd., 912-236-1561 cititrends.com 84 NOURISH X21 7360 Skidaway Road, Ste. L3 912-777-5479 nourishsavannah.com S16 Louisville Trading Co. LLC Nourish, as seen on HGTV, uses family recipes to create pure, natural bath products, all of which are handmade using only natural ingredients to treat everyone’s skin. 917 A Louisville Road, 912-233-1850 louisvilletradingcompanyga.com U19 Pace Lighting 7 Southern Oaks Court, 912-920-4090 pacelighting.com 2125 E. Victory Drive, 912-355-7388 thereststopusa.com SAVANNAH FESTIVAL OUTLET CENTER W15 11 Gateway Blvd. S., 912-925-3089 The popular brand names you want at factory-direct prices. Shop at more than 25 factory stores, including Leggs, Hanes, Bali, Playtex, Carter’s, Beall’s Outlet, DressBarn, Bass, Reebok, Van Heusen, Osh Kosh and Rack Room Shoes. Open 9 a.m.-9 p.m. MondaySaturday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday. 83 savannahhd.com Rev it up. Let’s have some fun. New inventory of Harley-Davidsons, pre-owned and rentals. Customize your current ride or learn how to ride. Come in today. V20 Savannah Soaps 3504 Edwin Ave., 912-234-7766 savannahsoaps.com X16 Wal-Mart #635 6000 Ogeechee Road, 912-921-0882 walmart.com V22 Big Frog Custom T-Shirts V25 Chu’s Convenience Store 7726 Johnny Mercer Blvd. 912-897-7795 chusmart.com & More of Savannah 1909 E. Victory Drive, Ste. 101 912-354-7714 bigfrog.com/savannah U21 Georgia Furniture & Interiors 2934 Bee Road, 912-354-9742 gafurn.com ★ T27 Art Encounter LLC 10 Carpenter Road, 912-655-9812 mary-ingalls.com X27 Atlantic Beacon Co-Op 1604 Butler Ave., 912-786-9386 atlanticbeaconco-op.com W27 Fat Tire Bicycles 1403 Butler Ave., 912-786-4013 fattirebikestybee.com T26 Latitude 32 LLC 1213 U.S. 80, Unit M, 912-786-9334 latitude32.us V25 Chu’s Liquors 7724 Johnny Mercer Blvd. 912-897-7690 7755 U.S. 80 E., 912-897-0802 on.fb.me/19iXWIJ 1207 U.S. 80 E., 912-786-9216 seasidesisterstybee.com X27 T.S. Chu Department Store 6 Tybrisa St., 912-786-4561 tybee.com/chus/welcome.html V24 Decorative Impressions Arts by Ann Lutz 108 Palm Grove, 912-272-0474 annlutz.net V24 J Paige 107 Charlotte Road, Ste. C 912-897-1525 Nearby Savannah Cheeky Lingerie & Swimwear 718 Northside Drive, Ste. A31, Statesboro, 912-871-4466 cheekylingeriestore.com Georgia Gifts For Less 4920 Flat Shoals Parkway, Ste. 102-167, Decatur, 404-241-1375 georgiagiftsforless.com Tanger Outlet Center - Hilton Head 1414 Fording Island Road, Box B9, Bluffton, S.C. 843-837-5410/866-665-8679 tangeroutlet.com Thirty-One Gifts - Sandra Dickens Jesup, 912-294-2342 mythirtyone.com/sdickens V23 Polka Dots V25 Sanders Country Store Inc. 7908 U.S. 80 E., 912-897-4861 V23 Wal-Mart #606 4725 U.S. 80 E., 912-898-1391 walmart.com W25 Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market 111 Walthour Road, 607-435-3990 wifarmersmarket.org Salt P.O. Box 2440, 912-786-8833 saltartisan.com U25 Seaside Sisters V25 Davis Produce 107 Charlotte Drive, Ste. E 912-898-3730 polkadotssavannah.com East Chatham/ Thunderbolt 25 Tybrisa St., 912-786-6328 The Islands SAVANNAH HARLEY-DAVIDSON W15 6 Gateway Blvd. W., 912-925-0005 X27 American Beachwear and Aloha Gift V22 The Rest Stop 82 savannahfestival.com Tybee Island Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. 74 | VisitSavannah.com ★ Now offering Rider’s Edge Motorcycle Safety Course Main Store 6 Gateway Blvd. W. On The Corner of I-95 & 204 912-925-0005 Mon - Sat 9-6pm Sun 12-6pm Visit Our Second Location at 503 E. River St. Clothing & Collectibles Only 912-231-8000 Mon - Sat 10-6 • Sun 12-6pm Summer Hours Fri- Sat 10-8pm THE BRICE - A KIMPTON HOTEL OPENS SPRING 2014 Motorcycle Rentals Available www.savannahhd.com 601 E. Bay St. 912-238-1200/877-48 BRICE bricehotel.com Veronica’s Closet NEW UNIQUE WOMEN’S CLOTHING • SHOES • JEWELRY • GIFTS ed in Locat c istori the H t c i r t s Di Located in the Historic District 205 E. 37th St. (Yellow Carriage House) 912.777.4190 10am - 5pm Tuesday - Saturday Veronica’s Closet - Find us on Facebook! Newborn-size 12 for Girls and 8 for Boys Clothing • Accessories 202 East 37th St. 912-234-5266 sarajanekids.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10am–6pm Sat. 10am – 5pm • Sun. Closed ENTERTAINMENT Pick Your Diversion Night and day, Savannah offers all kinds of activities and entertainment: sophisticated, spooky, family-friendly and just plain fun. Island, S.C., 843-785-7469 hhimotoringfestival.com Activities and Entertainment X20 American Traditions Competition Inc. 1 Diamond Causeway, Ste. 21-PMB267 912-667-6617 americantraditionscompetition.com V25 Island Miniature Golf and Games 101 E. Bay St., 912-236-1333 lmilog.com 14045 Abercorn St. polepositionraceway.com Digital Media Memories LLC 912-376-9765 digitalmediamemories.com Feld Entertainment 678-587-0771, Ext. 6 feldentertainment.com V21 Savannah Dance Festival T18 Fun Zone Amusement & Sports Park 1040 U.S. 80 E., Pooler 912-330-9860 poolerfunpark.com GA Seminars by the Sea Porcelain Arts School Tybee Island, 706-495-6724 gaseminarsbythesea.net GnomeCon Inc. 912-660-1177, gnomecon.org Hilton Head Island Concours d’Elegance & Motoring Festival 1 Cardinal Court, Ste. 16, Hilton Head ★ Savannah Derby Devils 912-220-9744 savannahderby.com Savannah Book Festival Inc. 912-358-4040 savannahbookfestival.org 545 E. 50th St., 912-531-6717 savannahdancefestival.org 6 Towne Center Court, Pooler 912-330-5577 framesngames.com The Sand Gnats are the Class A affiliate of the New York Mets and Savannah’s only professional sports team. E5 Savannah Scottish Games Inc. 145 Bull St., 912-233-6017 savannahscottishgames.com D3 Savannah Stopover Music Festival 35 Barnard St., Ste. 200 478-254-0888, savannahstopover.com X18 Pole Position The Clubhouse 2704 Old Register Road, Statesboro 912-871-1000 clubhousestatesboro.com S15 Frames ’n’ Games sandgnats.com C6 PGA Legends of Golf Tournament W20 The Art Bash Studio 7704 Waters Ave., 912-484-3438 artbashstudio.com NOGS Tour of Hidden Gardens 912-447-3879 gardenclubofsavannah.org Savannah Music Festival 912-234-3378 (info) 912-525-5050 (tickets) savannahmusicfestival.org This city-wide music festival, presenting more than 100 concerts over 17 days, is Georgia’s largest musical arts event and one of the most distinctive crossgenre festivals in the world. Held annually from mid-March through early April (2014 season: March 20-April 5). Savannah Photo Outings 912-660-6994 savannahphotooutings.com Savannah Pride Inc. 910-231-9933 savpride.com SAVANNAH SAND GNATS PROFESSIONAL BASEBALL V21 1401 E. Victory Drive, 912-351-9150 7890 U.S. 80 E., 912-898-3833 islandminigolf.com V22 Angela Beasley’s Puppet People 3119 Furber Ave., Thunderbolt 912-355-3366 puppetpeople.com 85 Savannah Tour of Homes & Gardens 912-234-8054 savannahtourofhomes.org The Savannah VOICE Festival, presented by VOICExperience 847-707-0177/855-76-OPERA savannahvoicefestival.org W20 Star Castle Family Entertainment Center 550 Mall Blvd., 912-354-5437 starcastle.info Sun Country Amusement Rentals 912-748-7634 suncountryamusements.com C4 The Time Machine Portrait Co. 205 W. River St., 912-233-7704 thetimemachineportraitco.com Nightlife 86 ABE’S ON LINCOLN C7 17 Lincoln St., 912-349-0525 abesonlincoln.com Abe’s on Lincoln, an under-the-radar watering hole in historic downtown Savannah, is open 4 p.m.-3 a.m. Monday through Saturday. C3 Club One 1 Jefferson St., 912-232-0200 clubone-online.com Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. 76 | VisitSavannah.com ★ D4 Fifty One Degrees 121 W. Congress St., 912-234-7265 fiftyonedegrees.com Spas 415 Eisenhower Drive, Ste. 6 912-303-9611 glowsavannah.com 21 E. McDonough St., 912-233-6136 mcdonoughssavannah.com 33 Midnight Sun Lounge 33 Relax and renew at the newly renovated Heavenly Spa by Westin. We aim to uplift our guests by stimulating each of the five senses through unique treatments and the highest quality products. 405 W. Congress St., 912-238-1311 therailpub.com 30 912-373-2039 csspagroup.com 125 W. River St., 305-777-7371 oceansideresorts.net X28 Tybee Time Sports Bar 1603 Strand Ave., Tybee Island 912-786-7150, tybeetimebar.com D4 World of Beer 112 W. Broughton St., 912-443-1515 wobusa.com/savannah Poseidon Spa 700 Drayton St. 912-721-5004/888-711.5114 mansiononforsythpark.com/ poseidonspa W20 Premier Medical Weight Loss Winery/Brewery Butterducks Winery 3332 Blue Jay Road, Guyton 912-728-9463 butterduckswinery.com Eagle Creek Brewing Co. LLC 106 Savannah Ave., Ste. B Statesboro, 912-486-5893 eaglecreekbrewingco.com Meinhardt Vineyards & Winery 305 Kennedy Pond Road, Statesboro 912-839-2458 meinhardtvineyards.com MAGNOLIA SPA C9 100 General McIntosh Blvd. J6 C4 Top Deck 101 Bull St., Ste. 201 912-236-1490 spableu-sav.com The Heavenly Spa by Westin heavenlyspasavannah.com D2 The Rail Pub Saloon 314 B Williamson St., 912-527-6453 savannahsmilesduelingpianos.com D5 Spa Bleu A8 2 Resort Drive, 912-201-2250 westinsavannah.com/midnight-sunlounge C3 Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos 6703 Johnny Mercer Blvd. 912-897-5046 relaxislandstyle.com W20 Glow MedSpa F5 McDonough’s Restaurant & Lounge B7 1 Resort Drive, 912-201-2086 W25 Salt Water Spa and Aesthetics 5859 Abercorn St., Ste. 5 912-353-8188 goodbodydoctor.com T20 Southbound Brewing Co. 107 E. Lathrop Ave., 912-335-1737 southboundbrewingco.com GEOFF L. JOHNSON TOUR LIKE A LOCAL Cale Robert Hall President, Creative Approach; Vice President, Club One; Adjunct Instructor of Business, South University My Neighborhood: Eastside Savannah You have to try: The family-style lunch at Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room. Only in Savannah will you see: 22 of the The best view in town is: Over dinner at the Aqua Star at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. most beautiful squares. Get out and get active by: Paddling Don’t leave town without: Seeing Lady with Sea Kayak Georgia. Chablis. Relive history by: Touring Bonaventure Cemetery. It’s worth a trip to: Walk the trails at Old Fort Pulaski. ARTS & CULTURE C O U R T E S Y T H E T E L FA I R A C A D E M Y Inspiration and Preservation Explore the dozens of art galleries, museums and historic sites that this eclectic yet sophisticated Hostess City has to offer. D3 Compass Prints Inc./Ray Ellis Gallery Art Galleries 205 W. Congress St., 912-234-3537 rayellis.com C1 Alexander Hall Gallery 668 Indian St., 912-525-5000 scad.edu/content/alexander-hall D3 An American Craftsman 223 W. Broughton St., 912-239-8989 americanartmarketing.com U25 Debbie Brady Robinson Signature Gallery & Hall of Frames 1207 U.S. 80 E., Ste. E, Tybee Island 912-786-9386 atlanticbeacongallery.com Q11 Art Rise Savannah C2 Fahm Hall Gallery D3 The Artists of Savannah City Market U20 Fish Art Gallery B8 Artsy’s Gallery and Frame Shop D6 Friedman’s Fine Art H2 Ashmore Gallery C7 Gallery 209 Inc. 1 Fahm St., 912-525-5000 scad.edu/content/fahm-hall-gallery 2427 DeSoto Ave. artrisesavannah.org 309 W. St. Julian St., Studio FSU-2 912-898-9457 on.fb.me/HyVUt8 427 E. River St., 912-341-8899 artsysgallery.com 412 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 912-201-9110 ashmoregallery.com ★ 1207 U.S. 80 E., Tybee Island 912-472-4194 fishartgallerie.com 28 W. State St., 912-234-1322 friedmansfineart.com 209 E. River St., 912-236-4583 gallery209savannah.com J6 Grand Bohemian Gallery 700 Drayton St. 912-721-5007/888-711-5114 mansiononforsythpark.com/art-gallery D7 Gutstein Gallery 291 E. Broughton St., 912-525-5000 scad.edu/content/gutstein-gallery J3 Hall Street Gallery 212 W. Hall St., 912-525-5000 scad.edu/exhibitions U20 The Irritable Pelican 1207 F U.S. 80 E., Tybee Island 912-472-4370 theirritablepelican.com 73 JEPSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS E4 207 W. York St. (on Telfair Square) 912-790-8800, telfair.org Savannah’s cultural hub offers worldclass art, major traveling art exhibitions, the children’s interactive ArtZeum, the Jepson Café, unique shopping, free family days, art classes and lectures. Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. 78 | VisitSavannah.com ★ U20 La Galerie Bleue 3515 Montgomery St., 912-525-5000 scad.edu/exhibitions 87 LIQUID SANDS GLASS GALLERY E5 5 W. York St., 912-232-3600 liquidsandsglassgallery.com Liquid Sands is Savannah’s only gallery dedicated to American-made glass. You simply must see our selection of jewelry, vessels, sculptures and more. H7 The Flannery O’Connor Home Foundation Inc. 207 E. Charlton St., 912-233-6014 flanneryoconnorhome.org 89 342 Bull St., 912-525-5000 scad.edu/content/may-poetter-gallery G2 Pei Ling Chan Gallery 322-324 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 912-525-5000 scad.edu/content/pei-ling-chan-gallery U.S. 80 East, 912-786-5787 nps.gov/fopu D4 Thomas Kinkade City Market Gallery 211 W. St. Julian St., 912-447-4660 thomaskinkade.com C4 Tiffani Taylor Gallery 11 Whitaker St., 912-507-7860 tiffanitaylorgallery.com 90 Savannah’s first Registered National Historic Landmark. Enjoy a guided tour of the authentically furnished Gordon family home as it appeared in 1886. Explore the amazing and lively stories of four generations of one American family. Elevator accessibility. Admission charged. Inquire for hours of operation. 700kitchen.com Historic Sites 88 andrewlowhouse.com Built in 1848-1849 by Andrew Low, a wealthy cotton merchant, this classical mid-19th century mansion remained in the family until the death of Low’s daughter-in-law, Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA. C2 First African Baptist Church 23 Montgomery St., 912-233-6597 firstafricanbc.com H6 Great Savannah Races Museum 411 Abercorn St., 912-398-4785 greatsavannahraces.com 94 1 Fort Jackson Road, 912-232-3945 chsgeorgia.org 91 912-234-2180 harperfowlkeshouse.com This handsome Greek Revival mansion, built in 1842, is beautifully furnished with antiques, yet retains the feel of a real home. Learn about early preservationist Alida Harper Fowlkes and the prominent family that preceded her. Don’t miss the beautiful gardens while on tour! 95 davenporthousemuseum.org This Federal-style home was completed in 1820. Authentically restored, the house features original plasterwork, a self-supporting staircase and period furnishings. Saving this house in 1955 was the first effort of the Historic Savannah Foundation. E7 124 Abercorn St. (on Oglethorpe Square) 912-790-8800, telfair.org Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum 460 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 912-777-6099, goo.gl/FjEVFz I2 79 | VisitSavannah.com Isaiah Davenport House Museum D7 324 E. State St., 912-236-8097 OWENS-THOMAS HOUSE Considered one of the finest examples of English Regency architecture in America. A National Historic Landmark, the former residence is now a historic house museum. Includes an Englishinspired parterre garden and an original carriage house with one of the earliest intact urban slave quarters in the South. Harper Fowlkes House F4 230 Barnard St. (on Orleans Square) Inc./Beach Institute 502 E. Harris St., 912-234-8000 kingtisdell.org T23 Old Fort Jackson C3 City Market 219 W. Bryan St., Ste. 207 912-232-4903 savannahcitymarket.com Drive through the iconic Bethesda Arch to find the Ford Museum, located on Bethesda Academy’s campus on the Moon River. The museum chronicles Bethesda’s rich history, from its founding in 1740 as an orphanage to today’s private school for boys. G8 King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation The Andrew Low House G6 329 Abercorn St., 912-233-1828 bethesdamuseum.org JULIETTE GORDON LOW BIRTHPLACE, NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK corner of Bull Street and Oglethorpe Avenue) 912-233-4501 juliettegordonlowbirthplace.org 700 Kitchen Cooking School 5409 Waters Ave., 912-303-0409 chefjoerandall.com Y21 9520 Ferguson Ave., 912-401-0663 E5 10 E. Oglethorpe Ave. (northeast K6 700 Drayton St., 912-721-5044 V21 Chef Joe Randall’s Cooking School 93 BETHESDA ACADEMY’S WILLIAM H. FORD SR. MUSEUM 655 Louisville Road, 912-651-6823 chsgeorgia.org Culinary Schools 28 Museums G1 Georgia State Railroad Museum G8 Pinnacle Gallery 320 E. Liberty St., 912-525-5000 scad.edu/content/pinnacle-gallery Colonial Wormsloe features Savannah’s oldest remaining tabby ruins surrounded by beautiful live oaks. Visitors should enjoy the museum and film, the stunning oak-lined drive, the trails and gift shop. Closed Mondays. Guided tours available. U.S. 80, Richmond Hill 912-727-2339/800-864-7275 georgiastateparks.org/fortmcallister U21 Fort Pulaski National Monument HISTORIC SITE 912-353-3023/800-864-7275 georgiastateparks.org/wormsloe FORT MCALLISTER HISTORIC SITE 1,725-acre park with new cottages and a tree-filled island campground. Boasts a Civil War museum and exhibit, a boat ramp, fishing pier, nature trail, geocaching and historic programs. H5 May Poetter Gallery 92 WORMSLOE Y21 7601 Skidaway Road I7 Massie Heritage Center 207 E. Gordon St., 912-395-5070 massieschool.com I5 Mercer House Carriage Shop & Museum 429 Bull St., 912-236-6352 mercerhouse.com ARTS & CULTURE 96 NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE MIGHTY EIGHTH AIR FORCE D2 Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum 41 Martin L. King Jr. Blvd. 912-232-1511, shipsofthesea.org S16 175 Bourne Ave., Pooler 912-748-8888, mightyeighth.org The 90,000-square-foot museum is dedicated to the stories of the Eighth Air Force, founded in Savannah during World War II. 97 912-790-8800, telfair.org Designed by William Jay in the neoclassical Regency style. Built from 18181819, the former home of the Telfair family contains two 19th century-period rooms and houses 19th- and 20thcentury American and European art. 9924 Pin Point Ave., 912-355-0064 chsgeorgia.org S16 Savannah Children’s Museum Exploration Station 655 Louisville Road 912-651-4292/912-596-5754 savannahchildrensmuseum.org 98 F2 SCAD Museum of Art 912-786-5801, tybeelighthouse.org The Tybee Island Light Station and Museum is a great way to learn about Tybee Island’s military, architectural and cultural history. Symphony 601 Turner Blvd., 912-525-7191 scadmoa.org ★ Tybee Island Light Station & Historical Society S28 30 Meddin Ave., Tybee Island G2 Savannah History Museum 303 Martin L. King Jr. Blvd. 912-651-6825, chsgeorgia.org D6 Lucas Theatre for the Arts 32 Abercorn St., 912-525-5040 lucastheatre.com TELFAIR ACADEMY E3 121 Barnard St. (on Telfair Square) Y21 Pin Point Heritage Museum Theatre F3 Savannah Civic Center 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave. 912-651-6550/800-351-7469 savannahcivic.com Savannah Community Theatre 912-247-4644 savannahcommunitytheatre.com F5 Savannah Theatre 222 Bull St., 912-233-7764 savannahtheatre.com S27 Tybee Post Theater 10 Van Horne, Tybee Island 912-663-1099 tybeeposttheater.org Savannah Philharmonic 912-232-6002 savannahphilharmonic.org Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. Port Wentworth GEORGIA Savannah’s Front Porch ★ Harper Fowlkes House Elegantly restored 1842 Greek Revival Mansion Coming in 2014, the Savannah River Adventure Tour! START YOUR HISTORICAL TOUR of Coastal Georgia in Port Wentworth. Only 11 miles from Historic Downtown Savannah I-95 Exit 109 • 912.965.1999 visitportwentworth.com 80 | Tours Wed. - Fri. 10-3; Sat 10-1 Admission $10 (discounts for students and groups) Also available for event rental VisitSavannah.com Carriage Tours of Savannah Savannah’s Original Carriage Company www.carriagetoursofsavannah.com *Private Tours*History Tours*Ghost Tours*Weddings *Large Groups*Scouts* For Reservations call 912-236-6756 100 ConCerts over 17 Days March 20–april 5, 2014 box office 912.525.5050 savannahmusicfestival.org Summer Breeze Senior Living Call us today to schedule a tour! 912-226-7178 351 Wilmington Island Road summerbreezeseniorliving.com OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES MICHELLE L. MORRIS Go Explore Marshes, meandering rivers and sandy beaches lure sun seekers, bathing beauties, fishing fanatics and free sprirts. beautiful coast, fort and lighthouses. Then experience thrills as dolphins jump in our wake. Handicapped accessible. Charters 99 BROWN’S REEL ’EM N DEEP SEA FISHING U25 Lazaretto Creek, Tybee Island V22 Coastal River Charters 2812 River Drive, Thunderbolt 912-441-9930 coastalrivercharters.com 912-897-4990, reelemn.com Private deep-sea fishing charters for up to 20 passengers leaving from Tybee Island. Experienced, knowledgeable captains. USCG certified. Reservations required. Handicapped accessible. Captain David Newlin Fishing Charters 3082 Kilkenny Road, Richmond Hill 912-756-4573 captaindn.com 100 CAPTAIN DEREK’S DOLPHIN ADVENTURE TOURS/DEEP-SEA FISHING U25 Crab Creek Charters 41 Estill Hammock Road, Tybee Island 912-658-5158 crabcreekcharters.com U28 Marshland Inshore Fishing Adventures 401 Miller Ave., Tybee Island 912-786-5943 marshlandadventures.com W24 Miss Judy the Charter Boat 124 Palmetto Drive, 912-897-4921 missjudycharters.com U25 2101 U.S. 80 E. (Walsh’s Dock), Tybee Island 912-658-2322 tybeedolphinadventure.com Relax and enjoy the splendor of Tybee’s ★ U25 Sundial Charters - Nature & Fishing Tours 142 Pelican Drive, Tybee Island 912-786-9470 sundialcharters.com W27 Tybee Island Charters 1002 Fifth Ave., Tybee Island 912-786-4801 fishtybee.com U25 Tybee’s Bait and Tackle at Lazaretto Creek 4-F Old U.S. 80, Tybee Island 912-786-7472 tybeeislandbaitandtackle.com Cruises 61 SAVANNAH RIVERBOAT CRUISES C5 9 E. River St. 912-232-6404/800-786-6404 savannahriverboat.com Enjoy refreshing breezes on a sightseeing harbor cruise, delicious Southern flavors, cultural entertainment, a fun-filled dinner, magical moonlight and lavish brunches. Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. 82 | VisitSavannah.com ★ DO DOYOU YOU KNOW? KNOW? Because limestone was not available on the coast, early Savannahians fortified their sidewalks and walls with oyster shells to make “tabby.” Golf Courses 33 Bloody Point Golf Club and Resort 56 Fuskie Lane, Daufuskie Island, S.C. 843-341-3030 bloodypointgolf.com 102 Oatland Island Wildlife Center V23 711 Sandtown Road, 912-395-1212 oatlandisland.org One of the premier zoological parks in the Southeast. More than 45 species of animals are on display in natural habitats. Open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. THE CLUB AT SAVANNAH HARBOR A8 2 Resort Drive, 912-201-2240 theclubatsavannahharbor.com V19 Fort Stewart/Hunter AAF MWR Hunter Golf Course Bldg. 8205, 1546 S. Perimeter Road 912-315-9115 stewartmwr.com W21 Savannah Area Council of Garden 101 BULL RIVER MARINA 912-897-7300/800-311-4779 bullrivermarina.com Bull River Marina offers dolphin tours, eco tours, fishing charters, sunset cruises, kayak rentals and boat rentals. Travel through beautiful areas never seen from land, including vast marshlands, pristine beaches, rivers and creeks filled with marine life and shore birds. W24 Hogan’s Marina 36 Wilmington Island Road 912-897-3474 hogansmarina.com X22 Isle of Hope Marina 50 Bluff Drive, 912-354-8187 iohmarina.com U25 Lazaretto Creek Marina 1 Old U.S. 80, Tybee Island 912-786-5848/800-242-0166 tybeedolphins.com U25 Tybee Island Marina 4 Old U.S. 80, Tybee Island 912-786-5554 tybeeislandmarina.com X27 AOK Watersports 1510 Butler Ave., Tybee Island 912-786-8080 alloutkiteboarding.com U28 Burke’s Beach Rentals Inc. X28 2nd, 3rd, 14th and 15th streets, 1509 Strand Ave., Tybee Island 912-786-5917 tybeemarinescience.org X23 The University of Georgia Marine Extension Service & Aquarium 30 Ocean Science Circle 912-598-2496 marex.uga.edu Shooting Sports Dorchester Shooting Preserve 2640 Sunbury Road, Midway 912-884-6999 huntdsp.com X21 Forest City Gun Club 9203 Ferguson Ave., 912-354-0210 forestcitygunclub.com 8005 U.S. 80 E., 912-441-3265 compasssailing.com 2812 River Drive, Thunderbolt 912-691-2628/888-781-7363 freedomboatclub.com Y22 Moon River Kayak Tours 912-344-1310 moonriverkayak.com V25 Savannah Parasail & Water Sports 8005 U.S. 80 E., 843-686-2200 savannahparasail.com 103 SPLASH IN THE BORO FAMILY WATERPARK & AQUATIC CENTER W25Tim’s Beach Gear LLC 1101 U.S. 80 E., Tybee Island 912-786-8467 timsbeachgear.com W20Savannah United U25 Tybee Jet Ski & Watersports 1C Old U.S. 80, Tybee Island 912-786-8062/877-953-8754 tybeejetski.com F4 Storm Soccer Academy Nature Centers 234 Barnard St., 843-860-8788 stormsocceracademy.com Georgia Aquarium 225 Baker St. N.W., Atlanta 404-581-4000 georgiaaquarium.org 83 | VisitSavannah.com 1388 Hwy. 24 E., Statesboro, Ga. 912-489-3000 www.splashintheboro.com Splash in the Boro Waterpark is fun for everyone! We offer a Dual Flowrider, 800-foot lazy river, three large waterslides, kiddie/tot slides and much more. S15 Cheer Savannah Inc. 702 Mall Blvd., Ste. C 912-691-2472 savannahunited.com East Coast Paddleboarding Tybee Island, 912-484-3200 eastcoastpaddleboarding.com V22 Freedom Boat Club Sports 118 Pipemakers Circle, Ste. 103 Pooler, 912-988-3855 cheersavannah.com Tybee Island, 912-547-8145 rentafloat.com V25 Compass Sailing LLC W28 Tybee Island Marine Science Center Marinas U25 8005 U.S. 80 E. Clubs Inc. Botanical Garden 1388 Eisenhower Drive 912-355-3883 savannahbotanical.org Water Sports and Recreation Zip Line Hilton Head LLC 33 Broad Creek Marina Way Hilton Head Island, S.C. 843-682-6000 ziplinehiltonhead.com TOURS & ADVENTURES VISIT SAVANNAH Take a Tour What do you enjoy most: to learn, laugh, linger, stare in wonder or shiver in fear? Whatever experience you’re after, a Savannah tour guide can lead you to it. I6 A Savannah Ghost Walks 110 E. Gaston St., 912-508-1234 savannahghostwalks.com A Walk Through Savannah 912-921-4455 awalkthroughsavannah.bravehost.com S19 Amphibian Air Adventures In Savannah 912-356-9188 adventuresinsavannah.com D5 Angels, Outlaws & Sinners Tour Afterlife Tours 912-398-7820 afterlifetours.net All In One Destinations Inc. 615-871-7232 southernvacations.com Complete tour vacation packages for individuals and groups. Call for package reservations including accommodations, attractions, sightseeing tours, meals and more. ★ America’s Most Haunted City Tour 912-292-0960/866-666-DEAD 6thsenseworld.com 109 Bowman Ave., Garden City 912-572-8055 amphibianair.com 28 Bull St., 912-292-0960 aostour.com Architectural Tours of Savannah LLC 912-604-6354 architecturalsavannah.com F6 Blue Orb Ghost Tours 222 Bull St. 912-665-4258/888-ORB-S411 blueorbtours.com V22 Bonaventure Cemetery Journeys 330 Bonaventure Road, Thunderbolt 912-604-4423/877-662-BONA bonaventurejourneys.com Bonaventure Cemetery Tours 912-292-0960/866-666-DEAD bonaventurecemeterytours.com W24 Bull River Cruises 36 Wilmington Island Road 912-898-1800 bullriver.com 104 Captain Mike’s Dolphin Tours U25 1 Old U.S. 80, Tybee Island 912-786-5848/800-242-0166 tybeedolphins.com Enjoy seeing the dolphin playing in their natural habitat while enjoying the historical sites of Cockspur Lighthouse, Fort Pulaski and the Tybee Island Lighthouse. D4 Capturing Savannah, Photography Tours 35 Barnard St., Ste. 300 832-524-4624 capturingsavannah.com Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. 84 | VisitSavannah.com ★ 105 CARRIAGE TOURS C3 912-236-6756 OF SAVANNAH Garden City Tours 4103 Eighth St., Ste. D, Garden City 912-966-2400/866-796-7799 gardencitytours.com Georgia Buffalo Inc. 11495 U.S. 17, Townsend 912-580-6849/855-242-2833 georgiabuffalo.com GH Tours Inc. 46 Lanier Road, Ste. B, Jekyll Island 912-635-2697/800-260-0470 ghtoursinc.com carriagetoursofsavannah.com Savannah’s original carriage company. Private tours, history tours, ghost tours, weddings, large groups and Girl Scout tours. Cobblestone Tours/Savannah Haunted History Walking Tour 912-604-3007 ghostsavannah.com Cobblestone Tours/Savannah Haunted Pub Crawl 912-604-3007 ghostsavannah.com V22 Daufuskie Discoveries 2213B Rowland Ave., Thunderbolt 912-433-8703 daufuskiediscoveries.com Day Clean Journeys 912-220-5966 daycleansoul.com Discover Tours 843-726-9217 discover-tours.com 106 D6 Ghost Party Paranormal Tours 813-610-1063 ghost-party.com 107 GHOST TALK GHOST WALK at dusk 912-233-3996 ghosttalkghostwalk.com Stroll through the squares of historic Savannah as your experienced host shares haunted tales from Savannah’s unique history. Fun and affordable for the entire family. Highly recommended by Fodor’s and Birnbaum’s guidebooks and repeat winner of TripAdvisor Awards of Excellence. Call for schedule and reservations. C8 312 E. River St. Enjoy the beauty of Savannah’s historic coast, forts, lighthouses and beaches as we venture out to find dolphins. Departs daily from Historic Savannah. Handicapped accessible. Feather Air of Savannah Interstate 16, Exit 143 Next to Black Creek Golf, Ellabell 912-858-2529 First City Walks 912-398-9960 firstcitywalks.com E5 Footprints of Savannah Walking Tours 912-695-3872 footprintsofsavannah.com D3 Free Savannah Tours 101 Barnard St., Ste. 403 912-429-2975 freesavannahtours.com The Freedom Trail Tour 912-232-7477 blackhistorytour.com 108 6 Whispering Oaks Trail 912-306-5543 historicchurchtoursofsavannah.com U21 Historic Savannah Carriage Tours 100 Aberdeen St., 912-443-9333 savannahcarriage.com Noble Jones Tours 912-660-6468 noblejonestours.com U25 North Island Surf & Kayak 1C Old Tybee Road, Tybee Marina, Tybee Island 912-786-4000 northislandkayak.com Oglethorpe Haunted Tours 912-233-8380 oglethorpetours.com 109 OGLETHORPE-GRAY LINE SAVANNAH TROLLEY TOURS F1 215 W. Boundary St., 912-233-8380 oglethorpetours.com Ninety-minute trolley tour with unlimited on/off until 5:30 p.m. Covers the Historic and Victorian districts. Oglethorpe-Gray Line: truly the local expert! Certificate of Excellence winner from TripAdvisor. GHOST AND GRAVESTONES OF SAVANNAH F2 234 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 912-233-0083 ghostandgravestones.com Discover the darker side of America’s most haunted city aboard the trolley of the doomed. 75 minutes, 100 percent money-back guarantee. Golden Isles Touring 103 Brunswick Ave. St. Simons Island 912-638-8092 goldenislestouring.com C7 Good Times Charters 502 E. River St., 912-335-2545 savannahgoodtimes.com F2 Gribble House Paranormal Experience 234 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 912-856-4316 gribblehouse.com L14 Hearse Ghost Ride Tours 412 E. Duffy St., Ste. B 912-695-1578 hearseghosttours.com 85 | VisitSavannah.com Higgins Walking Tours 912-656-5619 higginswalkingtours.com U16 Historic Church Tours of Savannah D6 Tours depart from Reynolds Square DOLPHIN MAGIC TOURS 912-897-4990/800-721-1240 dolphin-magic.com H5 Old City Walks 12 1/2 W. Taylor St., 912-358-0700 oldcitywalks.com 110 Old Savannah Tours Inc. F1 250 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 912-234-8128/800-517-9007 oldsavannahtours.com Historic overview and on/off touring. Complimentary Historic District hotel pickup. Voted “Best Tour.” 108 OLD TOWN TROLLEY TOURS OF SAVANNAH F2 234 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 912-233-0083 trolleytours.com Discover the history, architecture, people and stories that make Savannah so special on this 90-minute tour with 15 stops. 100 percent money-back guarantee. TOURS & ADVENTURES DO DOYOU YOU KNOW? KNOW? 108 PAULA Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin in 1793 while working as a tutor on Gen. Nathaniel Greene’s Savannah plantation. 61 DEEN TOUR F2 234 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 912-233-0083 trolleytours.com 912-232-6404/800-786-6404 savannahriverboat.com Join us on a tour all about the Queen of Southern Cuisine. VIP seating at The Lady & Sons. Two and a half hours. Enjoy refreshing breezes on a sightseeing harbor cruise, delicious Southern flavors, cultural entertainment, a fun-filled dinner, magical moonlight and lavish brunches. E8 Personalized Tours of Savannah 425 E. President St., 912-234-0014 savannahsites.com T21Plantation Carriage Co. & Tours 88 Randolph St., 912-201-9900 plantationcarriagecompany.com S.G. Adventures Downloadable Tour SGAdventures.com Savannah ArchiTours 912-659-1487 savannaharchitours.com SAVANNAH RIVERBOAT CRUISES Savannah Safari Walking Adventure 912-353-9999 savannahsafari.com Savannah Slow Ride 912-414-5634 savannahslowride.com The Savannah Story Driving Tour of the Historic Landmark District 828-285-2394 thesavannahstory.com D7 Savannah Bike Tours Savannah Taste Experience 912-388-0004/800-979-3370 savannahtasteexperience.com Savannah, The Walking City 912-272-2513 walkingsavannah.com 41 Habersham St., 912-704-4043 savannahbiketours.com Savannah by Foot Tours 912-238-3843 savannahtours.com D5 Savannah Dan Tours D6 The Savannah Walks 7 E. Congress St., 912-398-3777 savannahdan.com Savannah Fun Tours 912-667-9760 savannahfuntours.com Savannah Heritage Tour 912-224-8365 savannahheritagetour.com Savannah Movie Tours & More 912-234-3440 savannahmovietours.com F2 Savannah Pedals 526 Turner Blvd., 912-508-5080 savannahpedals.com Savannah Rambles LLC 912-231-8653 savannahrambles.com ★ C5 9 E. River St. 37 Abercorn St., 912-238-9255 savannahwalks.com SavHGuide App by TBAR LLC 912-598-4222, tbarllc.com F6 Students See Savannah Inc. 202 E. Liberty St., 800-989-1232 studentsseesavannah.com Sweet Lowland Tours 912-786-0215 sweetlowlandtybeetours.com Sweet Magnolia Tours 912-386-1130 sweetmagnoliatours.com Tour Bonaventure 912-665-4258 tourbonaventure.com Tours by BJ 912-233-2335 toursbybj.com Travel Thru Time Tours 912-335-8496 travelthrutimetours.com TrekSavannah.com 912-429-4085 treksavannah.com 1601 Inlet Ave., Tybee Island 912-786-8282, 866-512-0531 ihoptybee.com F6 Uncensored Zombie Tour 222 Bull St. 912-665-4258/888-ORBS-411 blueorbtours.com U20 Sea Kayak Georgia 1102 U.S. 80 E., Tybee Island 912-786-8732 seakayakgeorgia.com V21 Victorian Lady Tours and Talks 912-232-7708 E5 See Savannah Walking Tours 124 Bull St., 912-441-9277 seesavannah.com F2 Segway of Savannah 234 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 912-233-3554 egwayofsavannah.com Tybee Beach Ecology Trips 912-596-5362 ceasurf.com/pages/beachtrips.aspx X27 Tybee Island Hoppers G2 Savvy Savannah Tours LLC 912-663-4400 savvysavannahtours.com Sixth Sense Savannah Ghost Tours 912-292-0960/866-666-DEAD 6thsenseworld.com Wilderness Southeast Wildlife & Nature Tours 912-236-8115 wilderness-southeast.org Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. 86 | VisitSavannah.com ★ See the Best of Savannah Aboard the Orange & Green. • 15 convenient stops • Most frequent service - Less waiting! • Free parking with purchase of on/off tour The ONLY trolley tour endorsed by the Present this coupon at ticket booth & receive $2.00 OFF Adult Trolley Tour Admission Good for up to 4 adult tickets. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Not valid for online purchase. Must be redeemed at time of purchase. Expires 12/31/2014. (SAV OVG) 100% MONEY BACK GUARANTEE 877-399-3067 • www.trolleytours.com Travel aboard the “TROLLEY OF THE DOOMED” & explore “America’s most Haunted City”. Exclusive entry into the site of the Gribble House and Perkins and Sons Haunted Ship Chandlery. 877-399-3067 Get EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to Paula Deen’s LADY & SONS RESTAURANT only on Old Town Trolley Tours. VIP Preferred Seating: No Lines or Waiting! Enjoy a narrated history of Paula Deen through the Savannah Historic & Victorian Districts. www.ghostsandgravestones.com 877-399-3067 • trolleytours.com TRAVEL SERVICES VISIT SAVANNAH Getting Around It’s easy to travel the Coastal Empire! These trusted resources can get you where you’re going and back again. Y22 Grace Limo Tours and Charters Inc. Transportation 2218 Iowa St. 912-657-4155/866-657-4155 grace-limo.com W17 Above and Beyond Limousine Service 115 Salt Landing Circle, 912-236-9114 aboveandbeyondsav.com V20 Kirk Floyd Tours & Transportation 4619 Sylvan Drive, 912-656-3503 W20 Avis Car Rental 7810 Abercorn St. 912-354-4718/800-331-1212 avis.com W20 Budget Car & Truck Rental 7070 Abercorn St., 912-355-0805 budget.com U21 Chatham Area Transit Authority 900 E. Gwinnett St., 912-236-2111 catchacat.org X19 Enterprise Rent A Car 11506-A Abercorn St. 912-920-1093/800-261-7331 enterprise.com T19 First Student Inc. 10 Interchange Court 912-201-5591/855-272-3222 firstgroup.com ★ X20 Savannah Car Rental 9393 Abercorn St., 912-920-5431 savannahcarrentals.com K4 Savannah Designated Driver 703 Whitaker St., 912-344-5667 savannahdd.com 111 SAVANNAH/HILTON HEAD INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT S17 400 Airways Ave. 912-964-0514/800-FLY-TO-SAV savannahairport.com Located minutes from downtown, Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport welcomes visitors with up to 90 flights a day. Book your getaway today! C8 Savannah Hoppers Rentals/Shuttles 409 E. Bay St., 912-233-5301 savannahhoppers.com 112 SAVANNAH MOBILITY MANAGEMENT INC. A6 1 International Drive, 912-447-4026 connectonthedot.com The River Street Streetcar, Savannah Belles Ferry and dot Express Shuttle are all components of dot, Savannah’s fare-free downtown transportation system. Check website for route and schedule information. T21 Savannah Pedicab LLC 635 E. Broughton St., 912-232-7900 savannahpedicab.com D4 Share Savannah 35 Barnard St., Ste. 300 912-659-9783 carsharesavannah.com S17 Sheltair Aviation Services 100 Eddie Jungeman Road 912-965-0095 sheltairaviation.com S18 Signature Flight Support 1001 Davidson Drive, 912-964-1557 signatureflight.com Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. 88 | VisitSavannah.com ★ TRAVEL SERVICES Dining Guides SavannahMenu.com 37 W. Fairmont Ave. 912-961-0522 savannahmenu.com Where to Eat Savannah 912-786-5653 wheretoeatsavannah.com Four Seasons Travel 3C Skidaway Village Walk 912-598-8000 fourseasonstrvl.com Greater Savannah Travel 33 East Broad St., 912-233-5656 thereandbackagain.com Travel Services Navigator Maps 1408 Miller Ave., Tybee Island 207-542-1811 navigatormaps.com Adara Media 312-929-6112, adaramedia.com Sojern Inc. 402-996-2000, sojern.com Airbnb airbnb.com Travelocity.com 770-218-0207, travelocity.com TripAdvisor tripadvisor.com Booking.com (USA) Inc. 407-587-3900, booking.com Expedia Inc. 305-582-0802, expedia.com ★ Vacation Inspirations 843-296-7388 vacationinspirations.com Visitor Information 113 EFFINGHAM COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P.O. Box 1078, Springfield 912-754-3301 effinghamcounty.com The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce fosters, supports and encourages business in Effingham County. 114 POOLER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITOR CENTER 304 U.S. 80 E., Pooler 912-748-0110 visitpooler.com The closest interstate connection to Savannah. Featuring hotels with ample, free parking, a variety of restaurants and stores—and the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. Letters and numbers refer to location on maps. See pages 92-95. 912.234.CARE(2273) Urgent Medical Care 24/7/365. 24 Hour Midtown Location Now Open!! W hen your emergency just doesn’t need an emergency room, Urgent Care 24/7 is here to serve you. With quick in-and-out visits at a fraction of emergency room costs, our experienced staff strives to provide exceptional, compassionate care at extremely reasonable rates. No Insurance? High Deductible? No Problem! LIFE IS 24/7... AND SO ARE WE. 912.234.CARE(2273) www.UrgentCare247.com HISTORIC SAVANNAH • MIDTOWN SANDFLY • TYBEE ISLAND • POOLER 90 | VisitSavannah.com ★ PLANNING A GROUP TOUR? 115 PORT WENTWORTH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITORS CENTER 7532 Ga. 21, Port Wentworth 912-965-1999 visitportwentworth.com New to the area or just planning a visit to Coastal Georgia? Start your exploration of our city at the Port Wentworth Chamber, the center for business, tourism information and the source for business referrals of all kinds. 116 RICHMOND HILL CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 2591 U.S. 17, Ste. 100, Richmond Hill 912-756-2676 richmondhillvisit.com Where else can you spend the day enjoying the great outdoors and still be fewer than 20 minutes from the best nightlife on the Georgia coast? Come play in Savannah’s backyard! Richmond Hill-Bryan County Chamber of Commerce 2591 U.S. 17, Ste. 100, Richmond Hill 912-756-3444/800-834-3960 rhbcchamber.org 117 Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce C6 101 E. Bay St. 912-644-6400/877-728-2662 savannahchamber.com 118 TYBEE ISLAND VISITORS CENTER T27 802 1st St., Tybee Island 877-340-3388 visittybee.com Located just 20 minutes from downtown Savannah, the Tybee Island Visitors Center is open 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. seven days a week. 117 Visit Savannah C6 101 E. Bay St. 912-644-6401/877-728-2662 visitsavannah.com Visitor Information Center MLK 301 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. 912-944-0455 visitsavannah.com Visit Savannah’s Tour and Travel Services specialists play an important role in planning group visits. They help develop itineraries and conduct searches for group-friendly hotels and restaurants and can facilitate the tour-development process. Work with this professional and knowledgeable sales team to ensure your group has an unforgettable Savannah experience. Itinerary Planning and Group Leads Call Visit Savannah to discuss your complete planning requirements for accommodations, tours, special events, dining, shopping, festivals and activities. Specialists can send local member companies your specific requests and have them contact you directly to make your itinerary planning timely and efficient. Familiarization Tours Contact the Tour and Travel Department for information on the annual FAM, which is available to pre-approved tour operators. Site Visits Group tour specialists can arrange appointments to visit accommodations, attractions and restaurants. Please allow 48 hours notice to make your arrangements. Promotional Assistance Visit Savannah can provide a variety of publications, materials, DVDs and souvenirs to assist you in showcasing Savannah to your clients. Be sure to ask about the Treats and Trivia program for your arriving groups. E-Newsletter Sign up for the tour operator e-newsletter to get periodical updates on the best of what to do and what’s new in Savannah. To subscribe, contact [email protected]. Visual Materials High resolution images are available on CD or flash drive by request. Images for download are also available at VisitSavannah.com in the Media section. International Notes Savannah is an international destination that welcomes visitors from all over the world. Many of Savannah’s tour companies offer translated tours and step-on guide services. CONTACT US Visit Savannah Tour and Travel Department 101 E. Bay St. Savannah, Ga. 31401 877-SAVANNAH VisitSavannah.com Director of Tour and Travel Sales Mindy Shea 912-644-6419 [email protected] Tour and Travel Sales Manager Sandi Smeltzer 912-644-6423 [email protected] HISTORIC DISTRICT MAP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A A 112 33 B B 80 54 78 29 23 15 C 19 52 16 61 55 60 56 13 27 106 62 75 49 26 64 2 22 9 76 D C 14 58 107 D 7 95 91 10 97 73 31 30 57 74 E 48 86 12 105 8 51 25 117 63 87 6 1 E 90 32 20 21 109 F F 94 108 110 11 53 24 18 G G 17 88 5 59 H H 3 LEGEND I Places of Worship 16 Interstate Official Visit Savannah Information Center Interstate LEGEND 16 J Parking Visit Official Savannah Information Center Restrooms Parking Ferry Restrooms (Free) Place of Interest Places of Worship River Street Street Car J Street Direction Place of Interest DOT Route (Free) 28 & Stops Car River Street Street DOT Route Museum & Stops (Free) Museum Hospital CAT Shuttle Stops Post Office Bike Lane Post Office K Street Direction Ferry (Free) Hospital I 4 CAT Shuttle Stops 34 Bike Lane K 1/8 mi 1/8 mi 250 m 250 m 1 2 3 4 92 5 | 6 VisitSavannah.com 7 8 9 Places to Stay 61 90 62 Savannah Riverboat Cruises The Shrimp Factory 63 Spanky’s Pizza Galley and Saloon 64 Tubby’s Seafood 95 97 72 Brighter Day Natural Foods Market 73 Jepson Center for the Arts Store 74 Nourish 75 River Street Sweets 76 The Salt Table 77 Sara Jane Children’s Boutique 78 Savannah Toile by Carlette’s 79 Veronica’s Closet 80 Village Craftsmen 33 61 The Club at Savannah Harbor Savannah Riverboat Cruises Tours & Adventures 61 105 106 107 108 30 108 Magnolia Spa 33 Midnight Sun Lounge 33 The Heavenly Spa by Westin 86 Abe’s on Lincoln 108 109 110 Arts & Culture Savannah Riverboat Cruises Carriage Tours Of Savannah Dolphin Magic Tours Ghost Talk Ghost Walk Ghosts And Gravestones of Savannah Old Town Trolley Tours of Savannah Paula Deen Tour Oglethorpe - Gray Line Savannah Trolley Tours Old Savannah Tours Inc. Travel Services 28 700 Kitchen Cooking School Jepson Center for the Arts 87 Liquid Sands Glass Gallery 88 The Andrew Low House 73 10 Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, National Historic Landmark Owens-Thomas House Harper Fowlkes House Isaiah Davenport House Museum Telfair Academy Outdoor Activities Entertainment 112 117 11 Savannah Mobility Management Inc. Visit Savannah/Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce 12 13 14 E. Walburg St. N E. Broad Price Habersham Lincoln Abercorn Whitaker Barnard Duffy W. Henry L E. Park 72 Bull M Forsyth Park W. Park Drayton L E. Henry W. Anderson M E. Anderson 31st 32nd Food & Drink N 50 33rd 1 77 W. 37th Price O Wa re Habersham Lincoln Drayton Desoto Whitaker Barnard 35th E. Broad 16 Howard Jefferson Montgomery O Abercorn 34th 12 Bull 17 Hundred 90 Inn & Restaurant 22 Square 13 Rocks on the River Modern Grill 13 Rocks on the Roof 28 700 Drayton Restaurant 33 Aqua Star Restaurant 33 Champions Grill 48 B. Matthew’s Eatery 49 Barracuda Bob’s 50 Blowin’ Smoke Southern Cantina 51 Boar’s Head Grill & Tavern 52 Chart House 53 The Distillery 54 Dub’s … A Public House 55 Fiddler’s Crab House 56 Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub 57 Leopold’s Ice Cream 58 The Pirates’ House 59 Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant 60 River House Seafood 91 94 Shopping Jefferson 17 Hundred 90 Inn & Restaurant East Bay Inn Eliza Thompson House The Gastonian Hamilton-Turner Inn Kehoe House The Marshall House Olde Harbour Inn Planters Inn on Reynolds Square Presidents’ Quarters Inn The Stephen Williams House Andaz Savannah Bohemian Hotel Savannah Riverfront The Brice - A Kimpton Hotel Comfort Suites Historic District The Cotton Sail Hotel Country Inn & Suites Savannah Historic District Courtyard by Marriott Historic Savannah Doubletree Hotel Historic Savannah Embassy Suites Savannah Historic District Hampton Inn & Suites - Savannah Historic District Hampton Inn Historic District Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Historic District Hilton Savannah Desoto Holiday Inn Express Savannah Historic District Hyatt Regency Savannah on the Historic Riverfront Inn at Ellis Square Mansion on Forsyth Park Quality Inn - Heart of Savannah Savannah Marriott Riverfront Springhill Suites by Marriott Savannah Historic District Thunderbird Inn The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa Stay Savannah Vacation Rentals Montgomery 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard 1 E. 37th 79 P P 38th 39th Q W. 40th W. 41st E. 40th Maupas Thomas Square Historic District Map Q E. 41st W. 42nd W. 43rd R E. Victory 80 Tybee Island W. Victory 10 93 11 | VisitSavannah.com 12 13 14 R AREA/TYBEE ISLAND MAPS Airways Ave 21 Dr Po o ler Bike Lane Mon tgom 204 on Diam La Vida Country Club 40 41 42 43 44 way ause dC 39 er Ca pe Ho al al ck n Ca w Do Ford Ne d Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah Midtown Re Island Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Midtown Oglethorpe Inn & Suites Skidaway Island State Park Embassy Suites Savannah Airport Fairfield Inn & Suites Airport Desoto Beach Hotel–Oceanfront Ocean Plaza Beach Resort Oceanfront Cottage Rentals LLC Oceanfront Cottage Rentals LLC 45 Middle Marsh Island Tybee Beach Vacation Rentals and Property Management 46 Tybee Vacation Rentals Ogeechee River 47 River’s End Campground & RV Park Food & Drink 42 Dolphin Reef Oceanfront Restaurant The 5 Spot 67 Fiddlers Seafood 68 Sweet Tea Grille 69 Tubby’s Tank House 65 94 | VisitSavannah.com Coff ee Blu ff R d k al W n Ca ek 38 l na r 18 Cre Rd 37 17 h kfis Roc ck 36 16 Riv e Places to Stay 35 k ee b am l Va Pin Point Heritage Museum Cr 15 l ee na Ogeechee Golf Club Ford Plantation ch Ca Pe ee er (off the map) 19 on 20 70 Mo Bee Rd d Bee R 84 Bakers Crossing Wor Histo Isle Of Hope r ve Ri 21 Pigeon Island away Skid Burnside Island Molly Mcguire’s 71 Crab Shack At Chimney Creek Marsh Island er Ossabaw Island Riv Burnside Shopping 81 Savannah Mall Savannah Festival Outlet Center 83 Savannah Harley-Davidson 84 Nourish 82 Entertainment Allen Paulson Park 92 93 Bethesda Academy ld a Og s ro ie hf ia r t ch 89 ut So l na Ca Riv er l na Ca st ov re Ho Fo ee Lake Mayer ntgom ery C ross Rd VERNONBURG Wild Hero n Rd 1/8 mi 250 m Y r Dr Guy Minick Lake Mayer Park Pk y Vet e Aber corn St d White Bluff R Largo Dr d nd R dle gro u id M Aberc orn S t howe Fe rgu so nA ve Post Office Gr Armstrong Atlantic State University n CAT Shuttle Stops Aber c orn St r ive R ove no Hospital Savannah Mall 204 rg eo gG Eisen E Mo Ve r Kin lvd eB Ave 37 Bacon Park Tennis Complex yT ru m an eek Salt Cr y Hw Museum i s Rd 81 Riv er Tibe t 67 Bacon Park Golf Course Bacon Park r DOT Route Stops (Free) &GEORGETOWN 204 Oglethorpe Mall n Av e rke Pa (off the Restrooms map) C Ferry (Free) he v Kings Ferry Park Lit t River Street Street Car Parking enso Hunter Golf Club hee geec le O X 116 ky sP ran Place of Interest Center 25 Step h ky nP ma Street Direction Coastal Georgia Official Visit y Botanical Savannah Gardens 17 Ocean Hw at the Historic Information Bamboo Farm 36 Tru oas C of Worship Places Aberco16 rn StInterstate 204 82 ta l Harr y 94 d Henderson Golf Club l na Ca Hunter A r m y A i r fi e l d LEGEND W 83 ld fie ing r Sp White Bluff Rd Aber co Habe rn St rsham St Vete ra d r Ha rr 17 R co ive R ck Ne tle Lit 95 ech ee R ac O ge ns P ky tl e Qu Li t 405 516 CHATHAM COUNTY 25 Skidaway Rd ery S t Rd 2 V Hillcre Cemete St Reyn o l ds S t am S t ick L Scott Stell Community Park on N 3 25 Habe rsh Dea 17 204 e RW E He nry 37th St che E AnSt derso 204 E 37 Og e e n St th S t W Vic tory Dr W 52nd 80 E Victo St ry Dr Wash ingto n Ave Daffin . 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Ford Sr. Museum 96 National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force 98 Tybee Island Light Station & Historical Society Landi MILL awa Skid Herb River an d Isl Gr ee n Oy y Riv er Av e rw oo d er No PL ek b Ri v 10TH PL 11TH ST 11TH Tybee Cre Her 14TH 15TH ST 26 V 9TH South TE SHIR R ST Channel LEY RD 80 ST TER 8T 8THH TER PL yC ne reek Back River Pier er Riv 23 The Landings Golf Course Arts & Culture W gs n 89 Little Tybee Island ST 9TH ST 10T H 7TH 1k3TH ST ree oC t ret R U 6T H 6TH TER 41 PL ST im ton r ve Ri 204 7TH 8TH 12TH NE VE a Laz CHATHAM COUNTY GEORGIA ing pe 22 d Sha Wilmington Island m Wil Ho 38 Landings Club ee Cr r ive ST Ch ek Cre of ws k n pe se r Ho AVE AM ATH ves Gro Burntpot Island CASALT MEDOWS SO NA VE N k ree eC e Tyb CH Skidaway Island Skidaway Island State Park arro McQueens Island ek ek eek e Isl f Monument Cre re rmsloe oric Site Daymark Fort Pulaski Island National SA 70 Betz rC g Rd Cockspur Island el AV E r Ave ve NE Butle Ri nn ES A VE 2ND BUT AVE LER AVE LOVELL e AVE STR rin AND Saza AVE ll ha JON Bu hC M AR To Tybee Island ut OR 2ND 5TH 6TH ST ST ER A VE ES A VE 101 Wilmington Island Club all Cr Blu ff Dr rsb ur 2 Ri v er So ne che Ave Laro Granb ah T 4TH ST 3RD ST Memorial Park Ho Tyb e Wil e Nati rsesh dlife oe o Sh o Refunal al ge nn d Atlantic Ocean JON s Rd o od S 367 Dutch Island Isle of Hope an e re eC rin a az n r Tu ve oche A L ar Wylly Island EAG LE SN Laza Sandtown Rd C Sylvan Island x Isl Calibogue Sound ST 1st S t 5TH DR va k 80 W Skid aw ay R d k Sa 26 AVE ort Jac Penn sylvan ia Av e y m an Pk r y Tru H ar NA Cree Visitor 44 Center 80 ST ng GULICK Jaycee Park ES Lo N SO IL W 118 DG D 99 Tybee Island Chimney Creek 71 Fort Screven Fort Screven Museum E AV HO CT dson Wilmington River DR k 100 Richar Whitemarsh r Blv Island AN ee I TAL CA erce k ree AN Cr nd l Saffo Joh nny M LIC ne a Isl sti (off the map) ya Br Savannah State University gu Rd d ys Gra THUNDERBOLT Barley Oatland Island Wildlife Center d Dr 80 102 Au ss w ay rd Bonaventure Cemetery St Bi B o naven ture Rd 69 xpr e ing m Wil NA VE Turtle Island KR OC Isla nd sE E Gw in ne tt St iver R ton Jones Island PE Oatland Island 80 80 SEA LN M Savannah est Golf Club ery Catholic Cemetery F St AM LH TIL ES ident LIC PE E Pres 45 46 Lighthouse H retto Cree k Old Fort Jackson 104 LAUREL AVE 98 Island Tybee PBELL l BREEZY PT JASPER COUNTY SOUTH CAROLINA ne DR an TAYLOR ST VE T ADafuskie N VA n kso Ch 80 FOR VE NA T MO HT S LO G SO BRI AVE OR YL NA er River 47 SOLOM O CO Back Riv Wrigh t S LN WRENWOOD DR uth MCKENZIE ST Elba Island So ST ee v R S ST BYE n an Sa Barnwell Island Rd BAY Cr Ri er ah E EZ RE ST r ve er Savannah River AB SE K ST POL Back Riv South Channel AVE h Wrig CAM JASPER COUNTY SOUTH CAROLINA ST E OOD RN PEARW HO N VA tR iv e r e Travel Services 111 Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport 113 Effingham County Chamber of Commerce 114 Pooler Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center 115 Port Wentworth Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center 116 Richmond Hill Convention & Visitors Bureau 118 Tybee Island Visitors Center Advertisers’ Index 17 Hundred 90 Inn & Restaurant.................................................. 69 The 5 Spot.................................................................................... 21 700 Drayton Restaurant.................................................................. 2 700 Kitchen Cooking School........................................................... 2 Abe’s on Lincoln........................................................................... 21 All in One Destinations Inc...........................................................6-7 The Andrew Low House.................................................................. 43 Aqua Star Restaurant at the Westin Savannah Harbor.................... 21 Barracuda Bob’s........................................................................... 31 B. Matthew’s Eatery....................................................................... 21 Blowin’ Smoke Southern Cantina................................................... 21 Boar’s Head Grill & Tavern............................................................. 69 Bohemian Hotel Savannah.............................................................. 2 The Brice – A Kimpton Hotel.......................................................... 75 Captain Mike’s Dolphin Tours......................................................... 41 Carriage Tours of Savannah........................................................... 81 Champions Grill............................................................................ 21 Chart House Restaurant................................................................ 35 City Market................................................................................... 81 The Club at Savannah Harbor........................................................ 21 Comfort Suites Historic District...................................................... 65 The Cotton Sail Hotel.................................................................... 60 Country Inn & Suites Savannah Historic District............................. 60 Courtyard by Marriott Historic Savannah ....................................... 57 The Crab Shack at Chimney Creek................................................. 41 The Distillery................................................................................. 35 DeSoto Beach Hotel—Oceanfront.................................................. 55 Dolphin Magic Tours...................................................................... 33 Dolphin Reef Oceanfront Restaurant............................................. 53 Doubletree Hotel Historic Savannah........................Inside back cover Dub’s … A Public House.......................................... Inside front cover East Bay Inn.................................................................................... 3 Effingham County Chamber of Commerce..................................... 67 Eliza Thompson House.................................................................... 3 Embassy Suites Savannah Historic District.................................... 51 Fiddler’s Crab House............................................... Inside front cover Fiddlers Seafood..................................................... Inside front cover The Gastonian................................................................................. 3 Ghosts and Gravestones of Savannah........................................... 87 Hamilton-Turner Inn....................................................................... 59 Hampton Inn & Suites Savannah Midtown .............Inside back cover Hampton Inn & Suites—Savannah Historic District......................... 57 Hampton Inn Historic District......................................................... 39 Harper Fowlkes House................................................................... 80 The Heavenly Spa by Westin.......................................................... 21 Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Historic District ..........Inside back cover Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Midtown .....................Inside back cover Holiday Inn Express Historic District............................................... 39 Inn at Ellis Square......................................................................... 61 Isaiah Davenport House Museum.................................................. 43 Jepson Center for the Arts............................................................... 8 Jepson Center for the Arts Store...................................................... 8 Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace...................................................... 43 The Kehoe House............................................................................ 3 Kevin Barry’s Irish Pub.................................................................. 69 Leopold’s Ice Cream..................................................................... 69 The Mansion on Forsyth Park........................................................... 2 The Marshall House........................................................................ 3 Molly McGuire’s...................................................... Inside front cover National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force.............................. 9 Nourish ........................................................................................ 73 96 | Oatland Island Wildlife Center ...................................................... 33 Ocean Plaza Beach Resort............................................................ 53 Oceanfront Cottage Rentals LLC.................................................... 57 Oglethorpe Tours...............................................................Back cover Old Savannah Tours Inc................................................................... 1 Old Town Trolley Tours of Savannah................................................ 87 Olde Harbour Inn............................................................................ 3 Owens-Thomas House..................................................................... 8 Paula Deen Tour............................................................................ 87 Pioneers of Preservation................................................................ 43 Pirates’ House............................................................................... 31 Planter’s Inn on Reynolds Square ................................................. 49 Pooler Crossroads Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center....... 89 Port Wentworth Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center............... 80 Presidents’ Quarters Inn................................................................ 59 Quality Inn—Heart of Savannah..................................................... 59 Rancho Alegre Cuban Restaurant.................................................. 35 Richmond Hill Convention and Visitors Bureau............................... 39 River House Seafood............................................... Inside front cover River Street Sweets....................................................................... 25 River’s End Campground & RV Park............................................... 41 Rocks on the River Modern Grill...................................................... 2 Rocks on the Roof........................................................................... 2 The Salt Table................................................................................ 73 Sara Jane Children’s Boutique....................................................... 75 Savannah Harley-Davidson............................................................ 75 Savannah Mall.............................................................................. 17 Savannah Marriott Riverfront........................................................... 4 Savannah Mobility Management Inc.............................................. 90 Savannah Music Festival............................................................... 81 Savannah Riverboat Cruises..............................................Back cover Savannah Sand Gnats.................................................................. 33 Savannah Toile by Carlette’s.......................................................... 73 Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport.................................... 5 The Shrimp Factory....................................................................... 25 Spanky’s Pizza Galley and Saloon........................... Inside front cover Splash in the Boro Family Waterpark & Aquatics Center................. 33 Springhill Suites by Marriott ...................................Inside back cover Stay Savannah Vacation Rentals.................................................... 61 StayinSavannah.com...............................................Inside back cover Summer Breeze Senior Living........................................................ 81 Telfair Academy............................................................................... 8 Telfair Museums.............................................................................. 8 Thunderbird Inn............................................................................. 57 Tubby’s Seafood...................................................... Inside front cover Tubby’s Tank House................................................. Inside front cover Tybee Beach Vacation Rentals and Property Management.............. 55 Tybee Island Light Station & Historical Society.............................. 41 Tybee Island Visitor Information Center.......................................... 37 Tybee Vacation Rentals.................................................................. 56 Urgent Care 24/7......................................................................... 90 Veronica’s Closet........................................................................... 75 Village Craftsmen.......................................................................... 73 Visit Savannah.............................................................................. 53 The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa......................... 21 Savannah Magazine published the official 2014 Visit Savannah Visitor’s Guide in partnership with Visit Savannah in December 2013. 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