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Beach Fun
Tybee Island and it's beaches make for a great day trip. Its a short drive and has shopping, restaurants and various museums and historical sites along the way.
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Tybee Island
Tybee Island and it's beaches make for a great day trip. Its a short drive and has shopping, restaurants and various museums and historical sites along the way.
Food Scene
One of our favorite casual beach restaurants on Tybee. It has an historical fort and light house next to it and the outside patio is a fun and relaxing place to dine.
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North Beach Bar and Grill
33 Meddin DrOne of our favorite casual beach restaurants on Tybee. It has an historical fort and light house next to it and the outside patio is a fun and relaxing place to dine.
If you want to purchase fresh caught seafood and shrimp for dinner stop here on your way home from Tybee Island.
Scuba Steve's Seafood
7210 US-80If you want to purchase fresh caught seafood and shrimp for dinner stop here on your way home from Tybee Island.
Stop by The Sentient Bean for delicious coffee and breakfast/lunch cuisine. You may even catch a local band playing there in the evening. Next to Forsyth Park.
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The Sentient Bean
13 E Park AveStop by The Sentient Bean for delicious coffee and breakfast/lunch cuisine. You may even catch a local band playing there in the evening. Next to Forsyth Park.
American, vegetarian selections - take a break while shopping on Broughton St
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Kayak Kafé Broughton
1 E Broughton StAmerican, vegetarian selections - take a break while shopping on Broughton St
One of our favorite dinner stops within short walking distance.
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Bull Street Taco
1608 Bull StOne of our favorite dinner stops within short walking distance.
Another one of our favorite casual dining places. Its close by but you may want to drove. 1.1 mile away.
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Green Truck Neighborhood Pub
2430 Habersham StAnother one of our favorite casual dining places. Its close by but you may want to drove. 1.1 mile away.
Great roof top bar and restaurant with a great view of the river or downtown Savannah. Fun to go for appetizers and drinks at sunset There is often live music.
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Rocks on the Roof
102 W Bay StGreat roof top bar and restaurant with a great view of the river or downtown Savannah. Fun to go for appetizers and drinks at sunset There is often live music.
A nice restaurant within short walking distance. Probably more for adults.
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The Black Rabbit
1215 Barnard StA nice restaurant within short walking distance. Probably more for adults.
Screamin Mimi's
513 E Oglethorpe AveA local favorite casual dining restaurant.
The Pirates' House
20 E Broad StFun atmosphere to take kids; food is ok
Made famous as Paula Deen's restaurant. Reservations needed. Southern cooking.
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The Lady and Sons
102 W Congress StMade famous as Paula Deen's restaurant. Reservations needed. Southern cooking.
African, Vegetarian, American. Try the chicken and special sauce-laced “Conquistador” voted 2nd best sandwich in the country by The Travel Channel
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Zunzi's
236 Drayton StAfrican, Vegetarian, American. Try the chicken and special sauce-laced “Conquistador” voted 2nd best sandwich in the country by The Travel Channel
enjoy home style food; table is covered with food; seated with other people. ..so don't be shy!
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Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
107 W Jones Stenjoy home style food; table is covered with food; seated with other people. ..so don't be shy!
Cha Bella
102 E Broad StLocal favorite of my daughter's
Cotton & Rye
1801 Habersham StGreat fine dining restaurant close by
Crystal Beer Parlor
301 W Jones StGreat pub and good restaurant as well
So many great places to eat in Savannah. This is another local favorite.
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Elizabeth's on 37th
105 E 37th StSo many great places to eat in Savannah. This is another local favorite.
Good restaurant located on the River. Fun area to walk around before and after dinner.
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Vic's On the River
26 E Bay StGood restaurant located on the River. Fun area to walk around before and after dinner.
Offers chocolate fondue for two, dessert martinis and other sweets. More appropriate for adults but kids would like many of the desert treats.
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Lulu's Chocolate Bar
42 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdOffers chocolate fondue for two, dessert martinis and other sweets. More appropriate for adults but kids would like many of the desert treats.
Legendary handmade ice cream. Don’t be intimidated by the line out the door – it moves quickly
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Leopold's Ice Cream
212 E Broughton StLegendary handmade ice cream. Don’t be intimidated by the line out the door – it moves quickly
– a dive bar with dozens of creative martinis made with tasty edible accessories. For the adults.
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Jen's & Friends
34 Bull Street– a dive bar with dozens of creative martinis made with tasty edible accessories. For the adults.
The Coffee Fox
102 W Broughton StGood coffee and quick breakfast
Great traditional breakfast/brunch restaurant. It can be crowded.
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J. Christopher's
122 E LibertyGreat traditional breakfast/brunch restaurant. It can be crowded.
Clary's Cafe
404 Abercorn StGreat breakfast menu. It can be busy.
Nice little corner grocery with healthy options and a to go deli also with treats. Close by and next to Forsyth Park on Park Ave.
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Brighter Day Natural Foods
1102 Bull StNice little corner grocery with healthy options and a to go deli also with treats. Close by and next to Forsyth Park on Park Ave.
Kroger
311 E Gwinnett StClosest large grocery store to the Gnome Home
Healthier grocery store option close to our home. They usually have a good selection of fresh locally caught fish.
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Lucky's Market
5501 Abercorn StHealthier grocery store option close to our home. They usually have a good selection of fresh locally caught fish.
Great little coffee and snack shop around the corner where you can also get things shipped, other business services and a little work done.
Mailbox Cafe
1305 Barnard StGreat little coffee and snack shop around the corner where you can also get things shipped, other business services and a little work done.
Rated as one of Savannah's Best by Savannah Connect publication.
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The Grey Market, Savannah
109 Jefferson StRated as one of Savannah's Best by Savannah Connect publication.
For a nice steak or comfort food. Service can be a little slow at times but I have always enjoyed our meal. Good steaks.
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Chart House
405 Riverboat RowFor a nice steak or comfort food. Service can be a little slow at times but I have always enjoyed our meal. Good steaks.
Frali Gourmet
217 W Liberty St Great authentic Italian food in Savannah.
Large portion and very good Italian cuisine. Great for a night out.
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Bella Napoli Italian Bistro
18 E State StLarge portion and very good Italian cuisine. Great for a night out.
Collins Quarter at Forsyth
621 Drayton StGreat service and great food.
Randy's Bar-B-Q
750 Wheaton StHole in the wall carry out but great food
Americana cuisine, good food, good bar, good service. Can get crowded at times.
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Crystal Beer Parlor
301 W Jones StAmericana cuisine, good food, good bar, good service. Can get crowded at times.
The Olde Pink House
23 Abercorn StA local favorite.
Right around the corner and good fine dining. A local favorite.
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Local 11ten Food | Wine
1110 Bull StRight around the corner and good fine dining. A local favorite.
Best fried chicken we ever had. Also has salads, fish, sandwiches, sides, deserts, snacks or appetizers and nice bar menu.
Brochu's Family Tradition
Best fried chicken we ever had. Also has salads, fish, sandwiches, sides, deserts, snacks or appetizers and nice bar menu.
Unique Shopping
This is a unique shopping opportunity on the way to Tybee Island. There are multiple shopping huts for local memorabilia and other unique items.
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Seaside Sisters
1207 US-80This is a unique shopping opportunity on the way to Tybee Island. There are multiple shopping huts for local memorabilia and other unique items.
Another one of the unique shops at the Highway 80 unique roadside shopping stop.
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Fish Art
1209 U.S. 80Another one of the unique shops at the Highway 80 unique roadside shopping stop.
Great Farmers Market for fresh food and other items at Forsyth Park near Park Ave in Saturdays from 9AM to 12:00PM There is usually things going on at the park, often local musician playing and a good time and place for a scenic stroll around the park.
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Forsyth Farmers Market
13 E Park AveGreat Farmers Market for fresh food and other items at Forsyth Park near Park Ave in Saturdays from 9AM to 12:00PM There is usually things going on at the park, often local musician playing and a good time and place for a scenic stroll around the park.
Food, sight seeing, shopping, treats and history. A must visit when in Savannah.
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River Street
River StreetFood, sight seeing, shopping, treats and history. A must visit when in Savannah.
Just one of many shops on Market Street in historic Savannah. There are lots of places to drop in, shop and restaurants with live music.
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Byrd's Famous Cookies - City Market
213 West St. Julian StreetJust one of many shops on Market Street in historic Savannah. There are lots of places to drop in, shop and restaurants with live music.
Trendy boutiques for men and women and many national chains as well.
Paris city market – unique décor items from all around the world
Savannah Bee Company- a honey tasting bar along with all kinds of items made with honey
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East Broughton Street
East Broughton StreetTrendy boutiques for men and women and many national chains as well.
Paris city market – unique décor items from all around the world
Savannah Bee Company- a honey tasting bar along with all kinds of items made with honey
Sightseeing
Located in the Tybee Beach area this is a fun stop for adults and kids to learn about the local sea life and interesting facts about the local land and sea ecology.
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Tybee Island Marine Science Center
37 Meddin DriveLocated in the Tybee Beach area this is a fun stop for adults and kids to learn about the local sea life and interesting facts about the local land and sea ecology.
Georgia’s oldest and one of the exquisite Victorian Gothic-style Roman Catholic church. Recently renovated.
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Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
222 E Harris StGeorgia’s oldest and one of the exquisite Victorian Gothic-style Roman Catholic church. Recently renovated.
There are many courts and places to visit in historic Savannah. One of the streets with the most wealth is Oglethorpe and Jones street; notice the wrought iron work and beautiful architecture. Jones Street was voted as one of the most beautiful in North America by Southern Living.
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Historic District - North
There are many courts and places to visit in historic Savannah. One of the streets with the most wealth is Oglethorpe and Jones street; notice the wrought iron work and beautiful architecture. Jones Street was voted as one of the most beautiful in North America by Southern Living.
Drive through an avenue sheltered with impressive live oaks and hanging Spanish moss.
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Wormsloe Historic Site
7601 Skidaway RdDrive through an avenue sheltered with impressive live oaks and hanging Spanish moss.
Ghost Coast Distillery
641 Indian StA tour of a local distillery is always fun.
If you like exploring and learning about nature this is a good day trip. It is about a 10 mile trip.
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Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
694 Beech Hill LaneIf you like exploring and learning about nature this is a good day trip. It is about a 10 mile trip.
Neighborhoods
Visit the 22 historic squares, most named in honor of a person and are the heart of the city. Make sure to visit Chippewa square where the famous bench scene in Forest Gump was filmed.
Chippewa Drive
Chippewa Drive Visit the 22 historic squares, most named in honor of a person and are the heart of the city. Make sure to visit Chippewa square where the famous bench scene in Forest Gump was filmed.
Exercise
Savannah Yoga Center
509 Bull StFor those that need to work out when visiting Savannah
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الأعراف والثقافة
Check out Savannah’s events calendars such as:
The Savannah Connect local magazine is a good local reference. https://www.connectsavannah.com/
This is the cities event calendar web listing: https://savannahmastercalendar.com/events
Here is a general list:
March – music festival-Saint Patrick Day Parade
Telfair Museum – various art shows
October – Greek festival (one block away)
Nov- Rock and Roll Marathon-lots of bazaars and holiday festivals
Dec-Festivals and Christmas season parade
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Summer weather comfort tips
Savannah can be hot and humid in the summer. Wear breezy clothing and drink plenty of water.
Savannah has open container law under 16 ounces so feel free to take your favorite alcoholic beverage with you on your walk. (“Many people in Savannah LOVE to day drink”)
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Free public shuttle
The "dot" is Savannah's fare-free Downtown Transportation System in and around Savannah's beautiful historic district operation Mon-Fri 7:00AM to midnight; Saturday 10AM to midnight; Sunday 10:00AM to 9:00PM. To check out the full schedule and where they stop and pick up go to: www.catchacat.org The Nearest dot pickup location is on Drayton St. by E. Gwinnett in Forsyth Park.
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Great local Publication for things to do: Connect Savannah
This is their best of Savannah list for 2020: Food, entertainment, places to go, etc: https://www.connectsavannah.com/savannah/BestOf?category=2130525&year=2019