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Georgia's First City
She is elegant and refined yet secretive and seductive. She is Savannah,
Georgia's First City. Eccentric and romantic, Savannah is the sultry Southern Bell of the Georgia Coast. One of the South's
most intriguing and mysterious cities, Savannah will captivate you with her natural beauty, eccentric charm and traditional
Southern hospitality. Make Savannah your "Getaway" destination, and let her whisper the secrets of three centuries in your ear.
Her streets are waiting to be discovered at your own leisurely pace by
foot, by trolley, by sea or by majestic steed and coachman tour guide
whose carriage awaits to fulfill your inquisitiveness.
With festivals and events to please every interest, make Savannah your First Class Getaway Destination!
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Savannah
is a city rich in history, Southern charm and old-fashioned
hospitality. Savannah traces its roots back to 1733, when British
General James Oglethorpe first founded the city on a bluff above River
Street. Today, Savannah offers world-class restaurants, Civil War forts,
dozens of art galleries, fine antique shops, and much more. Savannah has
one of the largest historic districts in the United States, with
thousands of architecturally-significant buildings nestled under giant
live oaks hung with Spanish moss. Known as The Hostess City of South,
Savannah attracts visitors from across the country and around the world.
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Take a picturesque drive up the Avenue of the Oaks to Wormsloe Historic
Site and journey back in time to see how Savannah's first settlers tamed
the new wilderness.
Track battles from the War of 1812 and the Civil War
at Old Fort Jackson, Fort Screven and Fort Pulaski. Visit eighteenth and nineteenth-century architectural excellence at the
King-Tisdell Cottage, Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, Andrew Low House,
Davenport House and Owens-Thomas House. Discover our many museums to
learn about the contributions of Africans to the American tapestry at
the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum or visit one the South's
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Savannah is home to a multitude of cosmopolitan award-winning
restaurants and lowcountry cuisine! Excite your taste buds with a bowl of creamy lobster bisque, a sweet
pecan pie, a crispy platter of fried chicken, fresh collard greens, a hot bowl of grits or a delicate scored
flounder tempered with an apricot glaze with baby carrots and wild rice.
Succumb to the comforts of an intimate bed and breakfast, the amenities of a full-service hotel
or the privacy of a daily/weekly rental, either ensconced in the heart of the Historic District
or perched on the brink of the Atlantic Ocean on beautiful Tybee Island. Savannah's historic
district also includes national award-winning hotels where service is their business and
luxury abounds. Several offer river front views and suites while being nestled in the heart
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In the Historic District,
the cobblestones that line River Street are ready for visitors to
explore the candy shops, art galleries and a number of nautical-themed
apparel and gift stores. Move a couple of blocks south from River Street
to City Market where art studios, galleries and specialty shops fill the
two-block space. Discover Broughton and Bull streets, the heart of
Savannah's antique district, where treasures of old are awaiting your
unearthing. The Southside of Savannah features two malls and a blend of shopping
plazas with your choice of national brands.
Welcome to Tybee Island...
Tybee means "salt" to Native Americans, but
the name of this low-key seaside resort now brings to mind words such
as "sun", "surf" and "fun"!
Located 18 miles east of Savannah, this
small barrier island boasts a wide, 3-mile long beach that's backed by
sea oat-covered sand dunes and is perfect for sunbathing,
people-watching and frolicking in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean. The
island's south-end pier and pavilion is a splendid venue for strolling
above the ocean and listening to the music of the live bands.
Although
vacationers are lured to Tybee mainly because of what it provides in
the way of recreation and relaxation, those with a love of history
won't be disappointed. Tybee offers: Fort Screven, The Tybee Island
Lighthouse (dated 1773), an intriguing museum, and Fort Pulaski which
is just west of the island on Hwy 80.
Tybee is a resort complete
with a full range of restaurants, modern hotels, motels, luxurious
condominiums, and quaint inns and cottages, offering a relaxed atmosphere for your fun in the sun!
Come and fall in love with the Savannah's and Tybee Island's hospitality and
experience everything they have to offer.
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