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Savannah
Attractions - Things to do
1. Davenport House
324 East State Street
www.davenporthousemuseum.org |
What is it? This beautiful characteristic pink homestead
at the heart of Savannah's historic district was the first of the
city's architectural treasures to be saved for posterity. It was
the threatened demolition of this house that goaded the city's
residents to form a fund to preserve Savannah's historic heritage.
The house was built between 1815 and 1820 by Isaiah Davenport, a
master builder. It features a semi-circular staircase with
wrought-iron trim leading up to the recessed front door. Inside the
polished hardwood floors gleam and the mansion is furnished
befitting the period with Hepplewhite, Chippendale and Sheraton
pieces.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 1pm to 4pm.
Guided tours run every 30 minutes
Phone:(912) 236 8097 |
2. Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
10 East Oglethorpe Avenue
www.girlscouts.org/birthplace |
What is it? The majestic Regency town house that stands
in Savannah's historic district was the birthplace of Juliette
'Daisy' Low, founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA. Visitors learn
about the Girl Scouts movement and experience a taste of Victorian
family life. The house, which was built in 1821, is a National
Historic Landmark and is furnished with many original pieces and
also features the artwork of Juliette Gordon
Low.
Hours of Operation: Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm; Sunday 11am to 4pm.
Closed first two weeks in January, on Wednesdays from November to
February, and some holidays
Phone:(912) 233 4501 |
3. Savannah History Museum
303 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
www.chsgeorgia.org/shm |
What is it? The Savannah History Museum gives an
excellent introduction to the city, its exhibits reflecting the
city's history from her founding to the present day. The museum is
housed in a restored railway station that dates from before the
Civil War and is one of Georgia's 43 National Historic Landmarks.
Beneath the building are the graves of Polish Count Pulaski and his
fellow colonists, killed on this spot in 1779 while trying to drive
off the British soldiers.
Hours of Operation: Daily 8.30am to 5pm weekdays, 9am to 5pm
weekends
Phone:(912) 651 6825 |
4. Telfair Museum of Art
124 Abercorn Street, Oglethorpe Square
www.telfair.org |
What is it? The Telfair Museum of Art is the oldest
public art museum in the South, fittingly housed in an important
historic building, the Owens-Thomas House. The house, overlooking
Oglethorpe Square, was designed by William Jay, a young English
architect, who introduced the British Regency style to America. It
was built in 1818 for Alexander Telfair, son of the Governor of
Georgia. The art museum's permanent collection includes paintings,
works on paper, sculpture and decorative arts by both American and
European artists. The museum encompasses the art gallery, restored
rooms in the historic house, and the Jepson Center for the Arts.
Docent guided tours are offered daily, included in the admission
price.
Hours of Operation: Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm, Monday 12pm to 5pm,
Sunday 1pm to 5pm
Phone:(912) 233 9743 |
5. Fort Jackson
www.chsgeorgia.org/jackson |
What is it? A short distance to the east of central
Savannah stands Georgia's oldest standing fort, surrounded by a
deep tidal moat. The fort was preceded by a mud battery, the brick
fort having been built in 1808. It was the headquarters for the
Confederate river defences during the Civil War, when it was
enlarged and strengthened. The fort today contains numerous
exhibits pertaining to the war. Living history demonstrations are
staged in spring and summer.
Hours of Operation: Daily 9am to 5pm
Phone:(912) 232 3945 |
6. The Okefenokee Swamp
www.swampgeorgia.com |
What is it? The mysterious Okefenokee Swamp comprises 700
square miles (1,813 sq km) of wet, green wilderness stretching
across the southern part of coastal Georgia. The largest
peat-producing bog in North America, Okefenokee is a national
treasure because it provides a refuge for a vast number of animals
and plants that thrive in its lakes, islands and wetlands. The park
consists of different environments, from towering cypress stands in
still waters to vast prairie grasslands in other areas. Visitors
have four parks to choose from when pursuing an Okefenokee
experience: three of the parks are on the east side of the swamp
and one on the southwestern side. All three offer sightseeing,
boating and fishing opportunities. The southwestern park is Stephen
C. Foster State Park, featuring cypress swamps, at the headwaters
of the Suwannee River, near Fargo. Laura S. Walker State Park is
near Waycross, on the swamp's margin. South of Waycross Okefenokee
Swamp Park has some alligators, snakes and other swamp wildlife in
easy-to-see captivity for a quick swamp experience, while Suwannee
Canal Recreation Area near Folkston provides access to the prairie
environment of the swamp, offering nature boardwalks and historic
sites.
Hours of Operation:
Phone:(912) 283 3744 (Waycross Tourism Bureau) |
7. Darien
www.mcintoshcounty.com/points.htm |
What is it? A short drive south of Savannah lies the
charming old town of Darien, established in 1736 on the banks of
the Darien River as a military outpost. Today it is a favoured
tourist town; its historic shopping enclave specialises in unique
gifts and antiques, and the picturesque waterfront is lined with
shrimp boats. A series of walking and bike paths, lined with
Spanish moss-draped oak trees, connect the downtown waterfront with
Fort King George, which houses a museum and plays host to living
history pageants. Other diversions include paddling the river and
tidal creeks in kayaks or canoes and dining on delicious shrimp.
The area around Darien in McIntosh county is extremely scenic,
dotted with quaint fishing villages like Valona and Shellman Bluff.
Just offshore, accessible by ferry across Doboy Sound, is the
pristine barrier island of Sapelo, which boasts one of Georgia's
most beautiful beaches and a restored
lighthouse.
Hours of Operation:
Phone: |
8. Tybee Island
www.tybeeisland.com |
What is it? The small barrier island of Tybee, 18 miles
(29km) east of Savannah, is a popular seaside resort for locals and
visitors alike. The three-mile (5km) long beach has rolling
sand-dunes, and at the south end of the island a pier and pavilion
offer a pleasant stroll, usually accompanied by live band music.
Apart from swimming and sun worshipping, the island also has
sightseeing opportunities including Fort Screven, a historic Tybee
lighthouse dating to 1773, an intriguing museum and Fort Pulaski.
There is a selection of restaurants, hotels, motels, inns and
cottages available.
Hours of Operation:
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Transport -Savannah has a free, convenient shuttle
service operating along 32 stops throughout the historic district,
connecting shops, hotels and attractions.
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