I had the pleasure of visiting Savannah recently, and it was such an absolute delight that I thought I would share 5 things you should definitely not miss if you go. If you'd like more you can find a sample itinerary here for Day 1 and here for Day 2.
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
The birthplace of the founder of the Girls Scouts of the U.S.A. is an absolutely stunning home. It is beautifully restored with attention to every detail by the Girl Scouts who now own the building. Inside you will find memorabilia and relics of the past, including several examples of paintings, ceramic, and sculptures by Low herself. What really makes this stop a must though, is learning about the incredibly forward thinking woman who started the Girl Scouts and the legacy she has left behind. Inspiring and fascinating.
The Olde Pink House
The Olde Pink House is situated facing one of Savannah's famous 22 squares, Reynolds Square. Formerly known as the Habersham House, it's filled with antiques and stunning old fireplaces. It's also known to be haunted but I'm not really in that. Eeek. What drew us in was the restaurant and the countless rave reviews I had read prior to our trip. It didn't disappoint. Make sure you stop in here for either lunch or dinner.
Olde Town Trolley Tour
The best way to get familiar with Savannah is to take the Old Town Trolley Tour through the city. Hop on, hop off at your leisure. The trolley's are impeccably maintained, take you to all the major points of interest, and the drivers are loaded with knowledge, not to mention incredibly entertaining. If you happen to get Diva, tell her I said "Hello".
Savannah Riverboat Cruise
You definitely don't want to miss this! The Savannah Riverboat Cruise has sailings all day and theme nights through the week. Take it for sightseeing, or enjoy dinner and entertainment like we did. We were lucky enough to join them Monday night for the Gospel Cruise. The singers knocked our socks off. The next time we go back I'm looking forward to trying The Civil War Experience. Check their website for pricing, this is a great value!
Savannah's Candy Kitchen
Really? I have to twist your rubber arm to get here, right? It's a candy kitchen people. A HUGE candy kitchen if you visit the location on River St. and you might just get a little giddy when you walk in, like I did. Homemade pralines and chocolate and ice cream, oh my. Dipped chocolate apples and taffy and brownies, oh my. It's nirvana for sweet lovers. Plan to spend some time here, you'll have a hard time deciding what to get.
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