Georgia
Savannah's oak-lined historic squares paired with an easy beach day trip to Tybee Island.
Historic Savannah
| Name | Info | Details |
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| Forsyth Park | Must-do | The anchor green space of the historic district, famous for its fountain and shaded walking paths. A good orientation point for exploring the squares. |
| River Street | Walkable, shops | A cobblestone riverside strip of shops, galleries, and restaurants along the Savannah River, lively day or night. |
| City Market | Shopping and nightlife | A historic four-block district of galleries, shops, and live music venues just off the main squares. |
| Telfair Museums | Art and history | A trio of connected museums covering Savannah's art and history, a good rainy-day option. |
Eating & Drinking
| Name | Info | Details |
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| The Olde Pink House | $$$ · seafood, historic setting | A Savannah institution set in an 18th-century mansion, known for Southern and seafood dishes and a candlelit basement tavern. |
| Vic's on the River | $$$ · Southern fare | Upscale Southern cooking inside a converted 19th-century cotton warehouse, with river views from the dining room. |
| The Collins Quarter | $$ · brunch | A downtown all-day brunch spot on Bull Street with a broad, creative menu. |
| Leopold's Ice Cream | $ · dessert, must-do | A historic ice cream parlor that regularly draws a line down the block, worth the wait for a scoop. |
| Jazz'd Tapas Bar | $$ · live music | A tapas spot with live jazz most nights of the week, good for a later dinner with entertainment built in. |
Tybee Island Day Trip
| Name | Info | Details |
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| Tybee Island Light Station | Must-do · 178 steps | The oldest and tallest lighthouse in Georgia, with a climb to the top rewarded by coastal views. Pair it with the adjoining museum. |
| Tybee Island Beach | Beach day | A relaxed barrier-island beach about 20 minutes from downtown Savannah, a good change of pace from the historic district. |
| Fort Screven | Historic site | A former coastal defense fort on Tybee Island with old gun batteries and grounds to explore, easily combined with the lighthouse visit. |