Things to Do in Savannah - the Ultimate Guide, Savannah, Georgia
Savannah is often described as one of the most haunted cities in America, and if you visit, you’ll understand why. It appears really charming at first, but as you get to know it better, you start uncovering the city’s dark secrets and many mysteries. I spent 3 days in Savannah and the city became one of my favorites pretty quickly. It’s green, insanely picturesque, charming and spooky at the same time. With no shortage of things to do in Savannah, it’s a perfect weekend destination.
If there’s one piece of advice I can give you before visiting Savannah, is to pick up a copy of ” Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil “. I guarantee you, this book will make your Savannah visit that much better. John Berendt’s bestseller from 1994follows the story of the murder of Jim Williams’ assistant ( and lover ). Through the book we get a peak at the city of Savannah, its social life and eccentric residents in a very entertaining way. You’d be surprised how quickly you’ll find yourself on a mission to find all the locations mentioned in the book. And ” The Book ” is exactly how locals refer to it. ” Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil ” brought a lot of attention to somewhat forgotten Savannah and had a huge impact on tourism in the city. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
If there’s one piece of advice I can give you before visiting Savannah, is to pick up a copy of ” Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil “. I guarantee you, this book will make your Savannah visit that much better. John Berendt’s bestseller from 1994follows the story of the murder of Jim Williams’ assistant ( and lover ). Through the book we get a peak at the city of Savannah, its social life and eccentric residents in a very entertaining way. You’d be surprised how quickly you’ll find yourself on a mission to find all the locations mentioned in the book. And ” The Book ” is exactly how locals refer to it. ” Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil ” brought a lot of attention to somewhat forgotten Savannah and had a huge impact on tourism in the city. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Things to Do in Savannah - the Ultimate Guide
Guide Location: USA » Savannah
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Aga Goodman
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.travelingwithaga.com/things-to-do-in-savannah-the-ultimate-guide-for-a-first-time-visit/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
Guide Location: USA » Savannah
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Aga Goodman
Read it on Author's Website: http://www.travelingwithaga.com/things-to-do-in-savannah-the-ultimate-guide-for-a-first-time-visit/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
- Forsyth Park
- Chippewa Square
- Monterey Square
- residence of Jim Williams
- Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
- Owens - Thomas House and Slave Quarters
- River Street
- Cathedral Of St John The Baptist
- Alex Raskin’s Antiques
- Bonaventure Cemetery
- The East Bay Inn
- Marshall House
- Hamilton Turner Inn
- Mrs Wilkes
- Olde Pink House
- Leopold’s Ice Cream
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We spent a long weekend exploring everything in and around town that could while we were on a larger road trip around the US.
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We spent a long weekend exploring everything in and around town that could while we were on a larger road trip around the US.
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