Admire the architecture on your own or as part of a tour in this 50-block neighborhood, known as Savannah’s first suburb. See fine examples of Victorian homes dating to the 1800s. Prominent features on the two-story frame homes include turrets, towers, bay windows, decorative trim and whimsical colors. Snap a photo and capture the famous fountain and beautiful grounds at Forsyth Park.
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Feel the Atlantic Ocean breezes on Tybee Island, just 20 minutes from downtown Savannah. Get cozy in charming cottages and inns, where time slows down and the biggest decisions of the day are deciding where to set up the beach chairs and what to eat for dinner.
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In this artsy neighborhood dreamed up in the late 1990s by two Savannah College of Art and Design students, creativity fuels the community. Fun and funky shops, galleries and studios now thrive in once-rundown buildings. Shop for vintage clothing, vinyl records and original art, and treat your taste buds in a number of quaint and quirky cafes.
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Get outdoors and start exploring Savannah’s Lowcountry in the Moon River District. Just 20 minutes south of downtown, you can hike a trail on a barrier island, visit a village, learn about the Gullah-Geechee culture and see sea creatures in an aquarium. Nature, history and the coast combine for a trifecta of experiences.
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