Forsyth Park in Savannah
The Sorrell Weed House
Ghost and Gravestones tour
The Chart House Restaurant
Scarlett’s women s clothing store on River Street
Wormsloe Plantation Avenue
Historical River Street
THE DARK SIDE Savannah also has an edge. It is considered one of the most haunted cities in America. There are several ghost tours available that will confirm the dark side of this very pic- turesque city. Whether during the day, or a more appropriate nighttime walking tour, some must-see stops include the Sorrel Weed House (a period mansion with its own private ghost tours), the old Savannah Theater (estab- lished in 1818) and Chippewa Square, where the famous bench scene from “Forrest Gump” was filmed. A short tour through the beautiful Bonaventure Cemetery, which was depicted in John Berendt’s “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil,” certainly conveys the ancient years of decay and sadness of this place with its overgrown brush and dilapidated tomb- stones surrounded by the ever-present oaks and hanging moss. MUST-SEE The quintessential Savannah moment will be found at the Wormsloe Historic Site, a for- mer plantation (Georgia’s oldest) established in the 1730s by Noble Jones, one of the first settlers to arrive from England. After driving through the huge gated entrance the breath- taking enchantment of an avenue lined on ei- ther side by hundreds of trees — stately oaks covered in Spanish moss, creates a canopied thoroughfare over a mile long that will never
be forgotten. At the end of the avenue (which you can walk or drive) is a small museum and visitors center that tells the history of the site. CULINARY DELIGHTS While people come from all around the coun- try to experience the history of such a beauti- ful place, they also will discover that southern hospitality in the finest of dining establish- ments throughout the city. Savannah cuisine and spirits are world-famous and extremely diverse. Sink your teeth into extra-crispy fried chicken, authentic shrimp and grits, finger-lick- ing-good barbecue and so much more. Stand- out eateries include: The Grey, a restaurant housed in building that served as a Greyhound bus station from 1938 to 1964; The Atlantic, a repurposed space located in an old gas sta- tion; Cotton & Rye (located in a former bank), featuring a modern take on Southern cuisine; Dine in style in a beautifully restored 19th century mansion at La Scala Ristorante. Their authentic Italian cuisine and impeccable wine selections are sure to satisfy any palate.; Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room. Since 1943, this charm- ing hidden gem is where comfort food, name- ly fried chicken, never disappoints. Other top spots are Chart House Restaurant, Moss+Oak Savannah Eatery, Water Witch Tiki, Belford’s Savannah Seafood & Steaks, Flying Fish Bar & Grill, Pie Society, Sting Ray’s Seafood, Cir- ca 1875, Driftaway Cafe, Husk Savannah, St.
Neo’s Brasserie, Bocci’s Italian Bistro, Tubby’s Seafood River Street, and Shabazz Seafood Restaurant. Rooftop bars and restaurants are some of the best in the Low Country, as well as basement bars, distilleries and European-in- spired pubs. Savannah boasts some of the fin- est craft spirits (and not just the spooky ones). Visit Ghost Coast Distillery, where visitors can partake in guided tours and tasty samples in their cocktail room. SPIRITS-TO-GO The before, during and after cocktail is an unwritten rule in Savannah. You can sip on the go in the Historic District (between River Street and Jones Street) thanks to Savannah’s open container law. If your beverage of choice is in an open, plastic to-go cup, containing no more than 16 ounces, you can be on your way to your next adventure. We’ll cheers to that! “IDC has, hands down, the best selection of wholesale priced diamonds in the state. We have over 2500 ring settings and hundreds of diamonds in stock every day. We have many pre-owned Rolex watches and showcases full of beautiful jewelry. We welcome your visit to our store at 349 Mall Boulevard in Savannah.”
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