Hilton Head Island Day Trips: Historic Savannah

Home to the largest urban landmark historic district in the United States; this 2.5 square mile area is both beautiful and astonishingly well preserved. Visitors enjoy strolling along twenty-one oak-canopied squares surrounded by historic homes and churches.

In addition to unique architecture, Savannah’s well-known River Street area features numerous art galleries, trendy downtown boutiques, and plentiful renowned restaurants - including Paula Deen’s famous eatery, The Lady and Sons.

Historic Savannah is also the site of many famous books and movies, including Forest Gump, The Legend of Bagger Vance, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, along with several books written by Eugenia Price. While exploring Historic Savannah, be sure to rediscover the famous scenes from your favorite Savannah movie.

22nd Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival
February 1 - 13, 2011
savannahblackheritagefestival.com
See, feel and live Savannah’s enduing Black Heritage at the 22nd Annual Black Heritage Festival. Activities include: ethnic cuisine, crafts, music and art.

187th Saint Patrick's Day Parade
March 17, 2011
savannahsaintpatricksday.com
Savannah, Georgia is home to the second largest St. Patrick’s Day parade in the world. The three-hour parade consists of over 350 units, award winning bands, and the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales. This is a don’t miss celebration!

76th Annual Tour of Homes and Gardens
March 24 - 27, 2011
savannahtourofhomes.org
Tour Historic Savannah’s finest private homes, complete with rare antique furnishings. Enjoy guided or self-guided tours, specially arranged dining, and much more.

Savannah Harbour Foundation 9th Annual Boat Parade of Lights
November 26, 2011
A Christmas Parade - Savannah style! Enjoy a parade of festively decorated yachts on their cruise down the Savannah River.

Carriage Tours of Savannah
912-236-6756 | carriagetoursofsavannah.com

Creepy Crawl Pub Tour
912-238-3843 | savannahtours.com

Telfair Museum of Art
912-790-8800 | telfair.org

Ghost Talk Ghost Walk
912-233-3896 | ghosttalkghostwalk.com

Roundhouse Railroad Museum
912-651-6823 | chsgeorgia.org

The Olde Pink House Restaurant
912-232-4286 | americancuisine.com

The Lady & Sons (Paula Deen)
912-233-2600 | ladyandsons.com

Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
912-232-5997 | mrswilkes.com

Lulu’s Chocolate Bar
912-238-2012 | luluschocolatebar.net

Elizaebeth on 37th
912-236-5547 | elizabethon37th.net

Cha Bella
912-790-7888 | cha-bella.com

Savannah Tea Room
912-239-9690 | savannahtearoom.com

Take US-278 West (heading towards I-95) approximately 20 miles to SC-170. Turn left onto SC-170 for approximately 10 miles to US-17. Take US-17 South over the Tallmadge Bridge to Oglethorpe Avenue/GA-25 Connecting Ramp toward Savannah, approximately 10 miles.