Savannah, Georgia’s
special annual events include the Holiday Tour of Homes, the Greening of the
Fountain, and Oktoberfest on Riverstreet. Savannah’s festivals embrace film,
jazz, folk, and Greek. During the Holiday Tour of Homes, tourists get a bird’s
eye view of Savannah’s Landmark District. The Waving Girl Statue represents
Florence Margaret Martus, who waved to the Savannah shipping traffic. Along the
journey on horse drawn carriage, you’ll see the native Spanish moss and the 1851
Calhoun Square. Savannah Ghost tours are offered at Savannah Spirits Ghost Tours
and Ghost Walk. During the Spirits tour, spectators visit a cemetery. The Walk
highlights the legends of Savannah.
Another Savannah
attraction is the Wormsloe Historic Site built by Noble Jones. Plus, tourists
may venture to the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial.. Plus you may delight in an
evening on the Emerald Princess Dinner & Gambling Cruise Ship. After dinning,
one may game on Roulette, Blackjack or Caribbean Stud Poker. Don’t forget Craps
or the Slots. Tourists may also relive the 1862 Civil War at Fort Pulaski.
Savannah’s activities include the Savannah Civic Center, S.P.A.C.E. Gallery and
Cultural Arts Theatre. Moreover, Savannah offers a YMCA with gymnastics,
swimming and aerobics.
Golf lovers may
seek out the Southbridge Golf Club, The Club at Savannah Harbor, The Landings on
Skidaway Island or the Woodyard at Savannah Quarters. Children enjoy the Oatland
Island Education Center and Savannah’s Marine Education Center & Aquarium. The
aquarium features 14 exhibits including the tidal creeks of the salt marshes and
the open waters of the continental shelf. Over 200 animals live at the aquarium
such as fish, turtles and invertebrates.
The entire family
may enjoy miniature golf at Island Miniature Golf and Games or Putt Putt Golf
Course. Savannah’s night life involves Casbah Moroccan Restaurant and Club 1
Jefferson. The Moroccan restaurant is renowned for belly dancers. Savannah,
Georgia has more than 24 inns that range from modern luxuries to Victorian
settings. Abby’s Hep Yo’ Sef Inn provides the comforts of Southern charm. The
1854 Confederate House represents traditional Southern hospitality. Other
Savannah choices are the 1893 Forsyth Park Inn and the 1897 Green Palm Inn &
Cottage. Kehoe House is representative of Renaissance revival.
Crystal Beer
Parlor, The Lady and Sons, Shrimp Factory, Snappers and Tubby’s tank house offer
exquisite dinning atmospheres. Moreover, the Hunter House exemplifies the 1910
Old South charm.