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Haunted Restaurants in Savannah: Which One is the Spookiest?

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Signage that reads Pirates' House Parking and an old grey wooden inn with haint blue shutters and American flags

If you want to check “ghostly dinner party” off your bucket list, I’ve got you covered with a list of my favorite haunted restaurants in Savannah! After all, it’s practically a tradition to dine with a spooky spirit at least once during your visit. If you’re new around here, allow me to extend a warm […]

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A Local’s Guide to the Best Breakfast in Savannah

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  • by Erin Clarkson
The avocado smash might be the best breakfast in Savannah, with bacon, beet spread, and toast covered in avocado, eggs, beets, and tomato

If you’re looking for the best breakfast places in Savannah, I’ve got you covered with a few top spots that are popular with visitors and locals. Best of all, they’re each located in the Historic District! That means you won’t need a car to get to them. In a few instances, I’ve recommended alternate options […]

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Cumberland Island National Seashore: Tips for Planning an Unforgettable Trip

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Path through saw palmettos and live oaks in a maritime forest on Cumberland Island National Seashore

If you’re interested in exploring mile after mile of untamed beaches and lush maritime forests, Cumberland Island National Seashore is one of the most secluded places you can visit along the beautiful Georgia Coast. Although few full-time residents live there these days, during the Gilded Age it was home to some of America’s wealthiest families […]

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Is Colonial Park Cemetery the Best Place to See a Ghost in Savannah?

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Pinnable image of two cemetery scenes with headstones secured to an old brick wall and a historic marker about a Yellow Fever epidemic. Text overlay reads Savannah Historic District Colonial Park Cemetery

Did you know Colonial Park Cemetery is the oldest intact cemetery in Savannah? It’s well worth a visit, too! The massive Southern live oaks are stunningly beautiful, and there’s plenty of history behind those spiky iron gates. Like most places in Savannah, there’s more to the cemetery than meets the eye; it’s a land where […]

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Old Savannah Trolley Tours 1-Day Itinerary

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Old Savannah Trolley Tours goes pas the beautiful Scottish Rite building, which is trimmed with gold and touches of blue

If you have only one day in the city and want to hit as many of the high points as possible, my Old Savannah Trolley Tours itinerary is the way to go! You won’t need a car at all — you’ll just use the Hop-On/Hop-Off trolley to get around. I’ve included my favorite suggested stopping […]

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Savannah Trolley Tour Reviews: Which One is Best?

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Blue and white Kelly Tours trolley parked in front of the Savannah Theatre marquis sign

Right off the bat I’m going to tell you there is no “best” trolley tour in Savannah…you just need to decide on the ideal option for your particular situation! Today I’m going to break down your choices and help you decide which is right for you. I’ve also included some Savannah trolley tour reviews and […]

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I live just south of Forsyth Park in Savannah's artsy Starland District, and my daughter is a recent SCAD graduate. I enjoy helping visitors plan the perfect trip to Savannah!  

 

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The night before Halloween seemed like a good time The night before Halloween seemed like a good time to post a shot of one of the most haunted B&Bs in Savannah 👻 (17Hundred90 Inn)
I've seen so many people post photos of this sign I've seen so many people post photos of this sign during the pandemic, but it's a great message and a very scenic little corner along the NE edge of Chippewa Square, so you'd better bet I'm going to post it, too. ⁠⠀
Live Oaks, resurrection fern, Confederate Jasmine, Live Oaks, resurrection fern, Confederate Jasmine, and Factors Walk...just a few of my favorite things all in one shot! ⁠⠀
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Insider Tip: The best time of year to catch the jasmine in full bloom on the bridge is mid to late April.
Congratulations to all the SCAD students who gradu Congratulations to all the SCAD students who graduated this week...including my own child! The school’s course-load is no joke, and it takes a lot of hard work, persistence, and more than a few tears to make it through a full four years. A huge round of applause to all the students who survived another year.
Happy 4th from the always patriotic Jones Street! Happy 4th from the always patriotic Jones Street! 🇺🇸 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
Savannah is jam-packed with houses, so that means Savannah is jam-packed with houses, so that means you’ll often find multiple homes on one lot. The larger homes face the streets and the carriage houses and tiny homes face the lanes, aka: back alleyways. Let me tell ya, there are some really cute homes down some of those lanes!
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