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Is The Marshall House in Savannah Really Haunted?

  • HAUNTED, WHERE TO STAY
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  • by Erin Clarkson
Nighttime view of the front facade of The Marshall House Savannah with an empty streetlit sidewalk and one lone bellhop by the door

The Marshall House is a beautiful historic hotel in Savannah, GA, but…is it actually haunted? That’s the million dollar question! Visitors from all over the world travel here to try and catch a glimpse of the ghosts that reportedly roam its halls. If you’re feeling adventurous, I’d say a stay at this historic hotel in […]

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Stay in a Historic Home on Jones Street in Savannah GA

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  • by Erin Clarkson
Grand staircase with at least 12 stairs and a cast iron railing leading up to an imposing set of double doors inset into a stately brick house

You’ve probably heard that Jones Street is the prettiest street in Savannah — and possibly even one of the prettiest in America — but did you know it’s also loaded with historic homes that were built in the Civil War era? It gets better… You can actually stay overnight in some of these historic homes! […]

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Is 17Hundred90 Inn Haunted by the Ghost of Anna?

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  • by Erin Clarkson
Three-story inn lit up at night with spooky lighting

Can you imagine my surprise the first time I strolled past 17hundred90 Inn and Restaurant in Savannah and saw the shadowy figure of a lady looking down at me from a window above the hotel’s entrance? I was an impressionable youngster at the time and was on a ghost tour with my family when I […]

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11 Photos That Will Make You Fall in Love With River Street

  • INSPIRATION, PHOTOGRAPHY
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  • by Erin Clarkson
Georgia Queen steamboat docked on River Street with deep blue night sky in background

Are you searching for travel inspiration these days? If your wanderlust has kicked in as much as mine, I’m willing to bet these incredible photos of River Street in Savannah, GA, will have you dreaming of your next getaway! Just imagine strolling down the ballast stone streets of Savannah’s riverfront….watching as giant cargo ships pass […]

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The 11 Most Haunted Places in Savannah Georgia

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  • by Erin Clarkson
Dimly lit alley at night with stairs leading to mist in the background

The most haunted places in Savannah Georgia are often quite beautiful by day, but they take on a more sinister aura by the light of the moon. Maybe it’s the Spanish moss swaying gently in the trees that causes the hair on the back of your neck to stand at attention? Or perhaps it’s the […]

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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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