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ROUTE:
From Brunswick, I-95-North to I-16 East,
Montgomery Street to Liberty Street, left to Visitors Center
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DRIVING TIME:
1-1/2 hours from Brunswick
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TOUR TIME:
Full Day
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CONTACT:
Savannah Convention & Visitors Bureau
222 West Oglethorpe Avenue
Savannah, GA 31499
Ph. 912/944-0456
www.savannah-visit.com
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Experience the "Old World" European ambiance of this gracious lady of the South, or take advantage of her modern cosmopolitan pace . . . for this city has a split personality. Your first stop should be the Savannah Visitors Center, located in a converted Central of Georgia Railroad depot at 301 M L King, Jr. Blvd. The Visitors Center is open 7 days a week, except Christmas Day, Monday-Friday 8:30 AM -5:00 PM, Saturday, Sunday and holidays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, and offers a video presentation on the Savannah area as well as maps, brochures and information on walking, driving, bus or horse carriage tours. All are excellent means of obtaining an overview of this multifaceted city.
River Street, where Savannah's past happily coexists with the present, was the city's cradle, nurturing its economy with cotton warehouses and vital location on the waterfront. These converted warehouses now house fine restaurants, boutiques and specialty shops, galleries and museums. On the first Saturday of each month, River Street throws an all-day party with Savannahians and visitors as the guests of honor. Music, sidewalk booths, specialty restaurants, performing artists, all contribute to a wonderful atmosphere that delights participants.
Walk the tree-shaded streets that border this city's famous squares, her "pocket parks" that were laid out by her founder, General James Oglethorpe. The buildings that front the squares are a feast to the eyes for architecture and history buffs . . . Greek Revival, Gothic Revival, Regency, Georgian and Federal. The Historic Savannah Foundation had led the fight to revitalize more than 1,000 buildings in a 2.2 square mile historic district. Additional restorations have also opened up the Victorian District for touring. Many homes are open to the public and serve as museums, proudly preserving the city's illustrious history.
Savannah's location on the water has given her the position of strategic and economic importance since Colonial times. Those interested in military history will find Fort Jackson, Fort Pulaski and Fort Screven all within a 15-minutes drive of downtown. The Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum likewise stands as a monument to maritime history, for shipping was the very lifeblood of Savannah. And, after a full day of sight seeing, nothing refreshes like a visit to Tybee Island, Savannah's beach area. Whether for an afternoon or a weekend, Savannah is a must stop for all who visit the Georgia Coast.
Savannah was the host city for the yachting events for the 1996 Summer Olympics.
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