Georgia spotlight: Savannah

Late last year we took a girls trip (grandmother, mother, daughter) to the lovely Savannah, GA!  I wished I would have started this blog years ago so twenty years from now I could reflect on my travels.  Writing it after the fact makes me rely on my memory, which sometimes fails me.

Anyway, let’s go to Savannah!  One of my favorite things about Savannah is getting to stop at Mosley’s Petting Zoo (26127 Ga Highway 57 S. Metter, Georgia 30439) Go inside and spend the $2 on the bag of food to feed the animals.  It is so much fun!  

Savannah is a coastal, historic city located on the Savannah River.  It features antebellum architecture and is made up of 22 lush, green squares.  The best way to see everything this charming southern city has to offer is by a hop-on, hop-off tour.  There is a lot of history here so having a tour guide is extremely helpful.  When I go on these types of tours I always loop around once getting all the history then on the next loop I’ll get off to venture out.

The architecture and tree lined streets are beautiful, but the food is incredible!  One of my favorite places is Treylor Park.  The food is unique combinations and nothing short of delicious!

From top, chicken & pancake tacos; grilled apple pie sandwich
From top, PB&J wings; pot pie

Fried Oreos; hands down worth it!!!

 

Paula Deen’s Lady and Sons is also a standout in Savannah.  You can choose the buffet or order from the menu.  Both options are mouth-watering good!

Crab cake with couscous
Asparagus sandwich with grits
Fried green tomatoes

 

While the city is charming one of the most beautiful places is the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.  It is worth the trip inside every time I go. 

Tybee Island is also a short drive from Savannah and features a quiet beach.  It is pretty in its’ own way, but I have been spoiled with the Gulf Coast and Caribbean Sea 😊

Three generations; triple trouble

We stayed a short drive outside of downtown, which is a funny story about freshly fried fish in the room.  Needless to say, that brought us to a different hotel also outside of downtown.  It is more cost effective to stay on the outskirts and the tour bus pick up site has free parking so it makes cents (corny joke I know).  Savannah is a great weekend trip any time of the year!

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