Georgia/South Carolina
Dec 17th, 2001, 05:19 AM
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Georgia/South Carolina
Hi all,
I'm asking your advice again. Only back from the Southwest and already I'm planning my next trip!
My Mom and I plan to fly to Atlanta in April/May next year. We want to go to Savannah and Charleston, but apart from that we are as free as birds! We plan to spend about 10 days and will rent a car.
I am only beginning to do my research, but is there any place that springs to mind as a 'Don't miss it!'
I would love to hear from anyone that has driven around this area and can recommend a good itinerary - we don't want to spend all our time in cities, but have yet to discover what else we should visit. When I visited Vermont a few years back, we stay in Waterbury and virtually toured the whole state from there. Are there a few central locations that would be good to tour from?
Any recommendations of places to stay. We will be on a budget.
Many thanks - I've always had such great help in the past - I look forward to your responses!
Happy Holidays,
Laura
Dublin, Ireland
I'm asking your advice again. Only back from the Southwest and already I'm planning my next trip!
My Mom and I plan to fly to Atlanta in April/May next year. We want to go to Savannah and Charleston, but apart from that we are as free as birds! We plan to spend about 10 days and will rent a car.
I am only beginning to do my research, but is there any place that springs to mind as a 'Don't miss it!'
I would love to hear from anyone that has driven around this area and can recommend a good itinerary - we don't want to spend all our time in cities, but have yet to discover what else we should visit. When I visited Vermont a few years back, we stay in Waterbury and virtually toured the whole state from there. Are there a few central locations that would be good to tour from?
Any recommendations of places to stay. We will be on a budget.
Many thanks - I've always had such great help in the past - I look forward to your responses!
Happy Holidays,
Laura
Dublin, Ireland
Dec 17th, 2001, 05:50 AM
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As a more than twenty year resident of Charleston, SC I am qualified to reply. First off, Charleston is 325 miles southeast of Atlanta, about 110 miles northeast of Savannah. Of the cities you are investigating Charleston is certainly the most charming, and has the most to see (architecture, gardens, etc) is a good central place for exploring Savannah - a good day trip - and Beaufort, SC as well. As to lodging in Charleston I would suggest that you call either the Charming Inns folks who operate 5 inns or the Indigo Inn (they operate 3 properties)or the Charleston Visitor and Convention Bureau is another great resouce and has a housing desk. Unfortunately, April May is prime time in Charleston so rates will be high - especially weekends. While in Charleston dine at a fun local spot, Rue de John for French Bistro or Slightly North of Broad for the local cuisine or the Boathouse for seafood. All are moderately priced. In Savannah the hot spot for 20 years is Elizabeth on 37th (expensive but worth it) or more moderately try Cafe Metro. In Atlanta, Horseradish Grill serves yummy Southern cooking in a beautiful home set on the city's Chastain Park. Good luck.
Dec 19th, 2001, 07:01 AM
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Laura:
It would help a great deal if you could tell me what you and your mother are interesting in doing and seeing during your trip. Are you wanting to shop, see historical homes/museums, go biking/swimming, etc.? That will enable us to better tailor suggestions to your wishes.
I live in Atlanta and can help with that neck of the woods. Since you are flying into Atlanta, you may want to spend two-three days here, then head south. There are a couple of stops you can make on the way to Charleston that I can recommend. Then I'd hit Savannah.
Marlene has given you some very good Charleston/Savannah advice. Savannah is a good "walking town" full of picturesque squares and plenty of history. As for dining, may I add to her list The Lady and Sons on Market Street. Excellent Southern-style food and you can purchase their cookbooks, too.
Hope to hear more from you soon! Erin go Bragh!
It would help a great deal if you could tell me what you and your mother are interesting in doing and seeing during your trip. Are you wanting to shop, see historical homes/museums, go biking/swimming, etc.? That will enable us to better tailor suggestions to your wishes.
I live in Atlanta and can help with that neck of the woods. Since you are flying into Atlanta, you may want to spend two-three days here, then head south. There are a couple of stops you can make on the way to Charleston that I can recommend. Then I'd hit Savannah.
Marlene has given you some very good Charleston/Savannah advice. Savannah is a good "walking town" full of picturesque squares and plenty of history. As for dining, may I add to her list The Lady and Sons on Market Street. Excellent Southern-style food and you can purchase their cookbooks, too.
Hope to hear more from you soon! Erin go Bragh!
Dec 19th, 2001, 07:41 AM
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Although I’ve been posting to Fodors European forum for four years, this is only my second or third posting to the U. S. forum. It’s prompted by two thoroughly delightful finds on the South Carolina coast. Unable to find accommodations in Charleston for a long (five day) weekend, I decided on Georgetown, about 60 miles up the coast. I knew nothing about the town or its amenities but felt its proximity to Charleston would be enough to make the trip worthwhile. What a delight Georgetown proved to be! It’s a small town with a population slightly less than 10,000. Its historic district on a riverfront encompasses perhaps two dozen blocks in a strict grid pattern. The streets are wide and immense live oaks form a dramatic arbor over them. Throughout the streets over fifty homes, all in immaculate condition, date from the early 1700s to the mid 1800 s and give strong indication of the immense wealth of the village during the era of the region’s indigo farming and rice plantations. One stunning immense mansion after another catches the eye as one drives or strolls down wide avenues. Strolling is indeed the way to experience the charms of this lovely town. The historic district has one main commercial street running from the Kaminski House Museum which dates from the mid 1700s to the Clock Tower slightly more than a quarter mile away that houses the Rice Museum and Gallery. Between the two museums are typical small town shops augmented by a number of galleries, a fine book store and a surprisingly large number of restaurants. Many of the restaurants on the water side of the street have open air cafes to the rear overlooking a well maintained boardwalk and the marine traffic on the Sampit river. From the boardwalk you can view shrimp boats, deep sea sport fishing boats, sailboats and the occasional dinghy or two.
Author: wes fowler ([email protected])Date: 10/11/2001, 03:16 pm Message: On one corner, a former movie house of 1930’s vintage announces the soon to open stage production of the comic farce “No sex, please, we’re British”. On a corner a block away, a former bank houses a superb restaurant, the “Rice Paddy”. With its wine cellar housed in the former bank’s vaults, the restaurant offers fine imaginative dining at a most reasonable cost. A cautionary word or two here. Georgetown’s historic districts, residential and business both, are isolated from highly commercialized Route 17 with its motels, fast food restaurants and gas stations. As you approach from the south on Route 17, don’t be dismayed as you drive by an immense International Paper mill to your left and an even more immense steel mill to your right. Don’t be put off, either, by what may well be South Carolina’s ugliest water tower. Once past that ugliness, you’ll find yourself in a place and time gone by that’s filled with charming scenery, stunning homes and passersby who greet you cordially. A final cautionary word. Surprisingly, almost all of Georgetown’s restaurants are closed on Sunday. We found only “Lands End” a seafood restaurant on the northern outskirts of town to be the only one serving dinner on Sunday. A word or two now regarding accommodations.
Author: wes fowler ([email protected])Date: 10/11/2001, 03:16 pm Message: On one corner, a former movie house of 1930’s vintage announces the soon to open stage production of the comic farce “No sex, please, we’re British”. On a corner a block away, a former bank houses a superb restaurant, the “Rice Paddy”. With its wine cellar housed in the former bank’s vaults, the restaurant offers fine imaginative dining at a most reasonable cost. A cautionary word or two here. Georgetown’s historic districts, residential and business both, are isolated from highly commercialized Route 17 with its motels, fast food restaurants and gas stations. As you approach from the south on Route 17, don’t be dismayed as you drive by an immense International Paper mill to your left and an even more immense steel mill to your right. Don’t be put off, either, by what may well be South Carolina’s ugliest water tower. Once past that ugliness, you’ll find yourself in a place and time gone by that’s filled with charming scenery, stunning homes and passersby who greet you cordially. A final cautionary word. Surprisingly, almost all of Georgetown’s restaurants are closed on Sunday. We found only “Lands End” a seafood restaurant on the northern outskirts of town to be the only one serving dinner on Sunday. A word or two now regarding accommodations.
Dec 19th, 2001, 07:43 AM
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Georgetown has a number of chain motels on Route 17. It also has a number of bed and breakfasts in its historic district; one of which we stayed in and can recommend highly. The 1790 House, so named because of its date of construction, is located at 630 Highmarket Street in the heart of the historic district. The home is absolutely lovely. There are five extremely spacious guest rooms in the main house and a sixth room in an adjoining cottage. We stayed in the "Indigo Room" and peeked into two additional unoccupied rooms during our stay. All had private baths; all were amazingly spacious with ample sitting areas. Ours, for example, was over 400 square feet in size and had a king sized pencil post bed and a twin sized sleigh bed, fireplace, closet, desk, a sitting area with two chairs, modern bath and handsome furnishings. Excellent full breakfasts are served in a lovely, antique filled dining room. The home offers a large parlor and a wrap around veranda as well. The bed and breakfast's proprietors, John and Pat Wiley are extremely gracious and knowledgeable hosts, unobtrusive yet readily available to satisfy their guests' needs. We found them to be a charming couple, their home to be a lovely, restful spot and their town to be a delightful respite. Georgetown has a website as does the 1790 house. For Georgetown, check out: www.georgetownsc.com For the 1790 house, look at: www.1790house.com
Dec 19th, 2001, 11:53 AM
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I am also considering a similar trip around Easter 2002. In particular I am interested in any gardens/parks displays that are spectacular in the Spring. Does anybody know of something like this that I could visit? We would also be spending some time by the coast, any opinions on scenic, clean beaches?
Dec 19th, 2001, 11:58 AM
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Emily,
You'll love Brookgreen Gardens. It is a fabulous sculpture garden where some 550 works of American sculpture are displayed throughout one of the most beautiful public gardens in the Southeast.
In addition, there's a wildlife trail and historical and cultural exhibits.
It's located on U.S.17 South between Pawleys Island and Murrells Inlet, which is north of Charleston.
You'll love Brookgreen Gardens. It is a fabulous sculpture garden where some 550 works of American sculpture are displayed throughout one of the most beautiful public gardens in the Southeast.
In addition, there's a wildlife trail and historical and cultural exhibits.
It's located on U.S.17 South between Pawleys Island and Murrells Inlet, which is north of Charleston.
Dec 19th, 2001, 11:14 PM
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Many thanks for all your replies. My Mom and I are very easy going. Whatever is good to see in an area, we like to visit that.
We like to shop, but prefer to visit local sites rather than the shops. We defnitely want to visit some old plantations - 'Tara' like, but after that we have no preferences. We both love gardening, so anything we great gardens is a plus. Brookgreen Gardens is defnitely on my list now!
If we are passing by a great place, but something that we have never seen or done before then we are game for most things!
TM - if you have some stops on the way from Atlanta to Savannah, I'd love to hear about those.
Is there one particular area of Atlanta that is good to stay in?
Wes, I'd seen your post about Georgetown and had noted it down as a place to visit!
All thoughts and words of advice greatly appreciated!
Happy holidays!
Laura
We like to shop, but prefer to visit local sites rather than the shops. We defnitely want to visit some old plantations - 'Tara' like, but after that we have no preferences. We both love gardening, so anything we great gardens is a plus. Brookgreen Gardens is defnitely on my list now!
If we are passing by a great place, but something that we have never seen or done before then we are game for most things!
TM - if you have some stops on the way from Atlanta to Savannah, I'd love to hear about those.
Is there one particular area of Atlanta that is good to stay in?
Wes, I'd seen your post about Georgetown and had noted it down as a place to visit!
All thoughts and words of advice greatly appreciated!
Happy holidays!
Laura
Dec 20th, 2001, 04:30 AM
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Laura:
Thanks for the clarification on your interests.
There are two areas in Atlanta you might enjoy staying in, although both might be a little pricey. I work in the Midtown area and it is has some pretty good Bed & Breakfasts along with hotels. The High Museum of Art is in the area and Fernbank Natural Science Museum is not far away (great dinosaurs and an IMAX theatre). You're also a cab ride away from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center and the Carter Center (for former president Jimmy Carter), both excellent places to visit. The Atlanta Zoo is also a great place as we have two playful pandas.
If you enjoy shopping, Buckhead is for you. It's on the Marta train line, which is one advantage. If you stay near Lenox Square Mall, you can also walk over to Phipps Plaza. Both are upscale shopping havens. The area also has some of the best restaurants in town.
If it's Southern culture you want, I highly suggest Stone Mountain. It's the second largest natural stone of its kind in the world (Red Rocks in Australia is the biggest) and has the profiles of three Confederate generals on the side. There are tons of outdoor things to do there. You would have to drive over as it is about 30 minutes east of Atlanta.
If you're looking for antebellum homes, may I suggest a drive out to Madison, Ga. It's about 2 hours northeast of Atlanta and chock full of beautiful Southern homes. Sherman spared it in his march to the sea (when he burned everything in his path)during the Civil War and I think a number of them are open for tours. The town has gone out of its way to preserve its heritage. The town square is also full of opportunities for local shopping, including a charming tea room. I love going over there!
Macon is on your way to Savannah and I haven't spent much time there. You may be coming through at cherry blossom time and they have a great festival every year.
One thing I was going to add is that if you enjoy bike riding, it might be worth your while to go over to Hilton Head Island when you are in the Savannah area. It's about 30 minutes away and has excellent bike paths and golf courses. You can easily rent bikes and even ride them on the beach.
St. Simon's is another nearby island with some great seafood. It also boasts a beautiful lighthouse and is home to the Cloister, a gorgeous resort. I could never afford to stay there but my friends and I went over just to look around one day and had a lot of fun.
Wow, I think that's more than you wanted to know. I will try to find some Web sites for you as well. Somehow we should swap "true" e-mail addresses because I'd be happy to help when you and your mother are here in Atlanta. I love playing tour guide!
Thanks for the clarification on your interests.
There are two areas in Atlanta you might enjoy staying in, although both might be a little pricey. I work in the Midtown area and it is has some pretty good Bed & Breakfasts along with hotels. The High Museum of Art is in the area and Fernbank Natural Science Museum is not far away (great dinosaurs and an IMAX theatre). You're also a cab ride away from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center and the Carter Center (for former president Jimmy Carter), both excellent places to visit. The Atlanta Zoo is also a great place as we have two playful pandas.
If you enjoy shopping, Buckhead is for you. It's on the Marta train line, which is one advantage. If you stay near Lenox Square Mall, you can also walk over to Phipps Plaza. Both are upscale shopping havens. The area also has some of the best restaurants in town.
If it's Southern culture you want, I highly suggest Stone Mountain. It's the second largest natural stone of its kind in the world (Red Rocks in Australia is the biggest) and has the profiles of three Confederate generals on the side. There are tons of outdoor things to do there. You would have to drive over as it is about 30 minutes east of Atlanta.
If you're looking for antebellum homes, may I suggest a drive out to Madison, Ga. It's about 2 hours northeast of Atlanta and chock full of beautiful Southern homes. Sherman spared it in his march to the sea (when he burned everything in his path)during the Civil War and I think a number of them are open for tours. The town has gone out of its way to preserve its heritage. The town square is also full of opportunities for local shopping, including a charming tea room. I love going over there!
Macon is on your way to Savannah and I haven't spent much time there. You may be coming through at cherry blossom time and they have a great festival every year.
One thing I was going to add is that if you enjoy bike riding, it might be worth your while to go over to Hilton Head Island when you are in the Savannah area. It's about 30 minutes away and has excellent bike paths and golf courses. You can easily rent bikes and even ride them on the beach.
St. Simon's is another nearby island with some great seafood. It also boasts a beautiful lighthouse and is home to the Cloister, a gorgeous resort. I could never afford to stay there but my friends and I went over just to look around one day and had a lot of fun.
Wow, I think that's more than you wanted to know. I will try to find some Web sites for you as well. Somehow we should swap "true" e-mail addresses because I'd be happy to help when you and your mother are here in Atlanta. I love playing tour guide!
Dec 20th, 2001, 04:31 AM
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Laura:
Thanks for the clarification on your interests.
There are two areas in Atlanta you might enjoy staying in, although both might be a little pricey. I work in the Midtown area and it is has some pretty good Bed & Breakfasts along with hotels. The High Museum of Art is in the area and Fernbank Natural Science Museum is not far away (great dinosaurs and an IMAX theatre). You're also a cab ride away from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center and the Carter Center (for former president Jimmy Carter), both excellent places to visit. The Atlanta Zoo is also a great place as we have two playful pandas.
If you enjoy shopping, Buckhead is for you. It's on the Marta train line, which is one advantage. If you stay near Lenox Square Mall, you can also walk over to Phipps Plaza. Both are upscale shopping havens. The area also has some of the best restaurants in town.
If it's Southern culture you want, I highly suggest Stone Mountain. It's the second largest natural stone of its kind in the world (Red Rocks in Australia is the biggest) and has the profiles of three Confederate generals on the side. There are tons of outdoor things to do there. You would have to drive over as it is about 30 minutes east of Atlanta.
If you're looking for antebellum homes, may I suggest a drive out to Madison, Ga. It's about 2 hours northeast of Atlanta and chock full of beautiful Southern homes. Sherman spared it in his march to the sea (when he burned everything in his path)during the Civil War and I think a number of them are open for tours. The town has gone out of its way to preserve its heritage. The town square is also full of opportunities for local shopping, including a charming tea room. I love going over there!
Macon is on your way to Savannah and I haven't spent much time there. You may be coming through at cherry blossom time and they have a great festival every year.
One thing I was going to add is that if you enjoy bike riding, it might be worth your while to go over to Hilton Head Island when you are in the Savannah area. It's about 30 minutes away and has excellent bike paths and golf courses. You can easily rent bikes and even ride them on the beach.
St. Simon's is another nearby island with some great seafood. It also boasts a beautiful lighthouse and is home to the Cloister, a gorgeous resort. I could never afford to stay there but my friends and I went over just to look around one day and had a lot of fun.
Wow, I think that's more than you wanted to know. I will try to find some Web sites for you as well. Somehow we should swap "true" e-mail addresses because I'd be happy to help when you and your mother are here in Atlanta. I love playing tour guide!
Traci
Thanks for the clarification on your interests.
There are two areas in Atlanta you might enjoy staying in, although both might be a little pricey. I work in the Midtown area and it is has some pretty good Bed & Breakfasts along with hotels. The High Museum of Art is in the area and Fernbank Natural Science Museum is not far away (great dinosaurs and an IMAX theatre). You're also a cab ride away from the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center and the Carter Center (for former president Jimmy Carter), both excellent places to visit. The Atlanta Zoo is also a great place as we have two playful pandas.
If you enjoy shopping, Buckhead is for you. It's on the Marta train line, which is one advantage. If you stay near Lenox Square Mall, you can also walk over to Phipps Plaza. Both are upscale shopping havens. The area also has some of the best restaurants in town.
If it's Southern culture you want, I highly suggest Stone Mountain. It's the second largest natural stone of its kind in the world (Red Rocks in Australia is the biggest) and has the profiles of three Confederate generals on the side. There are tons of outdoor things to do there. You would have to drive over as it is about 30 minutes east of Atlanta.
If you're looking for antebellum homes, may I suggest a drive out to Madison, Ga. It's about 2 hours northeast of Atlanta and chock full of beautiful Southern homes. Sherman spared it in his march to the sea (when he burned everything in his path)during the Civil War and I think a number of them are open for tours. The town has gone out of its way to preserve its heritage. The town square is also full of opportunities for local shopping, including a charming tea room. I love going over there!
Macon is on your way to Savannah and I haven't spent much time there. You may be coming through at cherry blossom time and they have a great festival every year.
One thing I was going to add is that if you enjoy bike riding, it might be worth your while to go over to Hilton Head Island when you are in the Savannah area. It's about 30 minutes away and has excellent bike paths and golf courses. You can easily rent bikes and even ride them on the beach.
St. Simon's is another nearby island with some great seafood. It also boasts a beautiful lighthouse and is home to the Cloister, a gorgeous resort. I could never afford to stay there but my friends and I went over just to look around one day and had a lot of fun.
Wow, I think that's more than you wanted to know. I will try to find some Web sites for you as well. Somehow we should swap "true" e-mail addresses because I'd be happy to help when you and your mother are here in Atlanta. I love playing tour guide!
Traci
Dec 20th, 2001, 04:41 AM
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To learn more about Madison, go to:
http://www.madisonga.org/
I almost forgot about Callaway Gardens, since you mentioned you liked gardens. It's located in Pine Mountain, Ga., about 2 hours south of Atlanta. The gardens are beautiful and they also have a butterfly observatory. They have bike paths as well and if you come in April, you'll be there during Azalea season which is gorgeous.
Another attraction in this area is the Little White House in Warm Springs, where President Roosevelt spent much of his time (polio treatments)and eventually died. In the nearby town, there is a good variety of little shops you might enjoy. The nearby mountains are great for picnics. My parents and I go there on July 4th to enjoy the views.
Visit: http://www.callawaygardens.com/tosee/dbc/dbc.htm
and
http://www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/parks/ppage2.cgi?linkval=littlewhite
and http://www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/parks/fdr/index.htm
Okay, I'll be quiet now!
http://www.madisonga.org/
I almost forgot about Callaway Gardens, since you mentioned you liked gardens. It's located in Pine Mountain, Ga., about 2 hours south of Atlanta. The gardens are beautiful and they also have a butterfly observatory. They have bike paths as well and if you come in April, you'll be there during Azalea season which is gorgeous.
Another attraction in this area is the Little White House in Warm Springs, where President Roosevelt spent much of his time (polio treatments)and eventually died. In the nearby town, there is a good variety of little shops you might enjoy. The nearby mountains are great for picnics. My parents and I go there on July 4th to enjoy the views.
Visit: http://www.callawaygardens.com/tosee/dbc/dbc.htm
and
http://www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/parks/ppage2.cgi?linkval=littlewhite
and http://www.dnr.state.ga.us/dnr/parks/fdr/index.htm
Okay, I'll be quiet now!
Dec 20th, 2001, 04:48 AM
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Laura:
I'll give you a few thoughts on Savannah. I've been several times and have thoroughly enjoyed it. I've stayed at the Planters Inn -- a lovely B&B off one of the squares -- and also at a Holiday Inn near the river, can't remember the name, but it was very quaint and not chain-like at all.
Don't be afraid to take one of the trolley tours in Savannah. Ordinarily, I don't like them at all, but they do a nice job of it and you will be able to see the entire city (which is mostly comprised of gracious squares around which homes and public buildings were built). There are many historic homes/museums and a church to see (Wesley's first parish in the new world).
You might also consider a cemetary tour -- they have some beautiful cemetaries that are very historic.
There are lots of great restaurants in Savannah and even an area on one end of town where there are lots of restaurants and bars. But for a real historic taste of Savannah, try the Pink House. It's one of the oldest restaurants, has a tavern downstairs and just delicious food. Be sure to get the crispy pecan snapper with apricot sauce -- heaven!
I'll give you a few thoughts on Savannah. I've been several times and have thoroughly enjoyed it. I've stayed at the Planters Inn -- a lovely B&B off one of the squares -- and also at a Holiday Inn near the river, can't remember the name, but it was very quaint and not chain-like at all.
Don't be afraid to take one of the trolley tours in Savannah. Ordinarily, I don't like them at all, but they do a nice job of it and you will be able to see the entire city (which is mostly comprised of gracious squares around which homes and public buildings were built). There are many historic homes/museums and a church to see (Wesley's first parish in the new world).
You might also consider a cemetary tour -- they have some beautiful cemetaries that are very historic.
There are lots of great restaurants in Savannah and even an area on one end of town where there are lots of restaurants and bars. But for a real historic taste of Savannah, try the Pink House. It's one of the oldest restaurants, has a tavern downstairs and just delicious food. Be sure to get the crispy pecan snapper with apricot sauce -- heaven!
Dec 21st, 2001, 12:00 AM
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Hi all,
Many thanks for all the advice.
Traci, Madison looks very beautiful, I think we will be staying there - that was exactly the type of suggestion I was looking for. My e-mail addy is [email protected]
I still have lots of planning to do, but at least now I have a good idea of what to add in. I'm sure I'll be on again looking for lots of more specific advice.
Many thanks!
Laura
Many thanks for all the advice.
Traci, Madison looks very beautiful, I think we will be staying there - that was exactly the type of suggestion I was looking for. My e-mail addy is [email protected]
I still have lots of planning to do, but at least now I have a good idea of what to add in. I'm sure I'll be on again looking for lots of more specific advice.
Many thanks!
Laura
Dec 21st, 2001, 03:14 AM
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See if you can plan your trip so you can visit Savannah April 12-13 for the "Hidden Gardens of Savannah" walking tour sponsored by the Garden of Savannah. You'll get to see eight private gardens, plus members serve tea and cookies at Calhoun Square. Advance tickets are $20; contact The Garden Club of Savannah, 2002 NOGS Tour of Hidden Gardens,PO Box 13892, Savannah, GA 31416-0892. If your trip ends up later in May, factor in the Spoleto Arts Festival in Charleston, scheduled for May 24 - June 09. If you'd like to attend performances, check out spoletousa.org.
