Itineraries for Savannah and Charleston
Sep 19th, 2015, 05:55 PM
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Itineraries for Savannah and Charleston
My husband and I (active seniors) will have 2 full days each in Savannah and Charleston. What are the most important/interesting sites to visit? We will have a car. Also would like recommendations for moderately priced restaurants. Thanks!
Sep 20th, 2015, 08:18 AM
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Hi crckwc1,
Visiting Savannah and Charleston, I'd make sure to include some of the local Low Country cooking while you're there. I liked Hominy Grill And Husk in Charleston and Belford's and Boar's Head in Savannah-- there are so many great choices for dining in both cities, with a few day visit as I had, I feel I've only just scratched the surface.
Activity highlights for me were the National Park Service's ferry boat ride out to Fort Sumter, the Aiken-Rhett House and the Nathaniel Russell House in Charleston; for Savannah, the Owens-Thomas House and the Isaiah Davenport House. Save some time for relaxed meandering-- I did enjoy my morning and evening strolls almost most of all, with all the lovely parks, gardens and beautiful architecture to behold.
Have a great trip! Daniel
Visiting Savannah and Charleston, I'd make sure to include some of the local Low Country cooking while you're there. I liked Hominy Grill And Husk in Charleston and Belford's and Boar's Head in Savannah-- there are so many great choices for dining in both cities, with a few day visit as I had, I feel I've only just scratched the surface.
Activity highlights for me were the National Park Service's ferry boat ride out to Fort Sumter, the Aiken-Rhett House and the Nathaniel Russell House in Charleston; for Savannah, the Owens-Thomas House and the Isaiah Davenport House. Save some time for relaxed meandering-- I did enjoy my morning and evening strolls almost most of all, with all the lovely parks, gardens and beautiful architecture to behold.
Have a great trip! Daniel
Sep 21st, 2015, 07:30 AM
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There are some great trip reports on this board that cold help you pick an itinerary. I could spend a hour making one for you, but my top picks might not match yours.
Daniel provided wonderful information. Click on his name to see his posts.
Daniel provided wonderful information. Click on his name to see his posts.
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I can second the Hominy Grill in Charleston, especially for lunch – have been there a few times. Also Magnolias in Charleston http://magnoliascharleston.com
In Savannah, for a unique experience I would try Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House, aka Dining Room. I have been twice, but it has been about eight years. Somehow I doubt anything has changed… http://mrswilkes.com
And if you have time when driving between the two cities, Hunting Island State Park is always worth a stop over, however brief: http://www.huntingisland.com
In Savannah, for a unique experience I would try Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House, aka Dining Room. I have been twice, but it has been about eight years. Somehow I doubt anything has changed… http://mrswilkes.com
And if you have time when driving between the two cities, Hunting Island State Park is always worth a stop over, however brief: http://www.huntingisland.com
