Charleston or Savannah?
Feb 25th, 2019 | 10:18 AM
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Charleston or Savannah?
looking at our upcoming trip itinerary, I’m considering removing one of these cities as it’s looking a bit too ambitious. We’re going late April for one week on a car trip starting in Atlanta. Which one should we keep-Charleston or savannah?
thank you.
thank you.
Feb 25th, 2019 | 11:47 AM
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modestobruce, it depends on what you enjoy. For gorgeous homes, drives to plantations, amazing dining, I'd choose Charleston. For gorgeous homes, amazing dining, scads of art, and quirkiness, maybe Savannah. These are based on DH's and my Thanksgiving getaways. We were attracted to Savannah's quirkiness so I returned there to stay longer.
Other Fodorites, is it fair to write that Charleston is slightly more formal???
Other Fodorites, is it fair to write that Charleston is slightly more formal???
Feb 25th, 2019 | 02:26 PM
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A week should be easily enough for both cities. I saw everything I wanted in Savannah in two days and Charleston in three. You could add a day to each city if you want if you’re really a completist.
I don’t think you need to exclude one at all. See my post later in this thread with a detailed itinerary for both cities the time I went:
Jacksonville to Charleston and Savannah
I don’t think you need to exclude one at all. See my post later in this thread with a detailed itinerary for both cities the time I went:
Jacksonville to Charleston and Savannah
Feb 25th, 2019 | 11:37 PM
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I’m just concerned that we would be rushing too much if I stayed with the original itinerary (Atlanta > Charleston > Savannah > Macon > Atlanta). Basically, two days per location. By dropping Charleston or Savannah we would be more relaxed. So, keep both towns? My thought was to just do a day trip from Savannah to Charleston (or, vice versa).
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Feb 26th, 2019 | 12:45 AM
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I’m just concerned that we would be rushing too much if I stayed with the original itinerary (Atlanta > Charleston > Savannah > Macon > Atlanta). Basically, two days per location. By dropping Charleston or Savannah we would be more relaxed. So, keep both towns? My thought was to just do a day trip from Savannah to Charleston (or, vice versa).
Feb 27th, 2019 | 01:50 PM
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I went to Charleston and Savannah (with a stop in Beaufort on the way) with a group of friends last year. We spent 4 nights in Charleston and 3 in Savannah. I enjoyed Charleston more than Savannah and if I had it to do over, I would have added a night to Charleston and subtracted one from Savannah. We found the food in Charleston to be particularly amazing. We enjoyed a city walking tour with a group called Two Sisters.
Mar 2nd, 2019 | 04:30 PM
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Hi Modestobruce - Did you see my response to your earlier road trip post? I agree with the folks here: skip Macon. Savannah is charming and historic. Charleston is next level. Just got back from a day trip to Athens, GA today. So much more fun and interesting than Macon.
Mar 3rd, 2019 | 05:58 AM
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Lolz - But the guy is trying to experience the South. What's more Southern than an SEC college football town like Athens / University of Georgia? It's an easy detour off the beaten path and something the typical tourist would not do. Ate lunch yesterday at The Place: fried chicken and pimento cheese sandwich with collard greens.
Mar 4th, 2019 | 12:20 AM
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Sorry it’s taken so long to reply. Macon is having their Civil War Days and my wife wants to see that. That’s why Macon is in the trip. We decided to drop our stay in Charleston and tack on those days to extend Savannah. We will drive up to Charleston for a day.
Mar 4th, 2019 | 02:39 AM
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IMO you have dropped the wrong one. Think about Civil War and Fort Sumter. MUCH more to do in Charleston. Better food.
I decicded to look that up and it isn't even on their website as an "event". Charleston is FULL of anteellum houses,many plantations and is a happening city. But as they say, it is your trip.
https://www.maconga.org/things-to-do/history/civil-war/
I decicded to look that up and it isn't even on their website as an "event". Charleston is FULL of anteellum houses,many plantations and is a happening city. But as they say, it is your trip.
https://www.maconga.org/things-to-do/history/civil-war/
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Mar 4th, 2019 | 04:44 PM
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Sounds like y'all have your heart set on Macon. Enjoy! Give us a trip report to let us know how it goes.
However, I'm with Gretchen. I cannot tell you how sad I am for you that you are opting for Macon over Charleston. It's like traveling all the way to Rome to see the Sistine Chapel and being too pressed for time to look up.
However, I'm with Gretchen. I cannot tell you how sad I am for you that you are opting for Macon over Charleston. It's like traveling all the way to Rome to see the Sistine Chapel and being too pressed for time to look up.
