Savannah
has a little something for everyone. For the city lover,
there are squares for strolling and expansive porches for
rocking. For the athlete, there's a bustling Southside
filled with recreational challenges. For seafaring
guests, the rivers, slat-water creeks and the glistening
Atlantic Ocean beckon. And for those who are just here
to get away for the weekend and have a good time, Savannah
offers an unbelievable nightlife with outrageous nightclubs,
live concerts, professional sports, theatrical performances
and much more.
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TRAVEL GUIDE LISTINGS
Dolphin Plus Jet Boat Tours:
A unique tour to neighboring Daufuskie Island SC. Our Jet
Boat will deliver you to your own Golf Cart for a day of fun and
Island exploration. See our Dolphin/Island Tour page.
Attractions & Activities
The
Skidaway Institute of Oceanography - is
a non-degree-granting unit of the University System of Georgia.
The mission of the Institute is to provide the State of Georgia
with a nationally and internationally recognized center of
excellence in marine science. This will be achieved through the
development of strong internal research programs across the
range of sub-disciplines within marine science Research
activities at the Institute are conducted on scales ranging from
local economic and environmental issues to global processes and
phenomena. In addition, the Skidaway Institute serves regional
and state-wide educational and management needs for access to
marine research facilities.
Oatland
Island Education Center -
is one of the leading environmental education centers in the
Southeast. It is a nonprofit unit of the Savannah-Chatham County
Board of Education and is supported in part by grants, private
and corporate contributions, and donations. The Center offers
programs for students, teachers, and the general public. (912)
897-3773
The
Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum -
promotes the courage, character, and patriotism embodied by the
men and women of the Eighth Air Force from World War II to the
present. The Museum celebrates these values for the benefit of
future generations. (912) 748-8888
Savannah's
Historic Railroad Shops - are the oldest and most
complete Antebellum railroad manufacturing and repair facility
still in existence in the United States. Construction of the
site by the Central of Georgia Railway was begun in 1845 and
thirteen of the original structures are still standing. Included
in these structures is the massive Roundhouse and operating
turntable and the 125 foot Smokestack. This site has been
designated a National Historic Landmark and is designated the
State Museum of Railroad History for the State of Georgia.
Fort
McAllister State Park - is located on the south
bank of the Great Ogeechee River, this park is the home of the
best preserved earthwork fortification of the Civil War. The
sand and mud earthworks were attacked seven times by Union
ironclads but did not fall until captured in 1864 by Gen.
William T. Sherman.
Oglethorpe
Speedway - NASCAR stock car racing, with seven
exciting divisions on the Coastal Empire's fastest 1/2 mile
track. A must-see race track with 50 years of tradition. Camping
available. (912) 964-8200
City
Market - is
not a place you visit. It's a place you discover and explore. A
place that's romantic, historic, serene and exciting. A place
where there's always something new to encounter, something
different to find, something hidden to uncover. You may have to
look around a corner. Behind an old door or up a remote
staircase. But that's just part of the charm and what makes CITY
MARKET so special.
Dolphin
Magic Tours - Ride
Savannah's largest dolphin watching vessel and see historic
Savannah landmarks, plus two fort and two lighthouses! Featuring
the excitement of watching Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins play
around historic Tybee Beach. (800) 721-1240 or (912)
352-8697
Historic
Savannah Carriage Tours
- Savannah's hometown favorite! Narrated tours
covering major points of interest in Savannah's historic
district. (912) 443-9333 or (888) 837-1011
Savannah
has a little something for everyone. For the city lover,
there are squares for strolling and expansive porches for
rocking. For the athlete, there's a bustling Southside
filled with recreational challenges. For seafaring
guests, the rivers, slat-water creeks and the glistening
Atlantic Ocean beckon. And for those who are just here
to get away for the weekend and have a good time, Savannah
offers an unbelievable nightlife with outrageous nightclubs,
live concerts, professional sports, theatrical performances
and much more.
