This Georgia City Has Ghosts, A Queen And Lots Of History
My latest day trip took me to the oldest city in Georgia. Savannah is only 2 hours and thirty minutes from Augusta. Bonus for me, it’s all backroads! This Georgia…
River Street
Tee Gentry/BMGMy latest day trip took me to the oldest city in Georgia. Savannah is only 2 hours and thirty minutes from Augusta. Bonus for me, it's all backroads! This Georgia City Has Ghosts, A Queen, And Lots Of History.
Relax, It's Savannah
I arrived in Savannah around 8:30 on Saturday morning, and my first stop was Forsyth Park, a beautiful 30-acre park. The Saturday Market was underway, and a few people were still setting up since it was so early, but many people were walking or jogging, and a few musicians were playing music, too. Saturdays have that feel, people are relaxing after a long week and enjoying their time off, and when you're in a city like Savannah, it's hard not to relax.
The Fountain
The market had a little of everything from photography and paintings to homemade soaps and jewelry. Also, plenty of food was available, as well as fresh produce. The city's famous fountain is in Forsyth Park, too, and was installed in 1858. It's the prettiest fountain I have seen, and you can check out the picture below.
Cobblestones and Ghosts
My next stop was Savannah's historic River Street, located on the Savannah River. The hand-laid cobblestones on River Street are beautiful and came from Spain, Madeira, and the British Isles. The settlers decided on the cobblestones not because of their beauty but because they were an affordable building material at the time. By the way, River Street is also the most haunted place in Savannah. BOO!
Great Pubs
The businesses that line River Street make this a must-stop in the area. Most are in old cotton warehouses, and you could spend all day just checking out the 75 or so boutiques, restaurants, galleries, and pubs (my favorite) on the waterfront area.
And, The Queen
Also, you have to see the queen, the Georgia Queen! This 230 ft long riverboat stands out as a focal point on River Street. It has three grand ballrooms, 15,000 square feet of dining area, and an open-top deck to see the views. The Georgia Queen can handle 1,000 passengers. That's a big boat!
I hope you get to visit Savannah soon. I'll be back, for sure.
Happy travels!
