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National Landmark Historic District
The
Historic District is more than a museum piece to be viewed from afar. In this
heart of Savannah, there are fine hotels and historic inns, great restaurants of
all types, fascinating museums, spectacular architecture to see, significant
houses to visit, interesting shops and boutiques everywhere, and intriguing art
and antique galleries to wander through. Oglethorpe�s visionary idea of the
squares as communal neighborhood gathering places is as relevant today as it was
in 1733 and Savannahians live and work in the historic homes and commercial
buildings throughout the district. What you feel when you visit Savannah is this
sense of place and pride.
Victorian District
In the late 1800s, as the historic district outgrew its boundaries, homes were
built just south in the Victorian architecture popular at the time. Today street
after street of these intricately embellished wood frame homes, some beautifully
restored, others much in need of a facelift, creates an amazing sight.
Thomas Square Streetcar Historic District
Artists and musicians have brought new life to this residential area south of
the Victorian District. Grand restored homes line lovely 37th Street, their
stately presence once again earning it the name �Millionaires Row.� The area is
home to the block-size Little Sisters of the Poor Convent, to Savannah�s main
library, the centerpiece of the revitalization of Bull Street, and to the
Gingerbread House, a favorite wedding venue.
Gordonston
Five minutes from downtown Savannah, Gordonston was planned and designed in the
early 1900s by the Gordon family whose best known member was Girl Scout founder,
Juliette Gordon Low. In contrast to the squares of Savannah, the streets of
Gordonston fan out from the central Pierpont Circle, lined with homes ranging
from elegant brick mansions to cozy cottages.
Tybee Island
Quietly attractive and a bit quirky, Tybee Island is Savannah�s beach community,
distinguished by its154� black and white landmark lighthouse marking the
entrance to the Savannah River. Tybee Island�s 5 miles of Atlantic beaches
backed by sea oat covered sand dunes offers beach activities, fishing, boating
and events on the pier. A favorite of naturalists is kayaking or birdwatching in
the surrounding Lowcountry marshes, while history buffs and explorers enjoy what
remains of Fort Severn and the largely intact Fort Pulaski.
Everyone enjoys the wonderful fresh seafood so famous in the Lowcountry, served
in the casual atmosphere of over 30 restaurants. For a place to stay, there are
hotels and sea-side cottages.
Trust us, we've been there!
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