Savannah, Georgia - Day 3

We got a heads up that we should avoid going to Savannah on Tuesday - Savannah apparently has the second largest St. Paddy's day celebration in the States. Not sure who first is (drop a note if you know!). So we went down on Monday. It was a two hour drive or so from Edisto, minus time trying to figure out the crappy maps. After some significant wiggling, we landed at the visitors center a bit after noon. The downside of parking here was they close the lot at 6:00p!

Cotton Exchange Building on the Riverfront


We decided we didn't want to do a guided tour, so I got a map (from probably the least friendly person I met on the trip) and a recommendation on where to walk and what to see - which was everything.



We went in quest of lunch. As it was nearly St. Paddy's day, we decided a brew pub would be most appropriate and found one down on the waterfront called the Boars Head. From our window seat we could watch ships going by on the river and the bustle of activity as people were setting up for all the Irish fun.

Historic Savannah was delightful! The beautiful old homes punctuated by all these little parks and so much greenery everywhere made it so picturesque. I did a rough tally and I know we walked over two miles in our wanderings. Of course, it didn't help that I missed the park (because it was under construction) for Paula Deen's Lady and Son's Restaurant so we had to walk back there so I could get my picture!



We also found the Colonial Cemetery fascinating. They put up informative/interpretive signs of who was buried where.


And of course, Forsyth Park. The fountain was all the farther we wandered as it was time to be heading back to the car.



I would like to go back and do a couple of tours through some homes and perhaps even a guided trolley tour. I know we missed so much!