15 May

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A Variety of Events Bringing Visitors to Savannah

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What a spring it’s been in Savannah.  For those of you that have been here during the past couple of months, you know what I mean. And for you folks out there that have not visited yet, what the heck are you waiting for? Like most cities, Savannah boasts having a number of special events [...]

02 May

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The Tall Ships are Taking Over Savannah

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The tall ships are taking over Savannah. After more than a year of planning by Savannah Riverfront, Visit Savannah and other local government and business entities, the Savannah TALL SHIPS CHALLENGE® is finally upon us — and the forecast couldn’t be better! Savannah will welcome these 14 vessels with some of her sunniest spring weather [...]

23 Apr

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Back in the Day Bakery’s Chocolate Mint Cookies

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Nationally recognized and locally adored for its decadent homespun desserts and delicious rustic breads, Back in the Day Bakery is a Savannah landmark. As Paula Deen says in her foreword, Cheryl and Griff Day “bake decadent treats, but they also bake wonderful memories that stay with you forever.” To celebrate the bakery’s tenth anniversary, this [...]

17 Apr

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Kids Cove Adventure at the Savannah Tall Ships Challenge®

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[Written by Calli Arnold] One of the most exciting elements of the Savannah TALL SHIPS Challenge® is the Kids Cove Adventure! Located on Savannah’s riverfront in Morrell Park, this designated children’s area will be the center of play for three days during the festival. Planned for children up to age 12, the Kids Cove Adventure [...]

13 Apr

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Johnny Mercer, Savannah’s Son of 10,000 Songs.

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The composer of more than 1,500 songs, Johnny Mercer is one famous personality that called Savannah home. Now thanks to the Johnny Mercer Centennial Committee, Visit Savannah and the Merchants of Ellis Square, visitors and locals alike can read about the contributions Mercer made to music on a new plaque in Ellis Square. Johnny Mercer [...]

04 Apr

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Easter Brunch in Savannah

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Savannahians enjoy their Sunday Brunch and Easter is no exception! Here’s a list of places to enjoy this Sunday, April 8. Reservations are suggested. 700 Drayton Aquastar Seafood B. Matthew’s Eatery Belford’s Seafood & Steak Clary’s Cafe Dolphin Reef on Tybee Island Driftaway Cafe Ele Firefly Cafe Harris Baking Company Henry’s Hilton Savannah DeSoto Hyatt [...]

27 Mar

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Capt. Mike’s Dolphin Adventure Tours Celebrates 20 Years on Tybee Island

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A Guest Post by Lisa Scarbrough So much of what we hear on the news today is about floundering business, but back in the early 1990s, businesses were laying off too. My mother had been offered early retirement after 27 years at Southern Bell, and my father decided it was a good time to sell [...]

23 Mar

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Massie Center’s Face Lift is Ready to WOW

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The Massie Heritage Interpretation Center is set to reopen its doors as a museum with spunk.

The Massie Heritage Interpretation Center is set to reopen April 26, and Visit Savannah got a sneak peak at what’s in store. In sum: it’s really, really cool! Massie Heritage Center is located on the beautiful Calhoun Square, along with the Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church. Massie is only a couple of blocks east of [...]