Wormsloe Historic Site
Wormsloe Historic Site
Wormsloe Historic Site is a beautiful area to explore, especially the famous tree lined street leading to the sites. The site was founded by colonial Noble Jones. The Tabby Ruins reside here, which is the oldest standing structure in Savannah. Wormsloe was once a Plantation where people were enslaved. Confederate forces fortified this area during the civil war but later Federal troops took over.
Live Oak Avenue
One of the most famous, idyllic streets in the world is Live Oak Avenue. This mile and a half long road leading to the Wormsloe Site is lined with 400 oak trees. Live moss hangs off the branches making this a haunting and beautiful sight.
Tabby Ruins
The Tabby Ruins located at the Wormsloe Site are the oldest standing structures in Savannah, Georgia. The ruins are built from crushed Oysters shells, lime, water and sand. They were colonial fortified structures meant to protect the home and family from invasion.
Nature Trails
After you walk (or take the trolly) down Oak Avenue you can explore different trails through Wormsloe. The trails will lead you to the Tabby Ruins, majestic backdrops, and other structures.
Wormsloe Photo Gallery
Tybee Island
North Beach
Tybee Island is about a half hour drive from Savannah, GA. It has a laid back vibe with lots of beach areas to walk, see sunsets and watch dolphins. We ended up getting an Airbnb on the north side of the Island and couldn’t have been happier with our choice. It was less busy than the south end, sometimes making it feel like you had a private beach all to yourself.
Tybee Island Lighthouse
The Tybee Island Lighthouse was constructed in 1736 at the direction of Noble Jones…remember him, the Wormsloe Site guy! It’s located by The North Beach and is Georgias oldest and tallest lighthouse.
Downtown Tybee
The Downtown area, if you want to call it that, more of just a small beach town, is located on the south side of the island. Tybrisa Street has shopping, restaurants, ice cream shops, a large fishing pier and plenty of hotels and Airbnbs to stay. It’s an extremely laid back community where you can bike and wander around at a slow pace.
Dining on Tybee
We dined out plenty of times in Tybee. We went to all the tourist hotspots and local dives and guess what, the dives were SO much better!! My favorite food on the island was from Back River Brewery. It was so fresh and delicious. My second favorite place was Huc-a-poos. I loved their totally chill, hole in the wall vibe, a perfect place to get a beer and grab a pizza.
I would go to the Crab Shack for the experience…they have tons of rescued cats, birds, and alligators. They have a large outdoor bar and seating on the water. They specialize in low country boil, I was not impressed by the food. So maybe just stop there for a drink and socializing.
Pier 16 had good fish tacos and the kids loved their chicken fingers and ranch;) Zunzibar had my favorite bartender but I wasn’t super impressed with the food, Mike liked it.
We loved getting coffee at Tybean in the mornings and they had the best breakfast burritos for on the go!
Dolphin Tour
One of my favorite things we did from the whole trip was to take a boat out to find some dolphins. We booked a trip with Captain Derek’s Dolphin Adventure. They guarantee you will see dolphins and if you don’t, they will take you out until you do. Honestly, dolphins are everywhere by Tybee Island. We were at the beach every day and swam with them not far off from us every day. It’s pretty fun to see. Being on the boat and watching them jump so close to you was another experience though. We were lucky enough to be seated at the back of the boat and watched a pod of dolphins swim, jump and play with the wake of our boat, it was a pretty incredible experience. I love, love, loved it and would highly recommend it.
Tybee Island Photo Gallery
Bonaventure Cemetary
Bonaventure Cemetery
Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, Georgia was established in 1846. It has an old, Southern gothic charm and is hauntingly beautiful.
Little Gracie
The gravesite of Gracie Watson is the most famous grave at Bonaventure. Gracie died of pneumonia in 1889. People claim to see a ghostly figure next to her statue where she is buried. People will leave Gracie little gifts or flowers and if they are taken there have been rumors of her statue crying bloody tears.
Bonaventure History
Bonaventure Cemetery was established as a plantation in the 1760’s And didn’t become a cemetery open to the public until 1907. Bonaventure is part of the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil takes place in this cemetery which is said to be haunted. It’s a hauntingly beautiful place where you can wander for hours enjoying its presence and beauty.
Bonaventure Cemetery Photo Gallery
Historic Savannah
Historic Savannah
To say that I love Savannah is an understatement. I could walk the streets, look at all the beautiful squares and historic houses all day long!
Jones Street
Jones Street is my favorite residential neighborhood to walk around in. The sidewalks are original brick, matching the original brick houses and draping oak trees lining the streets. It’s idyllic, dream like, and gorgeous.
Savannah’s Squares
There are 22 squares within a 1 mile radius in the heart of Savannah. They were originally intended for military training but as time went on they became the communities gathering places, surrounded by churches and homes. Some have been made famous through books and movies like; Forest Gump and Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. They are all unique and offer a different aesthetic. If I were you I would try to visit all of them while walking the beautiful residential streets that surround them.
Mercer House
The Mercer House is one of the most famous homes in Savannah located in Monterey Square. It used to be owned by Jim Williams who is the main character in the book, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Many people have died in the home and it is said to be haunted. One of the people who died was a young boy who was impaled by the spikes of the metal fence.
River Street
River Street was built in the early 19th century. You can stroll the cobblestone street along the river and enjoy the shopping, restaurants and nightlife that this historic street has to offer. Lots of tourist shopping and people watching to be had on River Street.
I would be remiss if I didn’t bring up my favorite Fried Green Tomatoes I have ever had! The restaurant is called Toast! All Day, located in the Historic North District. You can find a pic of them in my savannah photo gallery. I 100% recommend going there and getting them!
Historic Savannah Photo Gallery
Fort Pulaski
Fort Pulaski
Fort Pulaski is a national monument located on Cockspur Island. It took 18 years to build starting in the 1820’s. 25 million bricks were used during construction!
Underground Railroad
Fort Pulaski was part of the Underground Railroad. It was one of the southern most points affiliated with the railroad where hundreds of freedom seekers gained their freedom. Many of the men who sought freedom at Fort Pulaski joined together to create one of the first colored troops during the Civil War.
Civil War
The confederate states used the fort in the civil war. The Union army invaded and the confederate army fell after 2 days. The Union army successfully bombarded the fort
with rifled cannons, proving that brick was not the fortified fort it was thought to be believed.
National Monument
The fort was declared a national monument in 1924. It has
been rebuilt and restored to its original build. You can leisurely walk around the fort or take a walk through the 5,000 acres the fort sits on.
Fort Pulaski Photo Gallery
Savannah and Tybee Island Photo Gallery