A “must do” for visitors to Hilton Head Island is a boat cruise to Savannah. Skip the hassles of driving and arrive at Savannah’s River Street in style.
In the Lowcountry, “photo ops” can be found at every turn. Join a guided photographic tour along Hilton Head’s waterways or the Savannah River.
Ditch the car and take a boat to a restaurant. Enjoy a relaxing scenic cruise and dine on true Lowcountry cuisine in Savannah and on Daufuskie Island .
For a quick history lesson, be sure to drive or bike by any one of the area’s historic churches. Most of these churches served as places of worship for abandoned or freed slaves during and after the Civil War, and are still open every Sunday for services.
A visit to the Lowcountry is not complete until you’ve experienced the “haints” of the South: Boo Hags and root doctors; Voodoo and grave robbers; pirates and Civil War soldiers. This is the stuff of Lowcountry legends, creepy tales, and goose bumps, both on land and at sea.
Hilton Head Island has the remnants of four Civil War forts. If you are interested in historic forts, don’t miss two of Savannah’s most significant forts: Fort Pulaski and Fort Jackson. And in the Charleston area, historic Fort Sumter.
Named one of the “100 Best Small Art Towns in America,” Hilton Head Island is nationally renowned for its vibrant arts community, encompassing everything from first-class art galleries to Broadway-style theatre to dance and musical performances.
The Hilton Head area offers “foody” tours to show-off our unique and authentic cuisine. Hilton Head’s and Lowcountry’s wonderful restaurants and festivals cater to food and drink aficionados of varied interests from all over the world.
A narrated open-air trolley tour of the Historic District is a popular way to get a comprehensive introduction to Savannah’s significant history that began almost 300 years ago.
You’ve already taken a trolley tour, which gave you an overview of Savannah’s Historic District. Now it’s time to focus on the details. Take a specialty guided walking or driving tour.
Since its publication in 1994, John Berendt’s book “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil”, or “The Book” as locals refer to it, has made a big impact on Savannah. Learn about this non-fiction depiction of the story’s places and players by joining a guided tour.
The history, scenery and ambiance of Georgia’s First City attract filmmakers from around the world. Savannah has been the location for over 87 movies. There are over 110 movie locations in the Historic District alone.
The River Street Riverboat Company offers a variety of cruises aboard the Savannah River Queen and the Georgia Queen, replicas of the river boats that cruised America’s rivers in days gone by.
Savannah is regarded as an international destination offering world-class art galleries, fine antique shops, and high-end boutiques. The Historic District has managed to preserve Savannah’s old world southern charm while blending in contemporary shopping.
From the cemeteries to bordellos to haunted mansions, Savannah has a reputation for having more than its fair share of ghosts and goose bumps, many of which have a basis in historical fact.
Always proud of its heritage and beauty, Savannah has a long track record of historic preservation. Visitors to Savannah may tour some of these magnificent historic homes.
Experience the excitement of a World War II combat mission or enjoy the quiet solitude of an authentic English countryside chapel at the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum.
Savannah’s Roundhouse Railroad Museum is a “must do” for railroad buffs. There are exhibits of antique machinery, locomotives, passenger cars other rolling stock and a truly splendid model railroad set.
Savannah was founded as a Church of England settlement, but many other beliefs soon followed. There are many historic churches. Here are a few significant colonial congregations.
There are a number of interesting nightlife tours in Savannah, including walking and van tours that specialize in brewpub crawls and martini barhopping.
As one of the key areas fought over during both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, Savannah offers you a glimpse of America’s earliest turmoil. It historic fort sites inspire awe and bring tears to those who visit.
As long as you’re visiting Georgia’s First City, why not tour her in a style in harmony with her history – a horse drawn carriage.
Not everything in Savannah’s Historic District has come to us from the 17th or 18th century. Visit the Telfair Museum and the Jepson Center for an artistic taste of Savannah.
Tybee Island is “Savannah’s Beach”. Located 18 miles east of Savannah, this small barrier island boasts a wide, three-mile long beach that’s backed by sea oat-covered sand dunes. It is perfect for sunbathing, people watching and frolicking in the waves of the Atlantic Ocean.
Located in Savannah, offering historic trolley tours, on/off trolley tours, ghost tours, and Land & Sea Tours.
Located in Savannah, offering historic trolley tours, on/off trolley tours, the original Paula Deen Tour, ghost tours, and Land & Sea Tours.
Offers a wide variety of outdoor programs including: guided kayak rentals and tours, boat-based dolphin tours, charter fishing, boat charters and rentals, tours of historic Daufuskie Island, stand-up paddleboarding, and team & leadership programs.
Riverboat excursions along the Savannah River, including a variety of sightseeing, dining, and entertainment cruises.
Offers a variety of guided specialty walking and van tours of Savannah’s Historic District.
Offers dinner cruises on the Hilton Head waterways as well as cruises to Savannah’s riverfront and the popular summer Tuesday night fireworks display at Shelter Cove Harbour.
Sightseeing, dinner, dolphin, nature, and historical cruises on Hilton Head Island aboard the “Vagabond,” the “Spirit of Harbour Town,” and the “Stars and Stripes.”
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