Before we get into today’s post (the first of two about our adventures in Savannah), I have news to share about National Park Week 2023. This year’s event will be celebrated from April 22nd to April 30th. Entrance fees will be waived on April 22nd to kick off the week of celebration for anyone who would like to enjoy our National Parks in person. If an actual visit isn’t an option, you can easily follow along via social media. Find the links to the National Park Service’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Flickr, LinkedIn and YouTube accounts on the NPS website (link here). Our amazing, educational, magnificent and spectacular National Parks properties truly are National Treasures that add extraordinary enjoyment and enrichment to our lives. Don’t miss out! And don’t let your kids and grandkids miss out either!
Savannah was founded in 1733 and is the oldest city in Georgia. Due to its charm and hospitality, it was nicknamed the “Hostess City of the South.” In 1966, the city was designated a National Historic Landmark District – one of the largest in the country. Cobblestone streets, a vibrant riverfront, amazing architecture and beautiful, park-like squares ensure that Savannah will remain a bucket list destination for romantics, historians and adventurers for many years to come.
Alan and I were eager to explore this lovely southern city, but we’re definitely not your typical tourists. Personally, I think we’re a bit odd in our approach to exploration. (I didn’t say we’re odd people, just odd in our approach when visiting a destination. There’s a difference.) We’re generally not interested in organized tours (such as the popular trolley tours in Savannah) or in spending much time in museums – although we do occasionally partake and enjoy. Instead, we prefer what I’ll call a scavenger hunt. My pre-trip research often produces a copious number of activities, attractions, oddities (there’s that word again) and regional specialties that I know we’ll find enjoyable and educational. That list often includes stunning examples of architecture and construction, quiet places in which to enjoy nature and her wildlife, delicious samplings of regional cooking and the quirks and eccentricities that make a particular destination unique and fascinating. While our itinerary may not be that of a typical tourist, it works perfectly well for us, and it usually leads to fun-filled days and memorable expeditions. Here’s what we found “scavenger hunting” in Savannah . . .
