| Savannah, Georgia exploded in popularity in | | | | |
| the 1990s after the publication of book | | | | While touring the homes in Savannah a must |
| Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. For | | | | stop for Civil War and history buffs is the |
| a while the laid back, southern city was so | | | | Green-Meldrin House, where General Sherman |
| crowded you couldn't get a seat in a | | | | headquartered while in Savannah at the end of |
| restaurant, but now the rush is over and the | | | | his famous March to the Sea. In December of |
| city has returned to being the gentle lady | | | | 1864 Sherman spared the city of Savannah from |
| she is known for. If you have been looking | | | | destruction and symbolically offered it to |
| for a vacation that will rejuvenate your soul | | | | President Lincoln. Sherman's decision to |
| and your heart then a trip to Savannah is for | | | | keep Savannah intact was a good one because |
| you. | | | | it preserved much of the character that is |
| | | | still present today. After touring the |
| Savannah sits on a wide river near the | | | | Green-Meldrin House make sure to tour the old |
| Atlantic coast and has survived wars and | | | | forts around Savannah including Fort Pulaski |
| economic ups and downs for over 200 years. | | | | and Fort Jackson. |
| The past is always present in Savannah as you | | | | |
| walk through her streets shaded by Spanish | | | | Another must stop is River Street next to the |
| moss covered oaks. The city is filled with | | | | Savannah River. After a long day of touring |
| Southern mansions for various periods dating | | | | the city a relaxing dinner at one of the |
| all the way back to the 1700s. Savannah's | | | | restaurants on River Street is a must. After |
| history makes her unique, but that doesn't | | | | dinner tour the art galleries and watch the |
| mean there are not plenty of things to do | | | | street performers put on hilarious and |
| today. When you visit Savannah there are a | | | | entertaining shows. Then find a bench and |
| few must do things for every visitor. | | | | watch the boats float by as the sun sets. |
| | | | Before leaving make sure to stop by River |
| If you are a fan of John Berendt's Midnight | | | | Street Sweats and pick up some fudge or a |
| you will be pleased to know that the Mercer | | | | praline. |
| House is now open for tours. This house was | | | | |
| originally built for singer Johnny Mercer's | | | | If you are a beach lover or want to do |
| grandfather. By the late 1960s the house was | | | | something the kids will really enjoy drive |
| falling apart when Jim Williams bought the | | | | over to Tybee Island, also know as Savannah's |
| home and restored it. Mr. Williams saved | | | | Beach. Tybee Island is a small place and not |
| over 50 houses in the area, but that fact is | | | | as wild as many beach towns, but the island |
| often overlooked due to the events captured | | | | is beautiful and worth a visit even in the |
| by John Berendt. Before or after you tour | | | | winter. While on Tybee take a quick tour of |
| the home make sure to spend some time in | | | | the light house. The view from the top is |
| Monterey Square across the street. If a tour | | | | stunning. |
| of the Mercer House isn't enough to quench | | | | |
| your thirst for everything Midnight you can | | | | A Savannah, Georgia vacation is one of the |
| always take a Midnight in the Garden of Good | | | | most romantic trips a couple can take. |
| and Evil tour. | | | | Savannah is one of the world's most beautiful |
| | | | cities that means something different to |
| Don't end your tour of Savannah's homes with | | | | every visitor. If you have always wanted to |
| the Mercer House because Savannah is | | | | visit the Georgia coast there has never been |
| overflowing with beautiful historic homes. | | | | a better time than right now, so pack your |
| Any girl scout will have to see the Juliette | | | | bags and head to Georgia to find out what |
| Gordon Low home. Then there are great | | | | Savannah means to you. |
| mansions like the Davenport House and the | | | | |
| Owens-Thomas House. Of course, even if you | | | | The author, Scott Thompson, invites you to |
| don't go inside many houses, just walking the | | | | learn more about taking a Savannah vacation |
| streets on a cool morning is a pleasant treat | | | | at his online magazine Gecko Tales. |
| with surprises around every corner. | | | | |