When considering where to enjoy a favorite holiday, the beautiful destination of Savannah, Georgia, was unanimously selected. After three terrific days in Charleston (click HERE ) we continued our family trip just two hours’ away. This was a first visit for all.
En route, we simply had to go back to a surprise find from the hubby’s and my trip last year (click HERE) especially for son Sam to see. Magiamo in Hilton Head is “your home away from home” for any fan of The Ohio State University. Football, basketball and even Cleveland teams are all represented at this fun eatery, a must-see destination. We were told that folks show up hours in advance for big games in order to view with other rabid fans. How fun is that?? Below, Sam shares with his followers: “You cannot believe this place. OH-IO!”
Accommodations were at The Alida, which enabled us to walk to many spots for both dining and sight-seeing. Below, the hotel is to the left while the Plant Riverside complex (shops, restaurants, other hotels) is seen ahead.
Below, the walkway along the Savannah River — which is on the other side of the Plant Riverside building (above).
Savannah could be the most dog-friendly city ever. I’m fairly certain I saw more people with dogs than with children! There are abundant parks and pathways for our furry friends. Our favorite one is seen below (cuteness overload).
Highlights of the many sights enjoyed:
Forsyth Park (in the Historic District – South) A great number of folks walking around, enjoying the lush grounds.
Congregation Mickve Israel — there’s a favorite word in Judaism which is “beshert” or “meant to be.” In this case it was our timing for seeing the synagogue. Although closed, we randomly arrived just when the flowers were being delivered for that evening’s Sabbath service. The person on duty allowed us to come in for a brief moment to see the inside. Someone was looking out for us for which we were the grateful recipients. What a magnificent building — the third oldest synagogue in the U.S.
Birthplace for The Girl Scouts
A truly fun favorite, the Prohibition Museum where these are three of the best signs:
Finally, a few words about this “Fit for Foodies” city. Two in particular of our restaurants were outstanding — the iconic Olde Pink House (the best fried chicken ever) and an unplanned meal at Sam’s great find, Fleeting at the newish Thompson Hotel. Not only was the food delicious, but the view (below) from the rooftop bar is a must-see. And, finally, Leopold’s for ice cream where people have been coming for 102 years.
When one is too busy eating, one must share a photo from Leopold’s Instagram feed above. If taken during our visit, you’d see the line for as far as the photo goes. This place and so many others make Savannah a terrific destination. Can’t wait to go back.
