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City Market
Four blocks in the heart of the Historic District have been renovated to capture the authentic atmosphere and character of the city's old open marketplace. The market features artists working in their lofts and exhibits of works for sale. There are also restaurants, open-air cafés, theme shops, and stores offering crafts, accessories, and gifts.
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Davenport House Museum
Located on Columbia Square, the Isaiah Davenport House was built between 1815 and 1820 and is an exceptionally fine example of Federal architecture. It was the proposed demolition of this home that served as a catalyst in the founding of the Historic Savannah Foundation. It features a fine collection of Davenport china and period decorative arts.
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Jepson Center for the Arts
Jepson Center for the Arts features two large galleries for major traveling exhibitions and galleries for African-American art, Southern art, photography, and works-on-paper, as well as a community gallery. The center also has a 3,500-square-foot hands-on gallery for young people; two outdoor sculpture terraces; education studios; a 200-seat auditorium; a café; and a store. The center is covered with glistening white Portuguese stone and consists of two separate structures connected by glass bridges. The building has a soaring, light-filled atrium and a sweeping, three-level staircase that provides access to its expansive galleries.
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Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
Built between 1818 and 1820, the center is the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. The building has been restored and furnished to depict the 1870s and was named Savannah's first National Historic Landmark in 1965. It is owned and operated by the Girl Scouts of the U.S.A. as a memorial to their founder and is a program center for all members. The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace is an exciting destination for Girl Scout troops from across the country and around the world.
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The Lady & Son's Restaurant
Home of Paula Deen of the Food Network, The Lady & Son's Restaurant in downtown Savannah is located on Congress Street just off of City Market and Ellis Square. The restaurant is a favorite attraction for the city's visitors. People come from all over the country and world to enjoy the tastes of Paula Deen's famous Southern comfort food recipes. Come, sit down, have a glass of sweet tea, and savor all that the restaurant has to offer.
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Leopold's Ice Cream
Leopold's is an ice cream parlor circa 1935. Much of the décor is original including the original soda fountain, soda fountain cover, back bar, sundae holders, banana split boats, and malted milk dispenser--all of which are still in use. Even the old Philco radio and the wooden-interior phone booth from the old store are being used!
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Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum
This $13 million museum honors the courage, character, and patriotism embodied by the men and women of the Eighth Air Force from World War II to the present. The 95,000-square-foot museum is situated on a 13-acre tract at the intersection of Interstate 95 and U.S. Highway 80 in Pooler, just outside of Savannah. This landmark includes a museum, library, static aircrafts, displays, archives, research center, bookstore, and gift shop.
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The Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum
The museum archives the struggle of Georgia's oldest African-American community from slavery to the present. Guided and narrated tours through three floors of photographic and interactive exhibits chronicle the civil rights struggle in Savannah. The museum was named in honor of the father of the Savannah Civil Rights Movement.
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River Street
Bordering the thriving river port, River Street imparts old-world charm. The nine-block brick concourse is ideal for strolling and ship-watching. More than 75 boutiques, galleries, artists' studios, restaurants, and pubs are housed in one-time cotton warehouses that have been restored to their rustic beauty.
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The Roundhouse Railroad Museum
Savannah's Central of Georgia Railway National Landmark District is the oldest and most complete antebellum railroad manufacturing and repair facility still in existence in the United States. The Roundhouse Railroad Museum now has permanent exhibits in seven of the 13 structures on the site. Exhibits focus on steam engines, belt-driven machinery, locomotives, railroad rolling stock, and model railroad layouts. This is one of the most extensive collections of rolling stock and machinery in Georgia.
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The Savannah Theatre
The Savannah Theatre opened its doors for the first time December 4, 1818 with a production of the comedy "A Soldier's Daughter." Now, after several centuries and a few face lifts, the Savannah Theatre houses the performance ensemble "The Beat Goes On" and remains the oldest continuously operating theater site in America.
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The Ships of the Sea Museum
William Jay designed this house for merchant prince William Scarbrough, one of the principal investors in the S.S. Savannah, the first steam vessel to cross the Atlantic. This maritime museum houses a large collection of ship models, artifacts, and memorabilia representing humanity's 2,000 year quest to conquer the sea.
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Telfair Museum of Art
Designed and built in 1818 by William Jay, the Telfair Mansion was the site of the royal Governor's residence. The mansion contains many family furnishings. A large wing was added in 1883 that contains superb American and European paintings and sculpture. It is the oldest art museum in the South.
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Tybee Island
Drive 20 minutes east of Savannah and you'll find Tybee Island, Savannah's beach. Perhaps one of the most laid-back locations on the southeastern coast, Tybee is a nature lover's paradise.
Embrace the natural beauty of Tybee Island and immerse yourself in eco-tourism activities. Embark on a kayaking voyage around Little Tybee Island and paddle through the pristine salt marshes, teeming with sea life. Discover the wild side of the island and come face-to-face with the incredible wildlife as you walk through their natural habitats.
There are miles of beach, forts, museums, and a lighthouse, along with coastal birds and other marine species. There are kayaks and bikes to rent as well as a variety of hotels, motels, and cottages to fit every budget.
Days are as active--or as lazy--as your mood demands. Local galleries, shops, and restaurants offer changes of pace and taste. And, of course, historic Savannah is nearby.
This is the beautiful barrier island that ancient Indians named "salt" ("duh bee" in the old Euchee tongue), and a place you'll wish that you had discovered long ago.
Tybee's location in the Southern coast made Tybee an important fortification during many of America's wars. Tybee's Fort Screven was a site used during the Spanish-American War. Just west of the island on U.S. Highway 80 is Fort Pulaski, a colossal brick edifice that played a vital role in the Civil War. The Tybee Lighthouse is Georgia's oldest and tallest lighthouse, towering over the coastline at 154 feet.
Tybee Island is the perfect place to take a vacation. With an island full of attractions and a short 20-minute drive to historic Savannah, Tybee offers plenty of for everyone in your family.
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