Let’s Go: Savannah, Georgia

A weekend trip to Savannah has been in the works for years, but somehow J & I never quite made it there for one reason or another. As news of tropical storm “Bonnie” broke, I was certain history would repeat itself & we’d once again have to cancel our trip. The storm was supposed to make landfall in South Carolina & reach as far south as Savannah. Last minute we decided to pack our bags & drive down despite the weather forecast & I’m so glad we did because Savannah stole my heart.

Hotel Indigo was the perfect place to lay our heads for the weekend! It is conveniently located in the Historic District on the corner of Bay & Jefferson – nestled between City Market & the waterfront – which provides many choices for restaurants, bars, and cute little shops. For the other “must do” Savannah attractions that are further away, it’s no problem because the valet, which will set you back $25 per day, allows unlimited in & out privileges. This was huge win for us because there were a few places I wanted to visit that weren’t within walking distance. And of course, most importantly, Hotel Indigo was one of the very few fur-babe-friendly hotels ($75 fee/ stay), so it really was a no-brainer for us.

A quick Yelp search reveals Huey’s is one of the top 10 restaurants in Savannah & I can tell you it did not disappoint. As a matter of fact, we ate dinner at Huey’s both nights we were in Savannah. While I’m sure there are tons of restaurants worth trying in the city, there were just too many things on the menu that we wanted to try.

Clary’s is an old Savannah favorite. The cafe has graced the pages and scenes of “Midnight in the Garden of Good & Evil” and I’m sure that’s part of the draw, but I just wasn’t wowed. Perhaps I went in with high expectations because the line to be seated was nearly wrapping around the building despite the pouring rain.

If you’ve been following my blog for a while or you have the joy of knowing me in real life, you know that I love a nice, quiet walk among the tombstones. I find it to be incredibly peaceful (as final resting places should be); and I love reading the tombstone dedications. Bonaventure Cemetery is by far the most beautiful graveyard I’ve ever visited. The grounds are covered in live oaks and dangling Spanish moss, which definitely contributes to the drama and spookiness of the environment. I wanted to take a graveyard tour to learn about the history of the cemetery and its ghostly inhabitants, but we didn’t plan ahead and the tickets were sold out. So learn from our mistake & buy them in advance if possible. Sadly, we witnessed quite a few people trampling over graves to get a “selfie.” If you do visit, please remember to be respectful and avoid climbing on the tombstones, monuments, crypts or walking over graves. (Climbs off soapbox)

Admittedly, we didn’t make it past the fountain at Forsyth Park because it was getting late and the weather was turning. We stayed long enough to hear the full-song of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” being played on trumpet by a local Savannah man, whose name escapes me. If it weren’t for the heavy rain clouds rolling in, I would have been content spending all afternoon there people-watching and listening to the sounds of Savannah.