additional features range from decorative fireplaces to 4-poster beds and balconies. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. set in twin federal-style mansions dating from 1855, this genteel b&b is 0. 5 miles from savannah river, and a mile from forsyth park and the savannah historic district. the 16 traditionally furnished rooms and suites have en suite bathrooms, cable tv and free wi-fi. complimentary perks include wine, soft drinks and hors d'oeuvres served in the afternoon, as well as evening cordials offered in the lounge. cooked southern breakfast is served in the dining room or in the courtyard Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport 20 min
Mercer Williams House Museum (11 min) Guided tours of Italianate mansion immortalized in book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Bonaventure Cemetery (12 min) Savannah's oldest cemetery, immortalized in best-selling Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Sorrel Weed House (8 min) Greek revival mansion & museum offering ghost tours & paranormal investigation experiences. Telfair Academy (8 min) Part of oldest public art museum in the South, housing 19th- & 20th-century American & European art. Telfair Museums (4 min) The South's oldest public art museum, with American & European works spread over 3 themed buildings. Chippewa Square (7 min) The site of a museum, theater & Forrest Gump's famous bus bench, named for the Battle of Chippewa. Jepson Center for the Arts (4 min) Museum featuring modern paintings, photos & installations, plus an interactive gallery for kids. Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace (5 min) Birthplace of the Girl Scout's founder offers tours of the Regency-style house, plus a gift shop. Savannah Historic District (14 min) Urban historic district featuring 18th & 19th-century architecture & scenic public spaces. SCAD Museum of Art (14 min) Part of the Savannah College of Art & Design, this teaching museum displays modern art & more. Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters (1 min) English Regency-style house museum circa 1811–1820, with parterre garden & original slave quarters. Forsyth Park (11 min) 30-acre park with basketball & tennis courts, paths, a historic fountain & a Confederate memorial. The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist (5 min) 19th-century Roman Catholic church with neo-gothic architecture, stained glass & music recitals. City Market (9 min) Four block open-air market since the 1700s with shopping, dining & artworks in restored warehouses. Old Fort Jackson (10 min) Georgia's oldest standing brick fort, with river views, daily cannon firings & interactive programs. |