Lillis's Guidebook
Outdoor Activities
Family friendly spots where visitors can enjoy the outdoors, get exercise, or see wildlife.
The lake is just down the street from the house and has a walking/jogging trail around it that is 1.4 miles long. There is a lot of bird life to watch. Local fishermen enjoy the peaceful fishing here. In the middle of the lake is a playground, a skate park, and some tennis and basketball courts. There are also lots of picnic tables.
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Lake Mayer
The lake is just down the street from the house and has a walking/jogging trail around it that is 1.4 miles long. There is a lot of bird life to watch. Local fishermen enjoy the peaceful fishing here. In the middle of the lake is a playground, a skate park, and some tennis and basketball courts. There are also lots of picnic tables.
Oatland Island Wildlife Center
711 Sandtown RdTybee Island
Savannah’s prime beach spot.
This park has a number of well-maintained walking trails with some lovely views of the marshes. There are also a handful of picnic tables.
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Skidaway Island State Park
52 Diamond CausewayThis park has a number of well-maintained walking trails with some lovely views of the marshes. There are also a handful of picnic tables.
The park has large open spaces in the center for playing or picnicking. On one end, there are tennis and basketball courts. On the other are two sizes of playgrounds for different ages of kids. There is a farmer’s market here on Saturdays.
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Форсайт Парк
2 W Gaston StThe park has large open spaces in the center for playing or picnicking. On one end, there are tennis and basketball courts. On the other are two sizes of playgrounds for different ages of kids. There is a farmer’s market here on Saturdays.
If you want to get out on Savannah’s tidal marshes, spot dolphins or manatees, or simply learn to paddle, this is the place to go. They organize regular classes and tours and are a great group of people.
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Savannah Canoe and Kayak
414 Bonaventure RdIf you want to get out on Savannah’s tidal marshes, spot dolphins or manatees, or simply learn to paddle, this is the place to go. They organize regular classes and tours and are a great group of people.
Savannah Foody Tour
245 Bull StИсторически сайт Вормслоу
7601 Skidaway RdHistorical Sites
Ривър Стрийт Савана Джорджия
River StreetFort Pulaski National Monument
101 US-80Музей на морските кораби
41 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdНационален музей на Могъщите осми въздушни сили
175 Bourne AveИсторически сайт Вормслоу
7601 Skidaway RdOld Town Trolley
234 Martin Luther King Jr BlvdThere are three different museums included in one ticket. It’s a great way to see both the old and the new story of Savannah.
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Telfair Museums Jepson Center
207 W York StThere are three different museums included in one ticket. It’s a great way to see both the old and the new story of Savannah.
The Geechee / Gullah culture is an important part of the fabric of Savannah. This museum gives insight into that culture and history.
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Pin Point Heritage Museum
9924 Pin Point AveThe Geechee / Gullah culture is an important part of the fabric of Savannah. This museum gives insight into that culture and history.
Historic home in downtown Savannah that has preserved a picture of life here in the mid 1800s.
Harper Fowlkes House
230 Barnard StHistoric home in downtown Savannah that has preserved a picture of life here in the mid 1800s.
Restaurants nearby
These are some of my favorites that are all within 2 miles of the house.
Castaways
7360 Skidaway RdCasual atmosphere, excellent seafood.
Driftaway Cafe
7400 Skidaway RdGreat seafood.
Makes excellent, custom-made, brick-oven pizzas. They also serve pasta and salads. The Italian gelato is my favorite.
Your Pie
110 W Bryan StMakes excellent, custom-made, brick-oven pizzas. They also serve pasta and salads. The Italian gelato is my favorite.
Fun and funky decor. Excellent ambiance. There is also a little shop inside with eccentric and artsy gift ideas.
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Cohen's Retreat
5715 Skidaway RdFun and funky decor. Excellent ambiance. There is also a little shop inside with eccentric and artsy gift ideas.
Family owned, local favorite. I would, however, call before showing up. Their hours change based on food availability and demand. Once they have sold out for the day, they close up shop.
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Sandfly Barbeque
8413 Ferguson AveFamily owned, local favorite. I would, however, call before showing up. Their hours change based on food availability and demand. Once they have sold out for the day, they close up shop.
Excellent Thai food. The mango sticky rice is my favorite dessert.
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The King & I
7098 Hodgson Memorial DrExcellent Thai food. The mango sticky rice is my favorite dessert.
Fabulous bakery! The storefront however has very limited hours since they do so much catering. Only open to the public on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
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Auspicious Baking Company
7360 Skidaway RoadFabulous bakery! The storefront however has very limited hours since they do so much catering. Only open to the public on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
Midtown Deli & Bagel Shop
7805 Abercorn StBest bagels in Savannah.
BowTie Barbecue Co
6724 Waters AvenueGrocery Stores
These are listed in order of proximity. Kroger is the most convenient, but I do love ALDI and Whole Foods when I can get out there.
Kroger Marketplace
318 Mall BlvdFood Lion
1040 King George BlvdThe Fresh Market
890 William Hilton PkwyWhole Foods Market
1815 E Victory DrALDI
14070 Abercorn StPublix Super Market at Twelve Oaks Shopping Center
5500 Abercorn StFood scene
These are restaurants that I have been to and enjoy.
I love these bagels whenever I am downtown. You have to go early though - they close at 1pm.
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Big Bon Bodega
2011 Bull StI love these bagels whenever I am downtown. You have to go early though - they close at 1pm.
700 Drayton Restaurant
700 Drayton StThe Deck Beach Bar and Kitchen
404 Butler AveFlock to the Wok
37 Whitaker StThe Vault Kitchen & Market
2112 Bull St