I've Got Georgia On My Mind

When I think of the State of Georgia, I immediately envision Colonial-style mansions, Spanish moss dripping from the limbs of stately trees, sipping Mint Juleps on a warm afternoon, juicy peaches, and friendly southern hospitality.  So, it wasn’t a surprise to learn that Savannah is known as the “Hostess City of the South”.   

Visiting Savannah, Georgia has been “on my mind” for a long time.  I wanted to experience the southern charm and history this town has to offer.  Savannah is home to one of the largest Historic Districts in the United States.  So, when my sister suggested we take a Sunday drive to Savannah, I was excited to cross off another item on my “bucket list".  

We drive on US-17 and cross the Talmadge Memorial Bridge.  The bridge was completed in March of 1991 and has a main span of 1,100 feet and a total length of 1.9 miles.  

Talmadge Bridge

We easily find the parking lot for Old Savannah Tours (301 MLK Blvd).  The morning of our tour, we purchased our tickets on-line saving us $6 per person (regular price is $28).  The White Trolley On & Off tour is a popular tour allowing us to get on and off the trolley (at the designated stops) anytime we wish throughout the day.  Another thing I liked about this tour is that the tours are not scripted.  This allows each bus driver/tour guide to interject their own personality into the tour like doing a Forrest Gump impersonation at Stop 2.

Our plan is to do the tour's complete loop first (allow 90- 100 minutes).  This will give us a chance to see what is at each stop.  Then, we will do the loop again and get off at the stops where we want to spend some time.

So, climb aboard the tour bus and join me as I see the sites of Savannah. Oh, and here's a tip when you board the bus ...