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Savannah in Georgia is one of the most beautiful cities in America. The city overflows with southern hospitality, striking historical landmarks and flourishing gardens. With gorgeous beaches of Tybee Island and the impressive line up of museums and its rich culture and heritage, Savannah has a great flair for luring thousands of visitors each year. Little wonder then that Savannah Georgia tours are much sought after.

Savannah Georgia tours are special because the city has a special something for everyone. For the city lover, there are squares for strolling and expansive porches for rocking. There are recreational challenges for the athletes and secluded beaches for honeymooners. For seafaring visitors, there are rivers, salt-water creeks and the glistening Atlantic Ocean beckon. And for those who are just here to get away for the weekend and have a good time, Savannah Georgia tours are an ideal option. The city offers an unbelievable nightlife with outrageous nightclubs, live concerts, professional sports, theatrical performances and much more.

Experience the southern charm and gracious hospitality, picturesque waterfront and pristine beaches of Savannah. Admire Savannah's well-preserved architecture and crushed oyster shell streets.

A Savannah Georgia tour has its own unique and quaint charm. Take a horse-drawn carriage or a paddleboat ride. Take walks on paths lined up with oak trees, Spanish moss, magnolias and dogwoods. Spend "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil." The opportunities are just endless.

There are special Savannah Georgia tours and festivals round the year: houses of Savannah, Gardens of Savannah, or the special holiday series like ‘Savannah Harbor Boat Parade’ of Savannah where festively decorated yachts and sail boats compete for various titles and bragging rights, followed by fireworks extravaganza.

The Historic Savannah Trolley Tour takes you through downtown historic Savannah on a 35-passenger open-air trolley. This tour includes unlimited on and off privileges at 14 convenient stops, so you can get off to spend time at the sights of greatest interest to you.

The open-air Savannah Georgia trolley tours are guided tours the professional guides are there with you to paint a fascinating picture of the charming city of Savannah. In a single tour you can get an experience of over 270 years of rich history of the city.

This comprehensive Savannah Georgia tour covers much of Savannah's beautiful historic district, including lovely historic squares, River Street, and City Market.

Beautiful parks with fountains, houses and museums are some other highlights of the great city of Savannah, Georgia. Let’s explore some of the interesting sites:

Forsyth Park

The 20-acre park located on Bull Street between Gaston and Park Avenue was laid out in 1851 in the name of Georgia Governor John Forsyth. It is especially beautiful in the spring, with its blooming azaleas, flowering trees and large ornate fountain dating back to 1858.

Scarborough House

This mansion built during the 1819 cotton boom for Savannah merchant prince William Scarborough, was designed by English architect William Jay. Scarborough was a major investor in the steamship Savannah. The house has a Doric portico capped by one of Jay's characteristic half-moon windows.

Inside is the Ships of the Sea Museum, with displays of ship models including steam-ships.
A model of the Savannah, the first steam ship to cross the Atlantic Ocean is on display, as is one of a sinking Titanic and many more ships like nuclear-powered ship, China clippers with their sails unfurled, and Columbus's vessels.

Fort Pulaski National Monument

The Fort Pulaski National Monument built on Cockspur Island between 1829 and 1847 is a must-see sight for Civil War buffs. You can’t afford to miss it on the Savannah Georgia tour. The Fort was named after Casimir Pulaski, a Polish count and Revolutionary War hero. During the Civil War on April 11, 1862, the fort fell after a mere 30 hours of bombardment by newfangled rifled cannons.

The Fort has since been restored. It now has moats, drawbridges, massive ramparts, and towering walls. The park has trails and picnic areas.

National Historic Landmark District

The Historic Savannah Foundation, the organization responsible for the restoration of downtown Savannah with more than 1,000 buildings from the 2½-square-mile Historic District has an interesting history. It was born when seven ladies, outraged by the news that the exquisite Isaiah Davenport House at Number 324 East State Street was to be destroyed, raised money to buy the house. They saved it the day it was to be wrecked.

In 1966, the area comprising Oglethorpe's original city plan and an extended area was designated as National Historic Landmark District. Many of these buildings are open to the public during the annual tour of homes.

Green-Meldrim House

The Green-Meldrim House in the Madison Square was built in 1850 for cotton merchant Charles Green. Designed by New York architect John Norris, the house in those days, cost a princely sum of $90,000. In 1892, Judge Peter Meldrim and the then St. John's Episcopal Church bought the house but General Sherman lived here after taking the city in 1864.

With Gothic features as a crenellated roof, oriels, and an external gallery with filigree ironwork, the House is a must see when you are on a Savannah Georgia tour. Inside are mantels of Carrara marble, carved black-walnut woodwork, and doorknobs and hinges of either silver plate or porcelain.

Tybee Island

Tybee is an Indian word meaning "salt." The Yamacraw Indians came to this 5-miles-long and 2- miles-wide island in the Atlantic Ocean to hunt and fish. Seafood restaurants, chain motels, condos, and shops have been on the island since the 1950s. If you are looking for some sea adventures on your Savannah Georgia tour, there are a number of public beaches, where you can shell and crab, charter fishing boats, and swim.

On your way here, don’t forget to stop by Fort Jackson and Fort Pulaski National Monument. Nearby, the misnamed Little Tybee Island, which is actually larger than Tybee Island, is entirely undeveloped.

Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum

A photograph exhibition of the Civil Rights movement and interactive exhibits are among the many highlights of the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum. The museum also features displays on segregation, documents concerning the NAACP organization, and an actual lunch counter from a diner where Civil Rights sit-ins occurred.

First African Baptist Church

The oldest African-American church in North America, the First African Baptist Church is an important landmark in Civil Rights history. The church exhibits stained-glass windows. It portrays the first pastors, as well as writing once carved in the pews by slaves, and a downstairs area believed to be used as passages of escape by slaves.

Old Fort Jackson

Fort James Jackson, also known as Old Fort Jackson, has been a part of Coastal Georgia’s history for nearly two centuries. Named in honor of Georgia governor and Revolutionary War soldier James Jackson, the fort is the oldest standing brick fortification in the state. Fort Jackson is also is listed on the National Register of Historic Sites. The fort is one of only eight Second System fortifications (a series of forts built prior to the War of 1812) still standing in the United States. It served as headquarters for the Confederate Savannah River defenses during the American Civil War.

Skid-away Island State Park

Located on a barrier island near estuaries and marshes, the Skid-away Island State Park offers trails to explore and a marine science center. The island hosts of several events, including canoeing and a Civil War encampment. Call the park's visitor's office for more information

The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

Girl Scout national center in Savannah, Georgia—has something to offer everyone. It is the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low the founder of Girl Scouts of the USA, who was affectionately known by her family and friends as "Daisy."

These are not all but few significant sites of Savannah. There are other historic houses, museums and Gardens. You can get online information on most of these sites. Here are the some which links which can give you more information. Know more about them it helps you to understand the city, its culture and its great history.

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