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Picture Savannah historic district is brilliant at every turn. Photos used by permission of Beryl Gersch and Robbie Arkovich

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The Savannah historic district is a small town in a big city! From these Savannah pictures -- generously shared by photographers who love Savannah or commissioned by Azalea Inn and Gardens -- you’ll discover the beguiling magnetism of Savannah’s version of “The South.” When asked, “Why go to Savannah?” the reasons are endless and varied -- experience the southern charm, slow the lifestyle pace, absorb the aura of optimism, explore the Georgia coast countryside, discover the Hollywood attraction … and more! Our enhanced version of Travelocity’s answers to “Why Go?” follows.
[ Photo Credits Beryl Gersch and Robbie Arkovich. ] [-]

Savannah, GA: Fly & Drive -- Chaaarmed to Meet You
Dabble in the history, hospitality, and genteel charm of the Old South in Savannah, then hit the golf links, tennis courts [at Forsyth Park], and beaches at Tybee Island or Hilton Head SC.

Chill-out spot: Remember the life-is-like-a-box-of-chocolates scene in Forrest Gump? It was filmed in Chippewa Square, which is one of 24 mini-parks that are part of Savannah's urban planning scheme devised by General Oglethorpe, one of Georgia's colonial founders.

Where to blow a paycheck: Savannah's City Market consists of a four-block area with a pedestrian promenade that emanates Southern charm. Art galleries, working art studios, antique shops, and restaurants fill the identical rows of the 19th-century brick buildings, which are restored grain elevators.

You can take it with you: ShopSCAD on Bull Street is a gallery loaded with rare and original handmade creations conceived by talented and soon-to-be-discovered artists from the Savannah College of Art and Design. Pick up everything from cuff links and checkbook covers to paintings and jewelry. Boutique shops along Broughton Street include Marc Jacobs. Check out the
“design district.”

Reason to pack a coat and tie: Located in Savannah's luxurious Mansion on Forsyth Park hotel, 700 Drayton serves Southern gourmet dishes amidst breezy metallic sheers. Start with the lobster bisque made with vanilla mascarpone, cut into the pecan-encrusted rack of lamb, and finish with white chocolate banana bread pudding.

Get out of Dodge: After a few rounds of golf on Hilton Head, take some time for bird watching at the Audubon-Newhall Preserve. Walk around the 50-acre forest and discover native plants around every turn. Wilderness Southeast will guide nature-lovers to “discover the lush, dynamic natural worlds of Savannah's subtropical shores….” Or, take a road trip on I-95 North (Harleyville exit) to The National Audubon Society's Francis Beidler Forest, housing the world’s largest Cyprus trees … and called ACE Basin one of the last great places on earth.

Local secret: Located in an upscale trailer park (yes, really) near Hilton Head, Sunset Grille offers five-star quality food and incredible views. It’s famous for Sunday brunch, so sip Bloody Marys, nibble on fresh biscuits, then dive into Cajun fried oysters with a gorgonzola cream sauce or salmon with grits.” For barbecue, don’t miss Jim ‘N Nicks.

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