2/24/2009
When we learned of my husband upcoming layoff, we almost canceled our weekend getaway to Savannah. Our friends and family encouraged us to keep our reservations and get away (we left the kids with Grandma)...now I am so glad we did.
We have been to Savannah, GA several times and never are we disappointed. It is a beautiful place filled with wonderful history and beautiful scenery. My favorite place to go and is a requirement every time, the Mercer house. This home has a very interesting story and was made famous by the book and movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt
It is the scene of a murder that Rocked Savannah and ultimately the death of the owner Jim Williams and socialite responsible for restoring many of the homes back to their original architecture. You will catch many a tourist snapping a photo of this infamous home!
We have been to Savannah, GA several times and never are we disappointed. It is a beautiful place filled with wonderful history and beautiful scenery. My favorite place to go and is a requirement every time, the Mercer house. This home has a very interesting story and was made famous by the book and movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt
It is the scene of a murder that Rocked Savannah and ultimately the death of the owner Jim Williams and socialite responsible for restoring many of the homes back to their original architecture. You will catch many a tourist snapping a photo of this infamous home!
Another wonderful place to visit is the "haunted" Bonaventure Cemetery. Bonaventure is a Historic Plantation & Cemetery. It was the home to Colonel John Mullryne and his family in 1764 it is 6 hundred acre tract. March 10, 1846 the last living Mullryne sold the plantation to Peter Wiltberger. In 1847 it became the first cemetery open to the public since 1733.
Not only does Bonaventure have beautiful scenery it also entombs some famous people. Johnny Mercer (1909-1976) One of Americas most popular songwriters of his time. He composed Jeepers Creepers, Moon River and was also the founder of Capital Records.
This is said to be the most visited site in Bonaventure. The gravesite of "Little Gracie" Watson (1883-1889). This statue shows her in her Easter dress. Sculpted from a photograph taken shortly before her death by John Walz, a Savannah sculptor. It is said that "Little Gracie" has been heard crying when gifts that have been given to her by visitors are taken away.
Of course you can NOT visit Savannah without visiting Bay St. and catching a glimpse of the river or the NIGHTLIFE!
OHHHHH and lets not forget the food! If you want fresh seafood then the river is the place to be! I had crab legs at Tubbys and a Low Country Boil at Bernies....which might I add turns into a very eclectic mix of people coming to Karaoke!!! If you want some FABULOUS pizza...you have to go to CITY MARKET and visit Vinnie Van Go Go's! Pizza by the slice that is as big as your face! City Market is a really neat place to hang out for the day or for just a few hours. They usually have live music set up in the Market square and there are all kinds of interesting little shops. You might even enjoy a tour on a horse drawn carriage!
My favorite stop was on the way out...and boy were we lucky to get in...but if you get a chance make sure you put your name on the list to eat at Paula Dean's famous restaurant "Lady and Sons". Talk about some good ol' fashion southern cooking! YUMMMM! The young lady that worked there said that Paula Dean is in a couple times a month and will mingle with the patrons. Who knows maybe you will get see her...so don't miss it if you ever get the chance! 
I am so glad we took every one's advice and got out of town...who knows when we will get to do it again! However I did get some great pics if I need to go back there again...if only in my mind!
This is said to be the most visited site in Bonaventure. The gravesite of "Little Gracie" Watson (1883-1889). This statue shows her in her Easter dress. Sculpted from a photograph taken shortly before her death by John Walz, a Savannah sculptor. It is said that "Little Gracie" has been heard crying when gifts that have been given to her by visitors are taken away.
Of course you can NOT visit Savannah without visiting Bay St. and catching a glimpse of the river or the NIGHTLIFE!
OHHHHH and lets not forget the food! If you want fresh seafood then the river is the place to be! I had crab legs at Tubbys and a Low Country Boil at Bernies....which might I add turns into a very eclectic mix of people coming to Karaoke!!! If you want some FABULOUS pizza...you have to go to CITY MARKET and visit Vinnie Van Go Go's! Pizza by the slice that is as big as your face! City Market is a really neat place to hang out for the day or for just a few hours. They usually have live music set up in the Market square and there are all kinds of interesting little shops. You might even enjoy a tour on a horse drawn carriage!
My favorite stop was on the way out...and boy were we lucky to get in...but if you get a chance make sure you put your name on the list to eat at Paula Dean's famous restaurant "Lady and Sons". Talk about some good ol' fashion southern cooking! YUMMMM! The young lady that worked there said that Paula Dean is in a couple times a month and will mingle with the patrons. Who knows maybe you will get see her...so don't miss it if you ever get the chance! 
I am so glad we took every one's advice and got out of town...who knows when we will get to do it again! However I did get some great pics if I need to go back there again...if only in my mind!
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