Savannah/Tybee

Hi,

husband and I (late thirties) are planning a trip to the Savannah/Tybee area in early March, 2005. Any suggestions for mid rate lodgings ($70 ish?), that have provided a good experience? Tips on wine and coffee in Savannah, and good cheap food? things not to be missed in Tybee/Savannah? we like hikes, birds, wine/coffee, piano bars, gardening, second hand shopping, swimming, art, bicycling...

Thanks from the mid-HUdson Valley!!

Savannah/Tybee

You have to go to the Crab Shack. It is located on Tybee Island and they do have their own web site for hours and location. Try to book a hotel online possible on Bay Street. Right now is their off season so it should be rather inexpensive. Also, for breakfast go to the Breakfast Club in Tybee Island, the best.

Have so much fun!

Savannah/Tybee

If you go, be sure to spend the extra money to stay downtown near Broad or River Street so you can walk around the area, although $70 may not be enough, look on net sites. We stayed at Comfort Inn on Broadway. Great location, but not a really nice hotel, but then we are rarely in the room. I felt safe and did not have any real problems with the room, although decor is worn.

The river front is nothing to great to see, but the squares throughout the city are really beautiful. When colonized by James Ogelthorpe he laid city out in Grid with many (over 20?) parks. All have giant oak trees, are shaded, and surrouned with old houses. Take one of the tourist trolleys around first to get your bearings, then you can walk around. Parking can be a hassle. Hike around Savannah will take a day or two really. This is also a GREAT biking town, flat, shady, well laid out and you can see it all in a day. We love to ride our tandem there. DO NOT MISS THESE SQUARES! Also, Bonaventure Cemetary is just outside of town on way to Tybee Island for Midnight in Garden of Good and Evil fans.

If you go to Savannah, you MUST NOT MISS The Lady and Sons Restaraunt. Get the buffet, better to go at lunch for lower price around $13 but worth every penny. This is without a doubt the best Southern cooking I have ever eaten anywhere. At least 5 or 6 of the dishes were the best ever. You may have to wait, but do IT! This comes from someone who is a lifelong Georgian and who looks for this type of cooking. It takes traditional foods that common people prepare, using really high quality ingredients, and perfect seasoning and cooking. To me, this place is worth the 3 hour drive from my home in Barnesville, GA just to eat.

Take a day trip to Tybee Island. It is pretty nice. There is a kayak tour company that would be a nice 1/2 day event.

Sorry instead of Broad that should be Bay Street.

Hi,

I%26#39;m also from the hudson valley -- and are planning to go to Savannah in April -- did you end up going? How was your trip -- any tips to share?