“What is the most weather friendly thing to do here in Savannah?”

The weather today in Savannah was my inspiration for this post. It is currently 74 degrees here in the hostess city. Which sounds perfect for our many visitors, but when you add rain to that equation it can literally dampen many plans. This was brought to my attention upon arriving to work this morning. A tour and travel group filled the lobby, all waiting to see if the weather would clear so they could walk the city. This got me thinking; “what is the most weather friendly thing to do here in Savannah?”



Well, you can go with one of the obvious tours that the city of Savannah offers, or you could take a rain check and reschedule on a sunnier day. I encourage you to take your tour indoors. Specifically, visiting one of Savannah’s many beautiful museums. I was given great advice via a recent twitter post (thank you Visit Savannah), on which museums to visit: The Jepson Center, Owens-Thomas House, The Davenport House, and Ships of the Sea just to name a few.


It doesn’t look like this rain is going to clear tomorrow. I think I am going to take my own advice, and pay a visit to a museum. Don’t worry, I will post some pictures for you soon after!

Happy Holly Days!

The holidays are always a busy time of year; filled with parties, shopping, decorating, and trying to tame your in-laws. It is easy to get caught up in all of these things. Some people worry for months about making decorating their house perfectly, or finding just the right present for someone. It may sound cheesy, but what really matters is who you are with and the time that you spend together.


This year, instead of playing referee between family members, you should take them to Savannah Holly Days. The Holly Days begin the Friday after Thanksgiving with a kick-off event that the whole family will enjoy. The kick-off event is a two day party spread out between Broughton Street and Reynolds Square. On Friday November 26 there will be a wine tasting in Reynolds Square and skating under the stars on Broughton Street (between Lincoln and Abercorn Streets). The cost for wine tasting is $20.00 per person, skating is $5.00, and both activities will be held from 6:00-9:00 pm.

On Saturday November 27 there will be even more activities for your family to enjoy. Ice skating, synthetic snow in Reynolds Square, children’s activities on Broughton Street, glass blowing and ice carving demonstrations, live entertainment, and even Santa Claus will be there! For $15.oo per person you can enjoy all of these activities. Visit http://www.savannahhollydays.com/ for more information on the kick-off event.

Vacationing in Savannah over Thanksgiving? Don’t feel like fighting the super market crowd, then slaving over a hot stove all day? Whatever your circumstance, you can find many alternatives for your traditional Thanksgiving meal right here in downtown Savannah. Most options offer the usual holiday fare and are reasonably priced. It is up to you, as a Thanksgiving connoisseur, to choose which restaurant or hotel’s culinary style your family will enjoy.


The Olde Pink House is one of Savannah’s most recognized restaurants not only for its rosy hue, but also for its delicious food. The Olde Pink House is offering a revised three course menu for lunch and dinner on Thanksgiving Day. Guests may choose from holiday classics like Turkey, or opt for the nontraditional Flounder if they choose. That is the beauty of choosing to eat out over Thanksgiving; everyone can be happy. The Olde Pink House is offering their special Thanksgiving menu for lunch (12:00-3:00 pm) for $38.95 per person, and dinner for $42.95 per person. For reservations, 912-232-4286.
If your family is looking for something like “momma used to make” then I would suggest The Mulberry Inn’s famous Thanksgiving lunch. The lunch is served buffet style, which offers maximum consumption for those family members who take their Thanksgiving eating “seriously.” It doesn’t hurt that the Mulberry’s food is “seriously” good. This year they are offering not only traditional turkey and dressing, but also oven roasted prime rib and seafood augratin. Are you hungry yet? The Mulberry Inn is offering two Thanksgiving lunch seatings at 12:00 pm and 2:00 pm. Reservations are required, 912-238-1200, and the cost is $29.95 per person.  Preview the menu at http://scribd.com/doc/40633703.

If you are looking for a little more “up-scale” dinning experience then you might want to take your family to the Westin Savannah Harbor. This hotel boasts spectacular views of the Savannah River from a different perspective, literally. While you watch the boats pass by, you can sip a glass of champagne (which is included in the price of the meal.) The Westin is offering Thanksgiving lunch from 11:00 am-3:00 pm, at $54.95 for adults and $18.95 for children under 18. For reservations, 912-201-2000.

Whether you are a tourist, local, food slob, food snob, time saver, or just plain cannot cook it doesn’t matter on Thanksgiving. What matters is that you had a day filled with good friends, loving family, and great food! Wherever you may choose to eat.