Little Gracie Watson loved to play in the trees in Johnson Square. She was known as an unofficial welcoming committee for the Pulaski Hotel, and she still welcomes guests to Johnson Square today, some 130 years later. Little Gracie succumbed to pneumonia two days before Easter 1889.  Legend has it that her ghost can be … Continue reading Five Best Savannah Ghost Tours for Halloween

Narrow roads skirting salt marshes lined with towering, twisting live oaks define Isle of Hope. Kids ride bikes through the neighborhood and residents enjoy a peaceful, secluded waterfront community where the scenery is the main attraction.  Nestled between the Wormsloe Historic Site and the Skidaway River, Isle of Hope is known for its historic homes, … Continue reading Where to Live: Five Reasons to Pick Isle of Hope

Nothing says fall like a trip to the pumpkin patch. Sure, Whole Foods and Kroger are great for gourds, but picking your own from a field or a farm just fills the soul. Pumpkin patches usually have all manner of ancillary activities for kids and adults alike to make a full day of it – … Continue reading Five Perfect Places to Pick up Pumpkins and Pies

Oktoberfest is upon us! This traditional German “volksfest” or people’s festival (Wikipedia describes it as a “travelling funfair” which is just ...yes) starts in mid-September and runs through early October. The Munich Oktoberfest was established in 1810 and, today, we embrace it around the globe. If you’re really into it, strap on your lederhosen and … Continue reading A Hops-Filled Guide to the Breweries of the Lowcountry

Fall in Savannah brings days of relief from summer’s relentless steam shower. An 80-degree day here and there punctuates the monotonous march of heat advisories. Those days turn into weeks and, hopefully, by late October, fall finally arrives in all it’s 70-degree glory.  When the humidity hits you like a sledgehammer, it effectively tamps down … Continue reading Eight of the Best Fall Festivals for Every Kind of Party-Goer

The borders of the Southside neighborhood of Savannah are hard to define. If you are a transplant, city-dweller, Southside is basically anywhere ...well, south. To Savannah natives though, the location is important. There’s Vernonburg, a separate enclave that happens to be south of the city. There’s White Bluff, Wilshire, and Windsor Forest, all distinct neighborhoods … Continue reading Where to Live: Five Reasons to Pick the Southside

As the weather cools off, the running shoes come out. Fall sees some of the best races in Savannah from the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon in November (the running shoes better be out NOW if you’re planning on that one) to the Savannah Bridge Run in early December. There are plenty of 5ks and trail … Continue reading Eight of the Best Fall Races in Savannah

It is an exciting time to be living in Savannah! Travel & Leisure recently named us one of the “Best Cities in the US.” A new music venue, Victory North, is bringing in exciting musical talent. The Grey won a James Beard award. New stores, breweries, and bars are opening monthly. And the dining options … Continue reading Savannah’s Six Best New Restaurants

When I think of Ardsley Park, a number words come to mind – shady, stately, and rarefied, to name a few. Tall live oaks cast their shadows over well-kept lawns and driveways. Sidewalks and bike paths make the area a fabulous choice for active families, retirees, and young couples alike. Greenways and parks provide a … Continue reading Where to Live: Five Reasons to Pick Ardsley Park

The heat. I think about it a lot. The last few posts have all been about avoiding the heat. Today, I urge you to suffer through it. That’s the only way to see one of the greatest shows in Savannah – a Savannah Bananas baseball game. I would not make this recommendation lightly. I wither … Continue reading Why You Should Suffer the Heat to Cheer on Savannah’s Only Hometown Team