City Sunday: Savannah, GA

Hey there folks. Again, something new I'm going to try out for every Sunday. Let me know what you think, give me a yay or nay, or suggest a city/town/village/knoll that you think should be featured the following Sunday! All suggestions and comments are taken into consideration, so don't be shy!

I will cover a few things that can be done in that town, and- of course- some of the restaurants or culinary places that should be checked out. So go ahead with any suggestions you may have on that as well.

SO, for the first ever City Sunday, our featured city is:

Savannah, GA

Pretty Forsyth Fountain. Gorgeous day OR night.

Ah yes. The northern city that happens to be located in the south. We've all learned about good ol' Savannah in history class (General Sherman's March to the Sea ring a bell?). But, this lazy old city is also home to a good few colleges, including SCAD *woot woot!*.

With all of the history, art, and life that goes on in this town, it's no wonder the place is overfilled with tourists 365 days a year. Here is a list of a few things that you can do while in town:

-Take a trolley tour!

  The most obvious of tourist things to do when new to a town is to either walk around with a map, OR get on one of the 3 trolley tours that are offered here in good ol' Savannah.

For a small amount of money ( $21.95 an adult if you book online here with Old Town Trolleys), you get a tour around the historic district, and get an in depth description of the town's history.

 

-Explore River Street

  Ah, River Street. Lined with plenty of restaurants, souvenir shops, bars, and two candy shops, this area of town has some fun for the whole family, and is where some of the night life of Savannah is had. You can also take the time to sit down next to the river and watch some of the boats and barges float by on the Savannah River.

Be sure to stop in to Savannah Candy Kitchen and River Street Sweets for some tasty treats to take back home to the friends and family (or to just munch on yourself).

-Go on a Ghost Tour!

  Since the town is so old, you wouldn't expect anything less. Dubbed as one of the oldest, and most haunted, cities in the United States, Savannah has a good few ghost tours that the family can go on. Whether by foot, trolley, or hearse (yes, there is a hearse ghost tour), you'll get a good view of some of the most haunted places in town, including the Sorrell-Weed House, and the infamous Johnny Mercer House. Fun and scares for the whole family!

"Everything is better with butter ya'll"

Obviously, there are a couple restaurants that are must-visits when in Savannah. The touristy things: Paula Deen's Restaurant, Uncle Bubba's Crab Shack, and The Crab Shack. All are good, but there's nothing better than finding out where the locals think are some of the best places.

Below, here are 2 of some of the best places I think are in town.

First off: Smooth.

This place is AMAZING. I go here for a smoothie and a Summer Salad. Both equally delicious, as well as anything else on the menu. The shop is run by some pretty amazing women, and are always friendly. Organic and all natural ingredients are used, so go ahead and head on in. You won't regret it one single bit!

And, of course: Zunzi's.

Most definitely one of THE best places I have ever eaten at. A mixture of South African, Dutch, Swiss, and Italian flavors, this place is literally a hole in the wall that always has a line around the corner come lunch time. Offering sandwiches (Conquistador is SOOOOOO good), lunch platters, salads, burgers, as well as vegetarian specialties, Zunzi's is DEFINITELY a place to go to.

So, when you get some money in your pocket, take a trip down south to Savannah, and take in the culture and history that is offered in this lazy city.

When Something goes 'Bump' in the night

Last night, my roommate and I decided we were going to watch a couple movies to get us through our makeup day of classes today. So, we popped in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Pt. 1 (Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, Part 1). One, because the movie is pretty cool. Two, we were mad that we couldn't go to the midnight premiere of Part 2! (You lucky, lucky people who COULD go)

Ok, ok- what with the title of the blog?

Well, we popped in the DVD Ghost Adventures: The Original Documentary (Ghost Adventures) after watching Voldemort and his scary behind.

Don't judge!

Anyone who has ever seen the show on The Travel Channel knows the back story: 3 guys (Aaron, Zak, and Nick [from left to right]) from Las Vegas go around to different places in either the United States or another country, searching for ghosts in these haunted places. No camera crews, no other people. Just the three of them, the equipment that they have with them, and their buff selves.

Buff for no reasoning. But it's all good.

WELL, the documentary is the original investigation that got this trio their show on TV. And I must say, it is pretty darn creepy.

Yes, everyone who is a non-believer will say that they overreact to the littlest sounds, and that there is someone else there with them. This documentary has PROOF, as well as specialists in film techniques, proving that what is captured on this documentary is 100% real and true.

Who you gunna call?

Even if you still don't believe it, the DVD is only $7. So go ahead and buy it. Whether you're watching it to freak yourself out, have a good laugh with a few buddies, or feeding your thrill for ghost films, this movie is definitely worth it.