Southern Byways

Link of the Day – Fort Pulaski

Posted by on August 22nd 2007 to Civil War, Link of the Day, Southern Byways, Things to See in Georgia Tagged Fort-Pulaski, georgia, Savannah, southern-byways

For some reason, not all people like to shop during their vacation. Don’t ask me why… but it seems that some people would rather visit sites like this. Just kidding. Fort Pulaski looks as if it would be a great place to visit if you are in South Carolina. Actually, there is something for everyone, including me!!
The kids can become Junior Rangers. It takes about an hour to complete the requirements… and they will have fun doing it and won’t even realize that they are learning stuff!!
For those of you who would simply like to kick back and do …read more

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72nd Annual Tour of Homes March 22 – 25, 2007

Posted by on March 14th 2007 to Famous Homes, Gardens, Photo Gallery - Georgia, Southern Byways, Things to See in Georgia Tagged georgia, historical-homes-of-the-south, house-tours, Savannah, southern-byways, southern-gardens

“For more thean 70 years, Savannahians have opened their doors to share the beauty of their homes and gardens in a unique non-profit charity event to provide funds for community outreach and preservation programs. During each day of the tour a different neighborhood is featured. Guests are offered the opportunity to visit approximately six sites, which include both private homes and/or gardens during a three hour period. Tours are self-guided, so you may visit the tour sites in any order and at your own pace and Tour volunteers will assist you. The homes vary in age, …read more

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The Pirate House, Savannah, Georgia

Posted by on December 29th 2006 to Haunted Places, Restaurants, Southern Byways, Southern Food, Things to See in Georgia Tagged georgia, Savannah, The-Pirates-House

“When we arrived in Savannah, we asked around for one of the best places in town to eat. We received several referrals to this place – The Pirate’s House. Not only did we hear that the food was incredible, but a few people said that it had a ghost story or two associated with the place.”

It even looks spooky in broad daylight! But the best was still to come. The waitress gave the diners permission to roam around the areas of the restaurant that had yet to open. And they managed to snap some very interesting photos.
The Pirate House

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Ghost Talk, Ghost Walk – Savannah, Georgia

Posted by on May 26th 2006 to Cities of the South, Haunted Places, Things to See in Georgia Tagged Ghost-Talk-Ghost-Walk, hauntings, Savannah

“Ghost Talk Ghost Walk offers a one of a kind experience that no other ghost tour can offer. Enjoy the regular Ghost Walk and hear the legends that lie beneath the haunting tales of Savannah, and on Saturday and Sunday evenings reserve space on a special tour that includes an after hour visit to the Juliette Gordon Low House, Savannah’s first National Landmark. Costumed guides will transport you back in time as you listen to the romantic legend of General Gordon’s ghost. Your spine will tingle if you are one of the lucky ones there when the haunted window blinds …read more

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