RV Lifestyle 5. Re-enact your favourite moments from Forrest Gump Did you know that the Academy Award-winning film used a number of Savannah locations? I’ve already mentioned Chippewa Square, which is free to visit. The Independent Presbyterian Church (at the corner of Bull and Oglethorpe) was seen in the opening scenes, where a feather floats past the steeple. Debi’s Restaurant and Love’s Seafood were also used. Obviously, it’s not free to eat at the restaurants, but it’s worth the cost for film fans. 6. Tour the historic churches It’s impossible to walk around Savannah without noticing the church steeples. The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is the most well-known with its stained-glass windows and white exterior. They have free selfguided tours most days of the week, but they also accept donations. Independent Presbyterian –which was just mentioned – was rebuilt in 1891 after a devastating fire. Christ Church on Bull Street was built in 1733, making it the first house of worship in the state. The Historic First African Baptist Church opened in 1774, and features pews built by slaves and a subfloor used on the Underground Railroad. 7. Spend a day on Tybee Island If you’ve had enough fun downtown, head over to Tybee Island, Savannah’s beach town. You will pay to park and to dine at the many cafés and seafood restaurants, but the beach itself can be accessed free of charge. Check out the famous pier and admire the lighthouse, one of the few left on the Georgia coast. 8. Ride the ferry The Savannah Belles Ferry connects River Street with Hutchinson Island, home to the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center and the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa. It also stops in front of the Waving Girl statue at the Savannah Marriott Riverfront. You don’t have to be a guest of the hotels to ride the free ferry which operates daily from 7 a.m. to midnight. There are four boats – each named for an important woman in Savannah history: Juliette Gordon Low, Susie King Taylor, Florence Martus and Mary Musgrove. 9. Window shop on Broughton Street If you’re short on cash, visit Savannah’s shopping district to admire what they’re carrying. Make a mental list of all of the items you want to buy at The Paris Market and Brocante. Inhale the delicious chocolate aroma at Chocolat by Adam Turoni and browse for funky vintage goods at Civvie’s. Worth Pondering… Savannah is a lovely pastel dream of tight, cobbled streets. There are legendary scenes to rival any dreamed up by Tennessee Williams. —Rosemary Daniell Georgia Visitor Center First Baptist Church Cathedral of St. John the Baptist 26 | www.snowbirds.org
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