Forsyth Park is located in the historic district of Savannah. It boasts gorgeous walking paths, a children’s play area, a popular cafe, a Fragrant Garden for the visually impaired, tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer and frisbee areas, and more. There is also a gorgeous fountain at the north end of the park that was added in 1858 and brings to mind the fountains in the Place de la Concorde in Paris. The fountain is turned green every St. Patrick’s Day due to the city’s deep Irish heritage.
Coligny Circle is a popular roundabout that serves as a distinct landmark and meeting point to the people of Hilton Head. Enjoying a prime seaside location near Coligny Beach, this place gets crowded with families and students during Sundays and especially during summers when a number of festivals and cultural activities are held. The nearby beach park offers passersby and revelers attractive options in the form of beach volleyball, lawn chairs and umbrellas. Numerous beach facing cafes and eateries dot this area and complete a perfect day out in sunny South Carolina.
The historic Georgia State Railroad Museum is a cultural delight that is sure to please museum goers of all ages. Originally called the Roundhouse Railroad Museum, today this establishment is listed as a National Historic Landmark and draws crowds that wander its halls, learning about the history of the locomotive. Step inside the museum and step back in time by learning about the inner workings of trains.
A collection of model ships and maritime paintings fills this museum dedicated to the sea. Even the building has a nautical history. The William Scarborough House was built in 1819 for the president of the Savannah Steamship Company, who was responsible for building the SS Savannah, the first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean. A model of the Savannah is on display, as is one of a sinking Titanic and many more ships. Be sure to stroll through the beautiful garden that spans 2 acres (0.81 hectares) in area.
Since 1992, Savannah's Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences has pursued an effort to preserve and completely restore The Owens-Thomas House, circa 1819. The granddaughter of longtime Congressman and Savannah Mayor George Welshman Owens donated the house and its contents to the art museum in 1951. Now, as a gallery of period art and furnishings and classic architecture, The Owens-Thomas House is open for visitors to explore.
This stunning home is where the Juliette Low founded the Girl Scouts and held many early Girl Scout meetings and training. Dating to 1821, the house is an interesting blend of Regency architecture and Victorian-style additions. The tour includes a memorial to Julliette Gordon Low and a Girl Scouts museum.