For an invigorating vacation with plenty of recreational resources, check out one of the oldest cities in the United States: Savannah, Georgia. Savannah's neighborhood squares give every block its own charming personality, with historic architecture, cemeteries, parks and playgrounds. Neighborhoods surrounding downtown Savannah are diverse, with rural farmland on one side and southern salt marshes and sandy beaches on the other. Savannah is a vacation haven for foodies, history buffs and recreation lovers.
Coastal Islands
Savannah's intracoastal waterways are the natural home of deer, fiddler crabs, egrets, raccoons and migrating birds. At the Skidaway Island State Park, you can climb an observation tower to watch the wildlife, or stroll through the salt marsh and maritime forest trails. Check out the birding station, reptile room and giant ground sloth replica, as well as cultural and natural exhibits at the interpretive center. The state park's campground has primitive and developed sites for tent camping, plus RV campsites with hookups.
Old Country
Savannah's Old Country area, west of historic downtown Savannah, is a combination of rolling hills and deciduous forests. Old Country is mainly farmland, where you can pick up fresh produce at the seasonal farm stands, or tour orchards and vineyards sampling the local cuisine. The forests and natural areas in this area provide hiking trails and wildlife viewing opportunities as well as ponds for swimming and kayaking. If you've never climbed a 200-year-old oak tree, the Red Gate Farms RV Park might be the perfect place to try it.
Ogeechee River
The Ogeechee River runs along the northern border of the Fort Stewart Army base. Giant oak trees strung with Spanish moss that drips into the glassy waters make for an idyllic setting for canoeing or kayaking. The Bellaire Woods RV campground makes a nice base camp for excursions into the Okeefenokee swamp for watching wildlife or water sports. This area is about 15 minutes from downtown Savannah and has rugged trails for hiking and mountain biking.
Tybee Beach
Technically, Tybee Beach is its own city just east of Savanna's northern end, but this coastal town is an important link to Savannah's history and recreation. Diving, swimming, boating, hiking, fishing, bicycling and numerous other beach activities are available.
Close to historic downtown Savannah, Tybee Beach visitors have access to a wide variety of healthy restaurants in the city, including, of course, the freshest seafood. Plus, Savannah's famous garden squares are ideal for walking tours of architectural, literary and historical significance.
Historic Downtown Savannah
Be sure to save some energy for strolling the Riverfront shops and walking the historic neighborhoods of Savannah. Thrive is Savannah's first "Certified Green" restaurant and caters to the preferences of "locavores," preparing local organic foods in season from surrounding farms, orchards, wineries, ranches and dairies. Also downtown are art galleries, nightclubs and organized tours. Most RV campgrounds in Savannah are less than half an hour from the historic downtown. If you're just boondocking overnight or restocking supplies, there are discount stores off of Highways 17 and 80, not far from downtown Savannah, which often allow overnight parking.
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