Two Day Trips from Savannah
You might have noticed I got a little bit behind on blogging earlier this year… so this post is from the spring, but I hope you enjoy it!
My mom and stepdad live in New Jersey during the summers. During the winters, they live in the magical little town of Savannah, Georgia. They’ve been snow-birding for a while now, so I’ve gotten to visit Savannah many times and, of course, I have my Savannah favorites.
But since I’ve visited the city so many times, sometimes I like to get off the beaten path. My mom has taken me to do many wonderful things not too far away, and in my opinion, these are some of the best day trips from Savannah.
Bluffton, South Carolina
Bluffton is a small, quaint little town that would be cute to visit on any old day. But in my opinion, the best day to visit is for Mayfest.
This year was my second time visiting for Mayfest (and for Mother’s Day), and even though it rained, it was still a hit.
We started by browsing the little shops in Bluffton. Then we walked through some of the vendor tents before it started to downpour. It was the perfect opportunity to duck into a store that was serving mimosas and to grab lunch at The Cottage. Their shrimp and grits are so good!
Although the rainstorm put a damper on the outdoor activities, we still got to experience some of the joys of Mayfest. The last time we came, we got to watch the pie-eating contest and the silly “ugly dog contest”. It’s always a fun-filled day in Bluffton!
2. Tybee Island
Another favorite day trip from Savannah is out to the beach at Tybee Island. It had been a few years since I last visited Tybee, and I was due for a return. I’d love to try surfing there someday, but the conditions are pretty inconsistent. Instead, my mom and I stopped to explore the lighthouse and museum.
And had a surprisingly delicious lunch of oysters and hot dogs at Sea Wolf! It was the perfect Mother’s Day celebration, and both trips made for an entertaining rainy/overcast weekend.
There are so many fun things to do in Savannah that you might not need to stray from the beaten path, but if it strikes your fancy, these are two nearby trips I would definitely recommend.