What to do and see in Georgia Coast, Georgia Coast: The Best Points of Interest & Landmarks

May 19, 2022 Venice Greaves

The Georgia Coast offers myriad sights for the visitor, from Savannah's cobblestone streets and charming towns and islands, to historic lighthouses, sand dunes, plantation era sites and the mysterious Okefenokee Swamp. Island hop from Savannah to Cumberland Island. Camp on the Colonial Coast under Spanish moss-draped oaks. Take a riverboat tour of Savannah. Walk with wild horses on Kingsland's beaches. Encounter alligators in the Swamp. Golf among marsh grass. Let the Georgia Coast work its charm.
Restaurants in Georgia Coast

1. Savannah College of Art and Design

Kiah Hall, 227 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, Savannah, GA 31402-2072 +1 912-525-7191 [email protected] http://www.scad.edu/
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5.0 based on 116 reviews

Savannah College of Art and Design

Reviewed By Queenbia22 - Montreal, Canada

Great little intro to the SCAD and it’s history! What a great school and a big part of Savannah’s history and culture

2. Get Your Muse On!

221 Business Center Dr, Saint Simons Island, GA 31522-2874 +1 912-268-0445 [email protected] http://www.getyourmuseon.com
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

Get Your Muse On!

3. Christ's Chapel

Memory Park, Riceboro, GA
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5.0 based on 2 reviews

Christ's Chapel

4. Johnson Square

Bull Street Between Bryan and Congress Streets, Savannah, GA
Excellent
56%
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4.5 based on 80 reviews

Johnson Square

A city square lined by giant oak trees and an obelisk honoring Nathanael Greene, a New England-born general.

Reviewed By Z7475THjasonj - Bristol, United States

Really like how the city has all of these squares with giant live oaks in them. Really tranquil place to just sit and people watch or just have some peace and quiet. This particular square is not very large but it is right across from the pink house restaurant. The habersham family used to own it and it is an expensive restaurant now.

5. Reynolds Square

Abercorn Street Between East Bryant and East Congress Streets, Savannah, GA 31401
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4.5 based on 68 reviews

Reynolds Square

City square with a statue of John Wesley and the Lucas Theater, which is being restored to its architectural glory of the 1920s.

Reviewed By RonWamberal - Sydney, Australia

Enjoyed the square both because of its beauty and location - walked through it a few times as it was central to most of my activities but what was most fascinating was the statue and history of John Wesley. Had no idea of his involvement here and it was quite an eye opener. Lovely square to sit and relax as so many people were doing.

6. Obediah's Okefenok

5115 Swamp Rd, Waycross, GA 31503-0002 +1 912-287-0090 http://okefenok.com/
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4.5 based on 4 reviews

Obediah's Okefenok

7. Wright Square

Bull Street Between West State and West York Streets, Savannah, GA
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4.5 based on 53 reviews

Wright Square

The monument in the middle of this historic square honors railroad magnate W.W. Gordon.

Reviewed By Texasirishblonde - Belton, United States

Sitting on the corner of State St and Bull St- it has an interesting history. The square contains 2 monuments one dedicated to William Washington Gordon and one to Tomo-Chi-Chi. It also has been nicknamed The Hanging Square because the first hanging in Savannah took place here. Alice Riley an Irish indentured servant was accused of murdering her abusive master by slitting his throat. She was pregnant at the time so they held her in jail until the birth of her son and hanged her immediately after giving birth. Unfortunately, her son died soon after because no one would assume care of an infant whose mother committed a crime. Incidentally, the old jail sits on the corner of the square and now houses a CVS Pharmacy. The pharmacy is the only CVS that closes early due to repeated reports of paranormal activity. The "hanging tree" still sits in the square and its branches overhang the pathway.

8. Oglethorpe Square

112 E State St Between E State St. And E York St. At Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401-3715 +1 912-354-8560 http://www.oglethorpeinn.com
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4.5 based on 70 reviews

Oglethorpe Square

Town square named for Georgia's founder, James Oglethorpe.

Reviewed By TXMARTINS - Atlanta, United States

Charming large square with huge sweeping moss trees, a bubbly fountain and tons of benches. Surrounded by some stunning homes this is great place you will often find locals at. This fountain is known to be died green for St Patty’s.

9. Columbia Square

Habersham Street Between East State and East York Streets, Savannah, GA +1 912-238-1453 http://www.savannah.com/columbia-square/
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4.5 based on 35 reviews

Columbia Square

The city square offers a restored federal house and a luxury inn.

Reviewed By samuel8248 - Nuremberg, Germany

One of the many squares in dtown Savannah. Filled with history and bench to sit. Good for a walk around it

10. Chippewa Square

Bull Street Between Hull Street and Perry Street, Savannah, GA 31401 +1 912-351-3837 http://savannahga.gov/index.aspx
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4.5 based on 575 reviews

Chippewa Square

Many historic attractions are located at this city square, which is named for the Battle of Chippewa in the War of 1812.

Reviewed By TheExplorerFamily - Somerset, United States

This pretty square is located on Bull Street – right in the path of several of our tour destinations. It was laid out in 1815, and named for the Battle of Chippewa during the War of 1812. In the center there is a 9-foor Bronze Statue of James Edward Oglethorpe – the great soldier and philanthropist who founded the Colony of Georgia. The four Lions at the corners of the huge base hold the Coat of Arms of Oglethorpe, plus the great Seals of the Colony of Georgia, the State of Georgia and the City of Savannah. The Statue faces Southward symbolizing the warding off the threat of Spain's imperial ambitions to the young colony. The artist who created this impressive Memorial Statue, completed in 1910, was one of America’s foremost sculptors – Daniel Chester French (very famous for his collaboration with Henry Bacon to create the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC). The Square is shady and soothing, and most people visit it expecting to see the bench occupied by Forrest Gump in the movie of the same name with Tom Hanks as the actor. Of course the famous bench was only there for the movie, and can be seen in the Museum of History near the Visitor Center. Just like the other lovely Squares, this one is also worth visiting.

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