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Travel Q&A and Tips

Where do the locals hang out in Savannah?

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10 Places Locals Love to Eat in Savannah The Pirates’ House. Crystal Beer Parlor. Leopold’s Ice Cream. Treylor Park. Vic’s On The River. Green Truck Neighborhood Pub. Forsyth Farmers’ Market. Savannah State Farmers Market. What street in Savannah has all the bars? There’s a strip on Congress Street, right next to City Market, famous in […]

Is Atlanta cheap or expensive?

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Thankfully, Atlanta is a relatively affordable place to live. The cost of living as a whole is 2% lower than the national average. For a bit more perspective on what that means, see the chart above. As you can see, it’s about the same as Dallas, a little cheaper than Miami, and a LOT cheaper […]

What is there to do outside of Savannah Ga?

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5 Must-Do Adventures Near Savannah, Georgia Hiking and Camping on Skidaway Island. Skidaway Island State Park is a favorite local retreat. Sightseeing at Wormsloe Historic Site. Beaches and Surfing on Tybee Island. Sea Kayaking to Little Tybee Island. Wildlife Viewing on Pinckney Island. What is close to Savannah? 15 Best Day Trips from Savannah Golden […]

Is Atlanta on the coast?

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Atlanta is not a coastal city (as in a city that sits right on the water on the Atlantic Coast like a Savannah, Charleston, Miami, Norfolk, etc). Is Atlanta a coastal city? About Atlanta. The satellite view shows Atlanta, the capital and most populous city of the State of Georgia in the United States. Georgia […]

Do you need a car in Savannah?

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Savannah On Wheels and Electric Bikes of Savannah are two companies that received praise from recent travelers. Having a car will be helpful, especially if you plan on staying in the outskirts or visiting nearby attractions like Tybee Island or the Wormsloe State Historic Site. What can you do in Savannah without a car? To […]

Can you live in Savannah Georgia without a car?

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If you stay in the historic district you won’t need a car. It’s walkable, less than 2.5 square miles, full of shaded squares among the restored neighborhoods. Assuming you’re flying in to the Savannah-Hilton Head Intl. Airport, take a taxi to your downtown hotel, or see if your hotel provides an airport shuttle. Do you […]

What is Savannah safe?

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What is Savannah Safe? It is your commitment to help stop the spread of COVID-19 with cleaning and disinfecting protocols to help ensure the health and safety of everyone in your places of business. Together, Savannah and its surrounding communities are working hard to mitigate the spread of COVID-19. Is Savannah a safe place? Savannah […]

Is Atlanta rich or poor?

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1 for income inequality. A new report on income inequality in the United States is out, and once again Atlanta ranks as the city with the highest gap between rich and poor. How poor is Atlanta? The poverty rate in Atlanta is 22.4%. One out of every 4.5 residents of Atlanta lives in poverty. How […]

What is the best part of Atlanta to stay in?

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The best areas to stay in Atlanta Best Area to Stay: Midtown. Downtown Atlanta. Buckhead & North Atlanta. Cobb Galleria. Perimeter Center. Near Atlanta International Airport. College Park. What is the nicest part of Atlanta? 20 Best Atlanta Neighborhoods in 2021 Buckhead. At an average 1-bedroom rent price of, $1,866 per month, Buckhead is one […]

Can you swim in the ocean in Savannah Georgia?

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Savannah may be in Georgia’s Lowcountry coastal region, but it’s a river port town, so it doesn’t have any beaches of its own. You’ll have to get in the car and drive to go swimming at the beach.Two islands near Savannah are connected to the mainland by bridges and have public swimming beaches. Can you […]

When did Savannah surrender Sherman?

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Document for December 22nd: Telegram from General William T. Sherman to President Abraham Lincoln announcing the surrender of Savannah, Georgia, as a Christmas present to the President. 12/22/1864. When did Sherman leave Savannah? Early in 1865, Sherman and his men left Savannah and pillaged and burned their way through South Carolina to Charleston. Why did […]

How far is Atlanta from Texas flying?

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The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Texas and Atlanta is 1,464 km= 910 miles. If you travel with an airplane (which has average speed of 560 miles) from Texas to Atlanta, It takes 1.62 hours to arrive. How far is Atlanta from Texas by plane? Flight time from Atlanta, GA to Dallas, TX […]

Why is Atlanta hazy?

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ATLANTA — If you saw a haze over the city this morning, it wasn’t morning fog. Smoke from huge wildfires that are burning out of control across the west have drifted over the east coast. Why is it smoky in Atlanta today? The smoky skies across much of metro Atlanta are thanks to northerly winds […]

Is Atlanta bigger than Birmingham?

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Of course, there’s no competition now—Metropolitan Birmingham’s population is about 1.2 million and Atlanta’s is over 5.5 million. What city is bigger than Atlanta? 10 Largest Cities in Georgia Rank Name 2021 Pop. 1 Atlanta 524,067 2 Augusta 199,614 3 Columbus 198,969 4 Macon County 153,671 Is Atlanta considered a big city? Atlanta is also […]