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Walk in the footsteps of Civil War soldiers at Fort Pulaski National Monument. For more military history, catch a cannon firing at Old Fort Jackson. 2. Be one with nature. Mother Nature thrives here. Put down the electronic devices and join her. Visit native animals in natural enclosures along the nature trail at Oatland Island Wildlife Center. Meet sea turtles and other aquatic life at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center's home on Tybee's North Beach. Be amazed at Bonaventure Cemetery, one of Savannah's most beautiful green spaces. 3. Become cultured. From theaters and museums to art enclaves, opportunities abound to be educated and inspired. Transport yourself to another era at the American Prohibition Museum and the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum. Catch impressive contemporary works at the Jepson Center for the Arts. Feast your eyes on cutting-edge modern art installations and breathtaking fashion displays at the SCAD Museum of Art. Discover the Cinematic Sites of Savannah, which brings you up close and personal with city's most famous locations caught on film. Fill your calendar at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts, with everything from live music to classic movies, or check out the evolving schedule of Victory North in the Starland District. Discover your hidden talent via classes at the Otis S. Johnson Cultural Arts Center or inspire your child with performing art opportunities in high-quality stage productions at Savannah Children's Theatre. 4. Yum, yum, get ya some. From classic shrimp and grits to divine ice cream made the old-fashioned way, we consider eating a pastime. Dine on classic Southern fare, whether you're looking for fine dining at The Olde Pink House, a home-style experience at Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room or a sweet treat, like a scoop of the Savannah Socialite at Leopold's Ice Cream. The two massive smokestacks on the west end of River Street mark Plant Riverside District, where a dozen-plus eateries take you from Africa to Japan to Mexico. Dine under the stars or stroll with food in hand as you check out the rooftop bars, shopping and entertainment. Located just steps from Forsyth Park and tucked inside chic Hotel Bardo, the coastal-Italian restaurant Saint Bibiana rakes in rave reviews. Explore the menu and the space at Cohen's Retreat, a renovated historic property that includes a bar, restaurant, event venue and shop, the Brown Dog Market. Traffic in some fun fare at a variety of food trucks. Options rotate at food truck parks in Starland Yard. Or catch one like Bowtie Barbecue Co. coming to a neighborhood, festival or outdoor event near you. Discover hard-to-find, limited- production wines at Limestone Wines, or pair sips and shopping with a visit to The Joy Club, an intimate wine and coffee bar inside Emily McCarthy that offers a curated selection from female- owned wine labels. 5. Enjoy life in a coastal community. Now that you have Tybee Island in your backyard — just 20 minutes from downtown Savannah — all your friends and family are going to want to come visit. Fuel up with an espresso drink, cold brew, organic tea, frappe or smoothie from Tybean Art & Coffee Bar. Then race to the top of the lighthouse at Tybee Island Light Station and Museum. Explore coastal Georgia's tidal rivers and creeks, marshes and shoreline with Captain Derek's Dolphin Adventure. Catch the sunrise or moonrise from the Atlantic after a leisurely stroll on the Tybee Beach Pier. Then head to Tybee Market for freshly prepared cinnamon rolls. (You can even call ahead to place your order.) Hang ten, ride your boogie board or soak up some rays (after ample applications of sunscreen) on Tybee Island's beaches. Victory North V I S I T S A V A N N A H 22 SAVANNAHCHAMBER.COM L I V I N G H E R E

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