first planned city in the United States
by General James Oglethorpe founded in 1733 and Savannah, the first planned city was to be in what would be the United States. Using a distinctive grid pattern, General Oglethorpe, a representative of King George II, drew plans for a city consisting of park-filled squares and circles by houses, shops and other buildings is limited. Built some of the first structures in Savannah and other in the 19th century remain today. You are in Savannah Historic District, a National Historic Landmark area.
York Street and Abercorn Street on Oglethorpe Square
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Moon Pies® and RC Cola
The Thunderbird Inn ,. It is on the edge of the Savannah Historic District, bills itself as "the most popular hotels in Savannah." The estate is neither a guest house nor an hotel, a two story motel with exterior corridors. This motel was built in 1964, describes himself as having "smart southern retro decor." Upon arrival, guests receive fresh, hot popcorn. When entering their rooms there is a moon Pie® are on her pillow and cans RC Cola. The free continental breakfast consisting of KrispyKreme ® Donuts and a selection of fruit juices. There is a coffee / tea maker in each room.
a cultural event ... RC Cola and Moon Pie Festival
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oldest hotel in Downtown Savannah
The Marshall House, 1851 designed by entrepreneur Mary Marshall, is the oldest hotel in Savannah Historic District. Renovated at least five times, many original features remain from the property - brick walls, doors, fireplaces, windows, wooden floors, moldings, high ceilings and stairs. Some bathrooms have baths with antique claw foot. The hotel serves a complimentary wine and cheese in the library every Sunday through Thursday evening. Guestroom amenities include free Wi-Fi and high-speed Internet access, high-definition LCD flat-screen television, CD player, coffee maker and mini-fridge.
The Marshall House
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45 Bistro
The 1852 built, 45 Bistro a fine dining establishment located next to the Marshall House. Open only for dinner, the restaurant, with exposed brick walls, showcases paintings by local artists.
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Things to Do in Savannah
A comprehensive List of what appears in Savannah in a TripAdvisor items. Visit the Davenport House Museum, renovated 19th century Federal-style home of master builder Isaiah Davenport. Antique lovers will appreciate the interior of the Hamilton-Turner House. This allegedly haunted Victorian house features 17th and 18th century antiques in the rooms. Chippewa Square, named for the Battle of Chippewa in the War of 1812, is the location of the Forrest Gump "chocolate box" scene.
Davenport House Museum
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Hamilton-Turner House
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Chippewa Square
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Send us your Savannah Stories
When you are choosing who wish you had - staying in a motel, a free moon -Torten provided ® on your pillow and a can of RC Cola, or stay in a restored 1851 hotel that provided a free wine and cheese in the library of the hotel in the evening are available to guests? Please share your thoughts on this subject. (There is no "right" or "wrong" answer.)
Have you stayed in Savannah? What did you get to this part of town?
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