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The ultimate road trip to Savannah

Here’s your guide to exploring Savannah. | Photo by @aframeaerials

Itching to get out of town, Charlestonians? Skip those pesky airport security lines and jump in your car for a road trip to Savannah instead. From an afternoon stroll at Forsyth Park to the Southern sushi dish at The Olde Pink House — we’re spilling all the details on how to have an unforgettable time in the 912.

📍 Essential info

Drive time: ~2 hours
Year city was established: 1733
Est. population: ~147,000

🍔 Eat

The Olde Pink House | 23 Abercorn St.
Dig into quintessential Southern dishes like the jumbo lump crab cake and fried shrimp while admiring the building’s unique architecture. We think this bright restaurant would fit right in on Rainbow Row.

The Grey | 109 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Have you ever dined in a former Greyhound Bus Terminal? Now’s your chance. This restored art deco restaurant’s brunch menu features classic bites like biscuits and gravy and fried chicken, plus a dinner menu with oysters, scallops, and pork.

CHS_forsythpark_FEB2023 — The iconic Forsyth Park fountain is pretty special. | Photo by Philip Arambula

🎟️ Experience

Forsyth Park | 2 W. Gaston St.
Take a stroll through this 30+ acre park recognized as the city’s oldest and largest public park. Pro tip: Snag a photo in front of the Forsyth Park fountain, known as one of Savannah’s most photographed landmarks.

Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour | Locations vary
Want to explore the city without making the trek by foot? Grab a ticket for this guided trolley tour picking up and dropping off every 20 minutes and expect to pass 100+ sites.

🏨 Stay

The Marshall House | 123 E. Broughton St.
Book a room at this four-story historic hotel built in 1851 in the center of the Historic District. Psst: This hotel is rumored to be haunted, with reported ghost sightings in the foyers and hallways.

Tap the button below to explore four more recommendations in the “Hostess City of the South.”

EXPLORE SAVANNAH LIKE A PRO

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B. 4-6 hours
C. 6+ hours
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Wednesday, March 1

Restorative Yoga | Wednesday, March 1 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | CornerCopia James Island, 1230 Camp Rd., Charleston | $20 | Spend an hour moving through deep stretching, breath work, and heart work with local instructor Alex Clark — all levels are welcome.
The Sound of Charleston | Wednesday, March 1 | 7-8:15 p.m. | Circular Congregational Church, 150 Meeting St., Charleston | $26-$28 | Experience the sounds that define the Holy City during a 75-minute live concert.

Thursday, March 2

Luxury Aged French Wine Tasting | Thursday, March 2 | 6-7:30 p.m. | FortyEight Wine Bar & Kitchen, 547 Freshfields Dr., Kiawah Island | $99.48 | Grab a ticket to sample four wines with small-bite pairings.
City of Charleston Wine + Food Street Fest | Thursday, March 2 | 6-9 p.m. | King and Ann streets, Charleston | Free | Attend this family-friendly block party highlighting the local culinary, craft, and small business communities — food and drinks will be available for purchase.

Friday, March 3

Fossil Friday with the Natural History Department | Friday, March 3 | 3:30-4:30 p.m. | The Charleston Museum, 360 Meeting St., Charleston | Free | Head to the Bunting Natural History Gallery lab to hear about current projects and identify your fossil finds.
Music @ Two Blokes | Friday, March 3 | 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Two Blokes Brewing, 547 Long Point Rd., Ste. 101, Mount Pleasant | Free | Jam out to tunes with roots in folk, blues, and country heritage from Drew Marler and grab a bite from the RiverDogs Food Truck.

Saturday, March 25

Palmetto Park Jam | Saturday, March 25 | 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. | Palmetto Islands County Park, 444 Needlerush Pkwy., Mount Pleasant | $20-$25 | Grateful Dead fans, rejoice — the popular local tribute band, The Reckoning, is returning to Palmetto Islands County Park.*

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Weather

82º | Mostly cloudy | 7% chance of rain

Sunrise + sunset

Rise: 6:46 a.m.
Set: 6:18 p.m.

Tide

Low: 9:40 a.m. + 9:46 p.m.
High: 3:19 a.m. + 3:46 p.m.

Biz

Bistro A Vin restaurant and cocktail bar (40 Archdale St.) is relocating to the former Cafe Framboise site at 159 Market St. The local spot is expected to rebrand as Azur, featuring an updated menu, and the space on Archdale Street will become a private event space. 🍴 (The Post and Courier)

Civic

One Region, an economic recovery and resiliency plan, has been presented to the Berkeley-Charleston-Dorchester Council of Governments (BCDCOG). The plan highlights improvement opportunities across the Tri-County region through six action areas. Learn more. 📃 (WCSC)

Try This

Heads up: Roper St. Francis Healthcare is offering free hands-only CPR classes on various dates in March, with the first workshop held on Tuesday, March 7 at K. Hovnanian’s Four Seasons at Lakes of Cane Bay. Find out how to sign up. (WCSC)

Traffic

On Saturday, March 4, Ocean Boulevard will be closed to thru traffic starting at 6 a.m. between Pavilion Drive and 10th Avenue and parking will not be permitted in the area to accommodate Isle of Palms’ annual Front Beach Fest this weekend. The road is expected to reopen by 7 p.m. 🚘 (WCBD)

Open

What has Charleston’s coffee scene bean up to? Recently, The Bean Counter opened its doors in Hanahan (near Dashi), offering up specialty drinks, pastries, and all the homey vibes. We recommend trying the brown sugar cinnamon latte. ☕

Job

Mark your calendars: The Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System is hosting a job fair next Thursday, March 9, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Part-time and full-time roles will be available, including food service workers, housekeepers, and laborers. Head to the Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center at 109 Bee St. (Holy City Sinner)

Community

The Town of Edisto Beach and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Charleston District recently signed an agreement that initiated the pre-construction phase of a project set to construct a 15-ft shoreline-facing dune on the beach. The project is anticipated to mitigate storm risk and may begin in 2025. (WCBD)

Sports

In case you missed it, we got the scoop from Crush Yard‘s Director of Pickleball/Head Pro, Dan Levine, about everything the soon-to-open pickleball club will offer. Take a sneak peek.

Travel

What’s your vacation vibe — cozy, luxurious, or chic? For a cozy stay, look no further than this snug and cheerful getaway on beachy St. Simons Island, Georgia. For luxury, book this lush Hawaiian resort on the island of Kaua’i. And for the chicest of stays, peep this renovated house right here in downtown Charleston.*

Shop

What we’re eyeing: Zulily’s sneaker shop and some fresh kicks for spring. Shop street styles from Nike, versatile New Balance picks, or fashionable Tory Burch sneakers all on sale now. 👟*

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Development

The International African American Museum has released an updated opening date

The museum will be located at 14 Wharfside St. | Photo by @mattwoolseysc

Officials have set a new opening date of Tuesday, June 27 for the International African American Museum after experiencing complications with heating and cooling systems that led to a postponed opening announcement in December.

The multi-million dollar project is expected to feature nine core exhibition galleries, a special exhibition gallery, and a “floating” gallery, an African Ancestors Memorial Garden, 700+ artifacts, and 1,000 image and media collection pieces.

Community events are expected to be held leading up to the official opening date. More details to come.

Want to get involved with the museum before its official opening? Join the mailing list to receive the latest updates or take a look at upcoming events that are free to attend.

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THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Alexandra.

Editor’s pick: Any Pitbull fans out there? In case you haven’t heard, the Grammy Award-winning artist is headed to the Holy City on May 11, and tickets are set to be released this Friday, March 3.

My group chat has already been buzzing about Mr. Worldwide’s visit to Riverfront Park, and I thought I’d bring y’all up to speed if this concert wasn’t already on your radar. I mean, I think “Timber” would be pretty fun to see live. 🎵 (WCBD)

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Learn about a new pickleball club headed to Mount Pleasant, here.

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