Here’s your guide to exploring Savannah. | Photo by @aframeaerials
The new year brings new adventures. But the airport isn’t always fun. Consider a road trip to Savannah instead.
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: ~148,000
🎟️ 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.
🍔 Eat
Sorry Charlie’s Oyster Bar | 116 W. Congress St.
Head to the historic district to enjoy local delicacies at this storied joint. Don’t overthink this one — get some oysters.
🏨 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 foyers and hallways.
Aquarium Aglow at the South Carolina Aquarium | 5:30-9 p.m. | South Carolina Aquarium | $26+ | Enter an enchanting world of captivating colors and inspiring illuminations at the aquarium after dark. Don’t miss festive photo ops, sweet treats, Scuba Claus, and more.*
How to shift from perfection to presence in the new year
Presented by Modern Minds
A mindset rooted in abundance doesn’t ignore growth; it makes growth sustainable. | Photo via Modern Minds
January often arrives loaded with expectations: scroll less, do more, improve faster.
The familiar script pushes perfection over presence — but Modern Minds therapist Tina Kaminski offers a gentler alternative rooted in awareness rather than self-criticism.
“Most of us enter the new year chasing perfection,” Kaminski says. “But awareness alone is enough to pause, breathe, and consider a more balanced way forward.”
Instead of asking what to cut back, she suggests asking what can be added to support wellbeing.
Yogic principles, she explains, remind us that growth is a process, not a finish line. Each moment offers information about what is needed now.
When the pressure for immediate transformation is released, space opens for meaningful change. Kaminski points to a few simple, supportive additions:
Movement that feels good
Meals that truly fuel
And connections that uplift
The year ahead doesn’t need more demands; rather, it needs room to breathe.
North Charleston’s Maya Del Sol Kitchen is moving to a new location. Chef Raul Sanchez is moving the Mexican eatery a few blocks away to 3225 Rivers Ave. The original spot is closing on Saturday, Jan. 3, and the new location opens a month later. (Post and Courier)
State
It was quite the year for South Carolina’s sea cows. Officials with the state’s Department of Natural Resources say they received a record-breaking 289 manatee sighting reports in 2025, almost double the usual amount. If you ever see one, you can use this form to help officials gather information. (Post and Courier)
Announced
Uber recently expanded its Women Preferences pilot program to Charleston. That means women can request women drivers when booking their ride, and the preference can also be added to teen accounts. (WCBD)
Real Estate
By now, you’ve probably heard about the $28 million home for sale on Charleston’s Battery. The photos are spectacular, but this drone fly-through offers an even better peek inside. (WSJ + Keen Eye Marketing)
Kids
Don’t let the little ones miss out on New Year’s Eve fun. Head to the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry for its annual Noon Year’s Eve celebration from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow, Dec. 31, where creative fun and a midday countdown await.
Watch
The Lowcountry is a beautiful part of the world. And arguably, sunset is the most beautiful time of day to enjoy it. Indulge your romantic side and head to one of these gorgeous spots to enjoy some prismatic pyrotechnics. (@mpeacockmedia)
Job
Our Job Board has 240,000+ active job listings. Explore openings in healthcare, education, manufacturing, and beyond. Roles for all experience levels are hiring now. Find a new gig for 2026.
Psst — choose between a free Nighttime Nourisher or High Dose Hero with any purchase of Canary’s science-backed supplements until tomorrow, December 31. Think: waking up rested with energy, easing joint pain the natural way, or optimizing urinary tract health.*
Number
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The Buy
Ten minute daily language lessons, on sale for 65% off with Babbel’s New Year’s Sale. Unlock expert-built lessons, podcasts, and speaking practice to make learning a new language feel easy and actually stick — it’s a smart way to kick off the year with a habit you’ll be proud you started.*
I hope you had a wonderful holiday season full of laughter and joy. If you can’t stomach another social occasion (like me), a night on the couch with a pizza sounds like a great way to ring in the new year.
For something more adventurous, our events calendar is full to the brim with NYE fun.
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