Budget-Friendly TIPS TO SAVE The Kress offers guests condo-style suites, including full kitchens as well as washers and dryers. Here you can make your own meals for a day – maybe even pack a beach picnic – to fully maximize your vacation food budget. Take a day trip to the beach for a peaceful day in the sand – the northern tip of St. Simons Island to Gould’s Inlet is the perfect spot. Listen to the soothing calls of shore birds, and let the gentle waves lap over your feet as you and your partner make footprints down the beach. Tote your paddleboard along and catch some waves, or cuddle up on a bench as the sun sinks below the horizon and the sky is painted shades of pink, yellow, and purple. Plan for at least one evening out – a date night to remember. At Indigo Shanty , American classics merge with Mexican and Caribbean flare for decadent plates, like sesame-crusted catfish and fresh-caught seafood glazed in housemade jerk sauce and topped with pineapple salsa. Request a patio table to dine in an enchanting outdoor atmosphere complete with strings of twinkling fairy lights and a towering oak. Order a thick slice of their sweet Georgia peach pound cake topped with vanilla-bean ice cream, spiced pecans, and a drizzle of bourbon-caramel sauce. You may want to order individual slices of this cake (it’s that good). Simple yet sophisticated, Reid’s Apothecary serves a mix of classic Southern treats, like shrimp and grits, and fusion dishes like pulled-duck nachos topped with crispy wontons, creamy brie, grilled cabbage, and more. Just remember to plan ahead – a locals’ favorite hangout, Reid’s is best enjoyed with a reservation. After your meal, secret away to the restaurant’s hidden lounge, The Study – you’ll need a password to enter! Indulge in a handcrafted cocktail or two as you listen to live music and gaze at each other across a low-lit table. Down the street, a lit-up, marquee-style sign tempts you to sample local culture and history at the stately Historic Ritz Theatre . Sit back in cushy red seats on the balcony level and watch retro films flit across the silver screen, laugh or cry from the first row at a theatrical performance, or admire the latest art exhibition. EXPLOREGEORGIA.ORG 57
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