Budget-Friendly INSIDER TIP Visit during off-season (January through February) – exploring Georgia this time of year means guaranteed pleasant temperatures perfect for wandering Savannah destinations in comfort. Plus, you’re more likely to find alluring lodging deals. community. Many guides are descendants of the region’s formerly enslaved people and grew up among these reedy waterways. Hear their personal stories and learn about the Gullah language, religion, and life working in this former oyster and crab factory that now houses the museum. Wander through the white-walled galleries of the Savannah College of Art & Design ’s Museum of Art , where rotating exhibitions showcase the hems and ruffles of contemporary fashions and striking canvases with bold splashes of color. Attend special events where you can meditate amid the artwork or take a tour with an American Sign Language interpreter. For more history and art, snag a ticket for the Telfair Museums . Explore the manicured garden and period interiors at the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters , the sculpture gallery at the Telfair Academy , and the interactive art exhibitions at the Jepson Center . Your ticket is valid for a full week and gives you entrance to all three locations. Come for the Georgia History Festival in February, which includes a day of free access to museums and historical sites called Super Museum Sunday . Nearby Telfair is Leopold’s Ice Cream , a sweet Savannah tradition serving scoops since 1919. When hunger strikes, dine in revamped shipping containers at Starland Yard – a food-truck park and social hub for live music and weekly events, like prize-winning bingo. Try everything from handmade flautas and tender pulled-pork sandwiches to fresh-baked cookies and Georgia drafts. FROM TOP: CITY MARKET, SAVANNAH/CALEB JONES; FORSYTH PARK, SAVANNAH/CALEB JONES EXPLOREGEORGIA.ORG 59
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