Thanksgiving | Savannah Short Road Trip

Thanksgiving | Savannah Short Road Trip "Laid-Back" Travel Diary 🦃 Procrastination is the worst (okay fine, I just didn’t want to write my final paper—we’ve all been there 😂) First, let’s talk about transportation! It takes about 3.5 hours to drive from Athens to Savannah. The traffic was amazing during Thanksgiving—basically no jams, and the smooth ride put me in a great mood 🚗～ 🏨 Accommodation: Downtown Core I stayed right in the city center this time, and it’s highly recommended if you don’t have a car! You can walk to all the old buildings, and the main attractions are close to each other—strolling around slowly is so relaxing～ But! Having a car backfired: the hotel parking fee was crazy expensive! Later, I found out the parking garage next door was free for Thanksgiving! Felt like such a fool 😤 🍽️ Food: Checking Out Century-Old Restaurants 1️⃣ Collins Quarter It’s a pretty popular spot, but the food was just “decent brunch”—nothing super impressive 😐. A friend said the Forsyth Park location is better, but I didn’t get to try it, so that’s a little regret～ 2️⃣ Crystal Beer Parlor The front desk lady from the trolley tour recommended this place, and it didn’t disappoint! The grits were creamy and flavorful, and the crab soup was so delicious I wanted to lick the bowl—but it’s easy to get full. Unfortunately, I was driving and had taken medicine, so I couldn’t try their signature beer. Such a bummer 🍻 3️⃣ Leopold‘s Ice Cream Basically a must-visit century-old ice cream shop for anyone in Savannah, but I have to rant: the “tuffi” flavor is so average! ! Highly recommend banana and coffee chips—everyone in our group loved them～ Go for the child size; the portion is just right, and you won’t feel too full after 🥲 4️⃣ E-tang A friend said this is the “only edible Chinese restaurant” in Savannah, and it lived up to the hype! The soup dumplings are made fresh—bite into them and the soup bursts out, so tasty 👍; the other dishes are good too, with huge portions and great value. Go early—when it’s full during peak hours, it’s the most Chinese people I’ve seen in Savannah, which instantly made me feel at home～ 📝 Other Maybe Useful Tips 1️⃣ Trolley Tour I planned to take it, but I walked around and saw all the main attractions on the first day 😂. Recommend buying tickets online in advance and starting in the morning—tickets are valid for the whole day, and you’ll see the trolleys everywhere. You can get on and off whenever you want. But note: in winter, there’s no glass on the trolley, so it’s pretty cold when the wind blows. Wear more layers! 2️⃣ Ghost Tour Didn’t go at all, haha! My friend and I both thought it probably wouldn’t be interesting—way better to hang out in the park and soak up the sun～ 3️⃣ Classic Check-In Spots Visited Forsyth Park and the Forrest Gump filming location, but the iconic bench is long gone. Just took photos to capture the vibe～ 4️⃣ River Street Super worth a walk! During the day, you can enjoy the river view and shop; at night, the lights come on and it’s so atmospheric. There are also dinner cruises (but my friend and I weren’t interested, so we skipped it) 🌊 5️⃣ Churches Savannah’s churches are really beautiful! Walking inside instantly calms you down—solemn and healing. Definitely recommend a visit～ ⛪ 6️⃣ Candle Shop There’s a candle shop downtown that smells amazing! I still think about that scent after coming back—regret not buying one 😭 7️⃣ Tip Reminder True to its reputation as a tourist and retirement city, tips here usually start at 20%. Remember to calculate that when paying the bill! I didn’t go to too many places this time, but Savannah’s overall vibe is “laid-back”—even just switching places with friends to walk in the park and sunbathe felt like recharging my energy 🍂. Who knows the joy of a “lazy-style” trip better than us! #Savannah#ThanksgivingTravel#RoadTrip#TravelGuide#DayTri#DailyLife