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greymattermom

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105. It's an urban vs rural thing in Georgia

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Thu Jan 30, 2020, 08:55 AM

Jan 2020

like everywhere else. Savannah is more urban the the surrounding region.

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Has anyone ever been to Savannah, GA? [View all] smirkymonkey Jan 2020 OP

went a few years ago and loved it... dhill926 Jan 2020 #1

I love the architecture and just the overall general charm! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #5

Georgia. Turbineguy Jan 2020 #2

I don't know why, but I would think Savannah would be a little more liberal. smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #7

Maybe cuz they seem to value history and saving architecture. LakeArenal Jan 2020 #30

it is blue and votes accordingly. my niece and her family live there. we go visit every couple Kurt V. Jan 2020 #32

I was hoping so! Thanks for confirming! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #35

last time we were there my nephew in law ( retired miltary) was complaing that Hillary took Kurt V. Jan 2020 #78

There's an art college there, which probably helps. LisaM Jan 2020 #43

That's how I feel Corgigal Jan 2020 #8

It's an urban vs rural thing in Georgia greymattermom Jan 2020 #105

I went to a scientific conference in Atlanta back in the 80's.... Rollo Jan 2020 #3

Thanks! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #14

It's a great town. It went decidedly for Clinton in 2016, if that tells you anything. Hoyt Jan 2020 #4

That's good to hear! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #13

Did you ever watch the movie Corgigal Jan 2020 #6

I did a long time ago. Maybe I will watch it again. smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #10

A read about some great restaurants Corgigal Jan 2020 #16

Thank you Corgigal! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #21

Check out Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room - REAL old school Southern victuals jpak Jan 2020 #79

Thanks jpak! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #86

Don't go on St. Patrick's Day weekend. They have a huge 3-4 hour parade and it's a bit japple Jan 2020 #38

This Iowegian interested in food, history, and music had a great time. IADEMO2004 Jan 2020 #9

Great recommendation! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #11

Yes, its beautiful! KatyaR Jan 2020 #12

Thank you! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #15

Went with my daughter a few years ago, we had a wonderful time. katmondoo Jan 2020 #17

It just look like such a beautiful place! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #22

We took a tour of Savannah with a tour guide. We went by an old cemetery that had multiple Cousin Dupree Jan 2020 #18

Thanks Cousin Dupree! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #23

Absolutely love Savannah OriginalGeek Jan 2020 #19

Thank you so much OriginalGeek! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #24

We did a ghost tour. LisaM Jan 2020 #45

My personal favorite OriginalGeek Jan 2020 #108

Some years ago I went on a business trip to Columbus, GA. It was summer and hotter than abqtommy Jan 2020 #20

Thanks abqtommy! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #26

They have cruises around the SC outlying islands Recursion Jan 2020 #25

I was thinking it would be nice to go out to one of the islands as well. smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #27

Don't miss Charleston SC voteearlyvoteoften Jan 2020 #28

I was thinking of that as well, if it's not too far. smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #36

It's beautiful there radical noodle Jan 2020 #29

Thank you radical! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #37

It's hauntingly beautiful. dewsgirl Jan 2020 #31

It looks it. smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #41

You're welcome, there's a movie that features Savannah GA, dewsgirl Jan 2020 #53

I just rented it! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #56

You're welcome. Enjoy your trip. dewsgirl Jan 2020 #58

It's lovely old city with parks and fountains. Great walking around. YOHABLO Jan 2020 #33

Thank you! It sounds so beautiful! The parks and the flowers and the old homes just smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #42

I don't know from where you are coming but Amtrak does stop there. YOHABLO Jan 2020 #49

From Boston. smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #51

it's been twenty years lillypaddle Jan 2020 #34

Thank you lillypaddle! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #44

I just looked it up lillypaddle Jan 2020 #106

smirkymonkey, I am so glad you asked about Savannah - I too have been thinking of visiting there.... FM123 Jan 2020 #39

If you go before I do, please report back! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #46

will do FM123 Jan 2020 #64

I went last spring and loved it, and it didn't seem conservative. LisaM Jan 2020 #40

Thanks Lisa M! I am now very excited about going! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #50

Well, the Savannah airport is quite charming. LisaM Jan 2020 #59

Great city! PJMcK Jan 2020 #47

It sounds lovely! I can't wait to go! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #52

Where would you be travelling from? PoindexterOglethorpe Jan 2020 #48

Boston. I love the train as well, but I will have to decide if I want to take extra vacation days smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #55

I love Savannah, it's not very far from here. lark Jan 2020 #54

Oh, that is good to know! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #57

Wow, guess there is a reason I don't go visit my relatives in TX more. lark Jan 2020 #60

With no restrictions, I'd pick the Bahamas... rwsanders Jan 2020 #61

If you're going on to Charleston, AND you like history, consider this ... eppur_se_muova Jan 2020 #62

Thank you! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #69

About 108 mi., 2 hr drive. nt eppur_se_muova Jan 2020 #87

That's not too bad. smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #99

Yes. gibraltar72 Jan 2020 #63

Beautiful city. klook Jan 2020 #65

Thanks for the great review! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #70

Cumberland Island klook Jan 2020 #74

It sounds beautiful! I would love to see it! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #75

Wife and I loved it in 2014. n/t rzemanfl Jan 2020 #66

Went when I was a kid and it made quite an impression happybird Jan 2020 #67

Thanks for your input! Although I am not to thrilled about alligators! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #71

It was very exciting for us mid-Atlantic kids happybird Jan 2020 #73

Lots of guns jberryhill Jan 2020 #68

Really? Other people have said that they have not seen many people open carry there. smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #72

I lived in Savannah for 5 years, babylonsister Jan 2020 #77

Thanks babylonsister! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #90

There are bad areas, but babylonsister Jan 2020 #100

The ones doing most of the violence arent open carry. oldsoftie Jan 2020 #103

I have never been to Savannah, mnhtnbb Jan 2020 #76

Thank you mnhtnbb! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #91

Go! Dyedinthewoolliberal Jan 2020 #80

Sounds beautiful! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #92

I looooove Savannah! nolabear Jan 2020 #81

I was just watching "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #93

I was in Savannah once, many years ago soldierant Jan 2020 #82

I might have to make it a two-for and do both cities at the same time. smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #94

timing important Dawgman49 Jan 2020 #83

Thanks Dawgman! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #95

Savannah is a very beautiful city. And very secondwind Jan 2020 #84

Thank you! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #96

My wife and I stayed in a B&&B there many years ago. Lovely city. CanonRay Jan 2020 #85

Thanks for the rec CanonRay! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #97

I love Savannah, SM. Go there! KY_EnviroGuy Jan 2020 #88

Thanks KY_EnviroGuy! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #98

One time MrScorpio Jan 2020 #89

i have heard its beautiful..is that where the muley sweet grass baskets are made? samnsara Jan 2020 #101

Its like any other large city; learn where NOT to go. I've been there MANY times. oldsoftie Jan 2020 #102

Wonderful greymattermom Jan 2020 #104

Never been to Savannah but I wouldn't give up on Texas. skypilot Jan 2020 #107

Found some pics I took at Fort Pulaski OriginalGeek Jan 2020 #109

Cool! Thank you! smirkymonkey Jan 2020 #110

Go. You will love it! In_The_Wind Jan 2020 #111