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Road trip/ Savannah, Ga.

8 years ago

My youngest son and I will be flying into Wilmington, NC to visit my oldest son and his family(step children).We will stay 6 days, and rent a car to set out on a road trip, making Savannah our destination. We'll also stop in Charleston, SC, but what other points of interest are along the route? We'll have 5 days, flying out of Savannah on the 6th. I haven't gone to trip advisor yet, since I know many of you travel and would only recommend *real* points of interest. Any hotel recommendations would also be appreciated. TIA

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8 years ago

I would by-pass Myrtle Beach unless you like congestion, traffic and chaos. Brookgreen Gardens is lovely, however, but there’s so much more to see in Charleston that you could skip Brookgreen and see much more in the Charleston vicinity. There’s more to see in Charleston than Savannah, so plan accordingly. The trip between the two cities is less than a 3 hr. drive, unless you stop in Beaufort, which is also highly suggested. It’s a lovely area, and would be a perfect place for a long lunch stop between the two cities.

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Annie Deighnaugh
8 years ago
last modified: 8 years ago
We loved staying at wentworth mansion in charleston.
tinam61
8 years ago
Charleston and Savannah are not that far apart driving down the coast. I would allow for Day 5 and whatever you have of Day 6 in Savannah. I would allow for at least 2 days in Charleston. If time is a concern, I would allow for more time in Charleston than Savannah. Not sure about the route between Wilmington and Charleston - outer banks? Richmond, VA?
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I did a fun garden walking tour in Charleston historic district maybe 10 years ago. It ended with tea and cookies at a B&B.

Could also check on Myrtle Beach on the way from Wilmington. The only thing that would draw me is a concert at the House of Blues. There is good golfing in Myrtle Beach and also Hilton Head.

Richmond is way too out of the way.
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tinam61
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I figured that about Richmond -GS, thanks for chiming in. Couldn't quite picture that stretch of the trip. I second the thoughts about not bothering with Myrtle. I do like Beaufort. Somewhere down through there is (or was) and alligator farm. LOL For golfing I would choose Hilton Head or one of the islands near Charleston.

All I can remember about Wilmington is the battleship! LOL
patty_cakes42
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8 years ago
Thanks everyone! I had been to Mrytle Beach about 6 years ago and it left me very unimpressed, so there were no plans made for a stop. And Richmond, even it were along the way, we visited last year when my GD gratuated from a high school. We will definitely visit Charleston, even though my 3 DD's and myself had our girls trip there last spring. I had heard if you really want to see historical homes, Savannah was the place to go, and both my son and myself love walking thru the old neighborhoods, but will do the tour bus 'thing' instead of walking. And of course shopping!

The south has a certain magic, and when you are standing underneath one of the many magnificent oaks strung with Spanish moss, you can't help being transported to a time many years ago. ;)

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