12/30/2023 0 Comments Savannah bee company broughtonIf you love snow, you already know all the reasons to visit Colorado the other 11 months out of the year. But, if you’re looking to enjoy the season and the perfect weather by getting far, far from home, here are five destinations where July is the perfect time to visit. For many Americans, it's a month full of backyard barbecues, crisp summer beers, and epic road trips. Hurray! Summer is officially here, and July is just around the corner. Our Favorite Finds in Greenville, South Carolina Try their nearly world famous smashed Avocado on local Beaufort artisan toast or their hangover helper, Biscuits and Gravy. Succotash anyone? BrunchĪ little slice of Australia right off Wright Square, this has become one of the best brunch spots in town. While we aren’t mad at their Piggy Pappardelle and Cheeseburger, their veggies are fresh enough to order as an entrée. Occupying a 1953 bank building, the owners have added a massive outdoor area so you can eat under the stars. While The Grey is the glitzy night out, Cotton and Rye is still sophisticated but a tad more relaxed. Oysters, Seafood Boudin, and Roasted Yardbird are just a few of the items we love (although menu changes seasonally). The bartender makes a mean martini and the food is off the chart. The location is a 1938 Greyhound bus terminal that has been restored to all of its glorious art deco chrome and wood glory. This is one the most exciting spots we have dined in anywhere in America. Reserve this place for your big night out. The Grey The Sizzling Smoky Pig/ Facebook The bar is a little eccentric and you may happen upon some equally odd-ball locals having their usual while reading some old tattered novel, probably written by a mad cap family member of yore. We love this old hotel for a pre-dinner cocktail. Marshall House was expertly restored in 1999. Originally built in 1851, it served as a hospital for soldiers towards the end of the Civil War and during the yellow fever epidemics. Their menu ranges from chicken salad to pork tenderloin and peanut butter and honey sandwiches (holler!) and since you are in the South you have to order iced tea. Carlos Cruz Diez at SCAD Museum of Art/ Facebook Eat/Drink Lunchīuilt in 1925, this former apothecary has all of its original shelves and stained glass and has been handsomely restored as one of the most Instagramable places to dine. Located in a former railroad depot from 1853, this is one of the South’s premier contemporary art museums with exhibitions of globally recognized artists as well as SCAD’s talented students. Take a tour and learn more about the War while laying eyes on some seriously good architecture. Upon the invitation of the owner himself, General William Tecumseh Sherman used the Green-Meldrim house as headquarters when the Federal army occupied Savannah during the Civil War. Love him or hate him, it’s always interesting to see where historic figures did their thing. The cookies are still the bomb and the tins are the perfect gift for mama (with cookies!). Added bonus: the coffee shop with outdoor seating.īaking cookies since 1924, they became famous for packing their delicious treats in tins for tourists to travel with. But if you can cope with the flowers in the front (man up!) there are some great finds in this eccentric shopping destination. OK – while this verges on a “lady shop,” they have books you may enjoy and some good grooming products. The store has a wide range of artisanal honeys as well as honey grooming, beauty and hair products. started in 2010 and their store on Broughton Street is a great spot for gents to hide out and shop while your gal is burning a hole in her credit card at all the lady shops.Ĭan’t get more local than this! Founder and beekeeper Ted Dennard has a passion for bees and his little idea back in 1999 has exploded into a global honey brand. It’s rare to find a men’s grooming shop in such a small town but Prospector Co. You can’t get more Southern Gothic than this place.īroughton Street is the main drag, so take a stroll down this street and you are sure to find something you fancy. For the more adventurous take the short drive out to Bonaventure Cemetery. The squares are what this city is known for so just walk around, through, up and down ‘em. It is the ‘mall’ of Savannah with every tourist and loud child vying for the taffy shop. Whatever you do, keep away from the Riverwalk. All the staff is very accommodating and the outdoor lounge is always good for people (and pup) watching. The vibe is fun, pets are allowed, there is free wine every evening at 5 pm, and the restaurant is top drawer. This former Holiday Inn has been revamped into one of our favorite hotels we have passed out in.
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