What to do in Chatham County, GA

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An Empty Ferry Boat Moves on Schedule Crossing the River in Savannah Georgia
Downtown Savannah, Georgia, USA
In 1851, businesswoman Mary Marshall, noting that Savannah was woefully in need of visitor accommodations, built the four-story Marshall House Hotel. It served as a hospital for soldiers during the Civil War. It was also home to Joel Chandler Harris, author of the famous Uncle Remus stories. By 1956, the hotel had closed and the first floor was used for businesses. In 1999, $12 million was invested in its spectacular restoration. Mary Leaver Marshall, the original proprietor of The Marshall House, was the daughter of Gabriel Leaver, a French cabinetmaker with a shrewd vision for developing Savannah's land. The Hotel has its original staircases (some of the spindles and gingerbread have been recreated), original wood floors, fireplaces, brick walls, and the doors to each guest room are original as well. The Atrium was the courtyard and has been encased with a glass ceiling to give the sensation of what once was. The artifacts displayed on floors two and three were found during the renovation.
Fort Pulaski was constructed after the war of 1812 and because of the damage taken during the American civil war, was outmoded shortly thereafter.
A lighthouse on Tybee was one of the first public structures in Georgia. Completed in 1736 by William Blithman of cedar piles and brickwork, its 90 foot height made it the loftiest in America. Destroyed in a storm, it was replaced by another built by Thomas Sumner in 1742 which Oglethorpe called "much the best Building of that kind in America." It was almost entirely rebuilt in 1757 by Cornelius McCarty and James Weyms. In 1773 John Mulryne built the third lighthouse on a third site. The Mulryne lighthouse forms the base of the present structure, making part of it of Colonial construction. In 1791 Georgia ceded it with 5 acres to the Federal government. Partially destroyed by the Irish Jasper Greens of Savannah during Union occupation of the island, it was repaired and today is one of the famous lighthouses on the Eastern seaboard.
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Savannah Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

Savannah Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour

Activity duration is 1 day
9.4 out of 10 with 781 reviews
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Price is NZ$82 per adult
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Tybee Island Day at the Beach Experience from Savannah

Tybee Island Day at the Beach Experience from Savannah

Activity duration is 6 hours
10.0 out of 10 with 96 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$188 per adult
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Tybee Island Dolphin Tour

Tybee Island Dolphin Tour

Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 77 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$126 per adult
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Hilton Head Island: America’s Cup Afternoon Sail

Hilton Head Island: America’s Cup Afternoon Sail

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 81 reviews
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Price is NZ$94 per adult
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1-Hour Bonaventure Cemetery Golf Cart Guided Tour in Savannah

1-Hour Bonaventure Cemetery Golf Cart Guided Tour in Savannah

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 845 reviews
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Price is NZ$65 per adult
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Pooler, Georgia water tower in city near Savannah with dark dawn blue sky at sunrise with golden yellow light landscape view with nobody

Pooler

Tybee Island featuring skyline, a sunset and general coastal views

Tybee Island

Peaceful bench in Chippewa Square, in Savannah Georgia

Rincon

Savannah

Savannah