Overview

You don't have to venture far from home to enjoy a day on the town. Just 12 miles from The Landings is historic Savannah, world-renowned for its warm hospitality, sultry ambiance and striking beauty. Within this seaport city you’ll find first-class restaurants, shops, galleries, museums and theaters. There are three top-rated hospitals and several private and public colleges in the Savannah area. Among the most popular spots to frequent are River Street, City Market and the Historic District with its famed public squares surrounded by magnificent oaks and ivy-laced antebellum homes. Strolling down Savannah’s cobblestone streets, you’ll soon discover why so many have fallen in love with Georgia’s First City.

Weather
Located at approximately the same latitude as Bermuda, the Canary Islands and the Greek Isles, Skidaway Island enjoys subtropical weather and gentle changes of seasons with average highs of 76 degrees and average lows of 58. Warm breezes blowing over the Wilmington River, the Intracoastal Waterway and the acres of saltwater marshes surrounding the island moderate both summer and winter temperatures, making The Landings an ideal place to live year round. The Landings is fortunate enough to be located in an area rarely affected by hurricanes because of the natural shape of the coast. Click here to see the hurricane locations in the past.

Points of Interest
Art lovers, history buffs and outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of activities in Savannah. Along with Savannah’s Historic District and River Street, is the Wormsloe Historic Plantation, one of the few remaining examples of plantation life in the South. Learn about Savannah’s role in the War of 1812 and the Civil War at Old Fort Jackson, Fort Screven and Fort Pulaski. Take a tour of some of the city’s architecturally significant buildings, among them the King-Tisdell Cottage, Juliette Gordon Low’s birthplace and the Owens-Thomas House. In addition, you’ll want to check out the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum, the Telfair Museum of Art, one of the South’s oldest art museums, and the Jepson Center for the Arts, Savannah's newest art museum.

To learn more about the Telfair Museum of Art, Jepson Center for the Arts and the Owens-Thomas House, click here.

History
In 1733, British General James Edward Oglethorpe landed his ship on a bluff high above the Savannah River. He named the 13th and final American colony Georgia after England’s King George II and founded Savannah as its first city. It was Oglethorpe’s vision to create the now world-renowned squares, where citizens could gather for social and civic events. The architecture of the buildings surrounding the squares blend a variety of styles, including Federal, English Regency, Greek and Gothic Revival, and Victorian. Enchanted by its beauty, General William Sherman spared Savannah during the Union army’s devastating “March to the Sea”, presenting her as a Christmas gift to President Abraham Lincoln.

Beaches
Just east of Savannah is Tybee Island, offering a wide, dune-protected three-mile beach perfect for swimming, sunbathing and people-watching. While Tybee is a resort, complete with a full range of restaurants, hotels, luxury condominiums, quaint inns and seaside cottages, its atmosphere is considerably more laidback than the glitzier beach towns to the north and south. Located 18 miles from Savannah, this small barrier island is an alluring combination of the offbeat and upscale, stocked with its share of colorful characters. Tybee also features a distinctive lighthouse, a fishing pier and a pavilion often used for concerts.

Shopping
Whatever your heart’s desire, you’ll find it in one of the shops or malls in Savannah. The Historic District is home to three popular shopping areas. The bays of one-time cotton warehouses on River Street now house a variety of shops and boutiques selling everything from candy to nautical-themed apparel. A short walk away is City Market, a two-block shopping area filled with art studios, galleries and specialty shops. The heart of Savannah’s antique district is on Broughton and Bull Streets. On the Southside of Savannah are two large malls and a blend of shopping plazas with your choice of national brands. No matter what you’re looking for, you’ll have a ball exploring the city and its many hidden treasures.

Schools
From pre-school to graduate school, Savannah’s educational offerings are as extensive as they are diverse. Savannah- Chatham County Public School district alone includes more than 30 elementary schools, 11 middle schools, seven high schools and nine educational centers. In addition, there are more than 20 private schools serving the area with programs that offer a variety of learning environments. The schools range in size from about 264 students to 1,442 and charge from approximately $1,800 to $11,500 for tuition. Numerous options for higher education also are available, among them Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah State University, the Savannah College of Art and Design, Savannah Technical College and South University.