Wormsloe Historic Site and Bonaventure Cemetery Tour
Savannah, Georgia, USA
Overview
Visit the Wormsloe Historic Site and Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, including a stop at the famous Byrd Cookie Company!
Your day begins with a tour of one of the most beautiful cemeteries, the Bonaventure Cemetery, dating back to 1846. You'll learn about the lives of notable inhabitants like Academy Award-winning songwriter Johnny Mercer, Georgia’s first governor Edward Telfair, philanthropist Mary Telfair, as well as the tragic tales of poet Conrad Aiken and Gracie Watson. The Cemetery walking tour meanders under moss-draped oaks and along the bluff of the Wilmington River. For lunch, you'll stop at Erica Davis Lowcountry restaurant, a local favorite that serves Coastal Southern Cuisine.
The day continues at the Wormsloe Historic Site and with a drive through the picturesque Isle of Hope Historic District. You will take a short walk to see the 18th-century tabby ruins of a former plantation and visit the museum of the Georgia State Park Historic Site. You'll then drive down Bluff Dr to view the Intercoastal waterway and the magnificent houses that range in style from Greek Revival to Craftsman Bungalows.
Top off your tour with a stop at the Famous Savannah Byrd Cookie Company headquarters for shopping and tastings. Key Lime, Bennie Bits, and Cheddar Cheese are just of few of the favorites.
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- Mini-Bus Transfers to and from Savannah's Visitors Center
- Admission into the Georgia State Park's Wormsloe Historic Site
- Tour of Byrd Cookie company
- Tour of Bonaventure Cemetery
- Lunch at Eric Davis Lowcountry Restaurant
- Parking fees at Savannah Visitors Center (1st hour for free, $2.00 each hour following)
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Wormsloe Historic Site and Bonaventure Cemetery Tour
Savannah, Georgia, USA