+ Personal Itinerary Assistance
Fall in Savannah is the season for giving thanks. Described as a living museum, every day at The Presidents’ Quarters Inn we celebrate Savannah’s true southern hospitality and mannerly people - helping to tell its captivating stories, and showcasing its history, architecture, politics and artful living to leisure and business visitors. Click here for things to do in Savannah during September, October, November and December.
Travel reviews point to historic Savannah’s grand appeal as a Top 10 Travel+Leisure city in the US for 2009; “Most Mannerly City.” 2009, School of Protocol and Etiquette; "Top 25 City for the Arts" - American Style Magazine, May 2009; "Best Romantic Getaway" - Travel + Leisure Magazine, February 2009; "Best Southern City" - Southern Living Magazine, January 2009; "Top 10 American Travel Destination" - Conde Nast Traveler Magazine, August 2008; "Top 10 Cities in the US and Canada" - Travel + Leisure Magazine, July 2008.
The Savannah Conventions and Visitor’s Bureau points to richly diverse Savannah stories -- The Walking City, The Garden City, The Inn City, The Dining City and The Festival City where The Arts Are Alive!
A Little Known Fact: The William Washington Gordon II family entertained William H. Taft, America’s 27th President, twice (1909 and 1912) in their Savannah home, the Wayne-Gordon House. Low’s father built one of The Presidents’ Quarters Inn townhouses around 1855 and was President of the Central of Georgia Railroad. See: President William Howard Taft arrived in Savannah -- November 4-6, 1909.
+ Personal Itinerary Assistance
A genteel, holiday mood prevails amid the slower pace and saltwater fishing. Lyricist, record executive and singer Johnny Mercer praised his hometown, bringing Savannah attention from New York City and Hollywood. In 2009, the Johnny Mercer Centennial year opens with the Savannah Music Festival benefit concert, featuring Wynton Marsalis and The Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
"Sunshine and blue skies met him," wrote Time magazine of Savannah in December 1933 for President Hoover's visit, reiterating that the culturally rich, friendly Savannah also has no snow! Practical, long vacation weekends are grand times for an unforgettable Christmas (December) and New Year (January).
A Little Known Fact: President Theodore Roosevelt wrote of his mother, Mittie Bulloch Roosevelt from Savannah: ".sweet, gracious, beautiful Southern woman, a delightful companion and beloved by everybody." Mittie was Eleanor Roosevelt's grandmother.
+ Personal Itinerary Assistance
Our beautiful port city offers a rich tapestry of guided tours, river cruises and carriage rides that highlight Savannah's commitment to a genteel society … past and present. Bring your walking shoes to explore Savannah’s wonderland of flowers for Easter (April), Savannah Music Festival (March-April) and Savannah Tour of Homes and Gardens (March).
A Little Known Fact: President Franklin Delano Roosevelt visited Savannah on November 18,1933, rode down Bull Street to Forsyth Park in route to giving a speech at Grayson Stadium. In route the bells of St. John's Church pealed out "America."
+ Personal Itinerary Assistance
In Savannah's sultry, sub-tropical summers, the hometown of Johnny Mercer embraces his admonition -- Accentuate the Positive. Don't miss events are Sizzling Summer of Arts & Music (July's art gallery hop and music at lunchtime in the squares), Savannah Swings with Mercer (July 4th) with fireworks on the Riverfront. "Only-in-Savannah" chilling places include the nostalgic Leopold's Ice Cream, Café GelatOhhh! (named best of the road by Rand McNally) for freshly frozen Italian gelato in City Market, or Harris Baking Co. for the Harris family's famous Regency Salad.
A Little Known Fact: On June 24, 1885, President Woodrow Wilson married Ellen Axson Wilson at the Independent Presbyterian Church (1890). In the movie, Forrest Gump, the opening feather scene showcases the church steeple overlooking Chippewa Square where Forrest sat on a park bench with his box of chocolates.
email info@presidentsquarters.com
www.PresidentsQuarters.com
