Guests looking for some fascinating Civil War history in Savannah will enjoy a visit to Fort Pulaski National Monument on Cockspur Island, less than half an hour from McMillan Inn. Fort Pulaski was built on Cockspur Island early in the 19th century as protection for [...]
Whether you're a train enthusiast, history fan, or just looking for something to fill an afternoon, you'll enjoy a visit to the Georgia State Railroad Museum at Tricentennial Park in downtown Savannah. The Georgia State Railroad Museum (GSRM) may not have as big a collection [...]
Visit Savannah and tour Georgia’s oldest and tallest coastal light. Tybee Island Lighthouse has guarded the mouth of the Savannah River since 1736 and is one of only seven surviving colonial-era lighthouses in the U.S. The Tybee Light has a storied history, to say the [...]
Leopold's Ice Cream was founded by three brothers in 1919, making it Savannah's oldest ice cream parlor - and that's just one of the historic establishments many claims to fame! Just about everyone enjoys a scoop of ice cream on a hot day but that's [...]
History buffs, nature fans, and those seeking outdoor recreation will enjoy a visit to Fort McAllister Historic State Park. The historic site is home to the country's best-preserved, Civil War earthwork fortification as well as hiking, biking, kayaking, and more! The Savannah area is rich [...]
Get out into the great outdoors and discover the natural beauty of the South at the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge. Best of all, what seems like a whole different world is just 15 minutes from downtown Savannah and the door our Savannah bed and breakfast. [...]
The Owens-Thomas House, located on the northeast corner of Savannah's Oglethorpe Square, is not only one of the finest examples of English Regency architecture in the country. It's also home to one of the oldest and best preserved urban slave quarters. Telfair Museums has been [...]
Looking for a unique experience plus a little something to take home with you? Look no further than Savannah's Paris Market and Brocante. This fascinating boutique is equal parts European bazaar, curiosity museum, and lifestyle shop. If you enjoy shopping, either the serious kind or [...]
Did you know Savannah that is home to the oldest black church in North America? It's true - the First African Baptist Church predates the formation of the United States by three years! As one of the oldest cities in the country, Savannah is home [...]
If you enjoy browsing shops for unique, vintage items you should plan a day to explore Savannah antiques stores and vintage markets. Our guests are always bowled over by the selection and quality of antiques stores in town - many very close to the inn. [...]
Savannah's Colonial Park Cemetery was established in 1750, when Savannah was still the capital of the British Province of Georgia. The historic grounds served as the city cemetery for more than 100 years, and contain over nine thousand, pre-Civil War graves. Everyone knows about famous [...]
Visit the world's only American Prohibition Museum and travel back in time to the days of anti-alcohol rallies, the 18th Amendment, bootleggers, gangsters, and speakeasies. You can even enjoy a drink in the museum speakeasy! National alcohol prohibition went into effect in the United States [...]
