The residents of Savannah, Georgia must have spent a very restless night prior to December 21, 1864. General William Hardee had withdrawn his Confederate troops the previous day, and Union General William Tecumseh Sherman was poised to make a triumphal entrance. Sherman’s army had carved a tremendous swath of damage through the heart of Georgia in his march to the sea. Though he had promised liberals terms if the city was surrendered without a fight, everyone must have known the fate of Atlanta, which had been badly burned just a few months earlier. What must the citizens of Savannah have thought as they awaited his arrival?

Taking a trip to beautiful Savannah is like taking a trip back through time.The historic homes are beautiful, awe inspiring and majestic. When you take one of the walking tours you are invited into some of the more private homes in the city; where you can enjoy their lavish antique furnishings that are rarely seen by anyone outside of the families that they belong to.

Savannah, Georgia is easily one of the most historic and entertaining cities in America. With an abundance of markets, parks, and museums, it really is one of the South’s must-see tourist destinations. Fortunately, Savannah offers a wide variety of free attractions just waiting to be discovered by its guests. With so many free things to see and do, it’s easy to see what makes Savannah such a popular family vacation destination.

City Street Market, located near the waterfront in Savannah’s Historic District

• Originally created in the 19th century as a place for locals to buy and trade goods

If you love looking at beautiful flowers and incredible greenery, then take a tour of this city’s finest on the Savannah Gates and Gardens Walk. This incredible walk is a joy for anyone who joins in. You will get to see things that others only hear about. To get your ticket go to http://www.trustedtours.com/store/savannah-gates-and-gardens-walk.aspx . For a limited time children can go on this walk for free. This walk is a great historical and educational journey. See for yourself why so many people are talking about Savannah’s many alluring gardens.

The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace is one of the most exciting and richly historical attractions within Svannah, and even throughout the state of Georgia. The home is owned by the Girl Scout of America as a historical landmark, and the interior is completely restored to appear like the original 1880′s interior. Many of the furnishings were the actual pieces owned by the Low family, and you can see art done by the Juliette Gordon Low herself. Whether you are a history buff, interested in the history of feminism or the Girl Scouts organization, or just want to step back in time, the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace is the ideal destination during your trip to Savannah.

The Savannah Ghost Tour was hands down one of the best attractions in the city. Savannah is known for being one of the most haunted cities in the country, so this tour certainly will not disappoint. Some of the other ghost tours around town were seen traveling in buses, which definitely lacked the spooky appeal of riding in one of the funky streetcars through the streets of the historic district in Savannah. The tour guide calls is the “Trolley of the Doomed” and it certainly felt mysterious!

Locals and visitors alike will fall in love with the historic charm of Savannah. A magnificent, magical city to experience the classic traditions of the holiday season. Our top-ten list will leave you re-living Christmas’s past, and creating new memories to share with loved ones that will last a life time.

1. Visit Decorated Historic Homes: The traditional splendor of historic Savannah homes become further enhanced when dressed in elaborate holiday decorations. Purchase Savannah tour tickets for many of the homes and experience architecture rich in history. The Davenport House, for example, showcases Federal architecture. The Juliette Gordon house, founder of the Girl Scouts showcases vintage memorabilia and is beautifully decorated for the holidays. The dining room table is traditionally set for Christmas Eve dinner. Come experience the beauty of a by-gone era.

Walk amongst the dead in burying grounds nearly four hundred years old, hear stories of those whose mortal remains lie beneath your feet, and listen to tales of many of the sordid practices that went along with them.    Join us if you dare!  www.GhostsAndGravestones.com