The Camera Loves Savannah

She’s a beauty from so many angles, this charming Southern belle of a city. No wonder Sandra Bullock has a hideaway on Tybee Island, while films from East of Eden to The Legend of Bagger Vance have been filmed in the Savannah area over the past 30-odd years. Here are a few of Hollywood’s favorite Savannah spots:

Mercer House, the mansion where Midnight in the Garden of Evil was filmed, is not only where the true story played out, it also is still home to the same family, who graciously open it for tours.

Celebrating St. Patrick's Day in Savannah, Georgia

Though the St. Paddy's Day celebrations in Boston and New York City may be better known, Irish eyes are smiling on Savannah, Georgia, every March 17th, when close to half a million folks fill the streets for the second-largest St. Patrick's Day parade in the country. Beer is not the only thing that's colored emerald during the holiday. Every fountain within city limits is dyed green in a ceremony that dates back over a hundred years. Green also reigns supreme on everything from hair to dogs, even green eggs and ham.

Photo credit: Lafayette Square, Savannah (Savannah Area CVB)

Top 3 Romantic Getaways in the South

These gracious cities offer up Southern-style hospitality, history, and ambiance. To further aid your romantic tryst, here are some suggestions for budget-friendly options once you're on the ground:

Charleston
Summer and late fall are the priciest time to book that romantic B&B, so shoot for a midweek or off-season stay for the best rates. Check out the Farmers Market at Marion Square Park, featuring everything from musical acts to works from local artisans. Take a free visit to the Battery and White Point Gardens in the heart of Charleston’s historic district and stroll the romantic Gateway Garden Walk, also free.