GRANDKIDS CLUB LIST OF ACTIVITIES IN THE SAVANNAH AREA HISTORIC AREA JULIET GORDON LOW BIRTHPLACE 233-4501 Owned and operated by the Girl Scouts of the USA 142 Bull Street (corner of Bull and Oglethorpe Avenue) Open Monday through Saturday, 10 AM- 4 PM Most Sundays 11:00 - 4:00 PM Admission charge www.girlscouts.org/birthplace ANDREW LOW HOUSE 233-6854 (This is where the Girl Scouts were founded in 1912) 329 Abercorn Street Open Monday - Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM (winter months closed on Thursdays) Most Sundays – Noon – 4 PM Admission charge www.andrewlowhouse.com ROUND HOUSE COMPLEX 651-6823 601 West Harris Street, just east of MLK Monday - Sunday 9 AM – 5 PM $10 adults, $6 children 12 and under (Discounts for SS, AAA, Military) Restored turntable in center of roundhouse with old trains, including steam locomotives, model trains, and Pullman car. SHIPS OF THE SEA MARITIME MUSEUM 232-1511 41 Martin Luther King Blvd. Savannah, GA 31401 Tuesday - Sunday 10 AM –5 PM Admission $8.50 adults, $6.50 Students, AAA, Military, Locals free with 2 non-local guests www.shipsofthesea.org “SAVANNAH RIVER QUEEN” RIVERBOAT COMPANY 232-6404 Narrated sightseeing tours of Georgia’s port city. Departs from below City Hall on the River 9 East River Street Savannah, GA 31401 Prices vary with package chosen www.savannahriverboat.com SAVANNAH SAFARI 353-9999 1-2 hour self-guided walking booklet. Children “hunt” terra cotta lion heads, dolphin downspouts, gargoyles, etc. Available at Visitor’s Center and bookstores for $5 (author/guide available with 24-hours notice) www.savannahsafari.com SAVANNAH WALKS 238-9255 Walks can be tailored for children www.savannahwalks.com OLD FORT JACKSON 232-3945 One Fort Jackson Road Open daily from 9 AM - 5 PM Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day $7 Adults, $4 Children 2-12, Children under 2 free Cannon firing, visitor’s center, museum, video about the fort, picnic area, and gift shop Call for special events or check website www.chsgeorgia.org/Old-Fort-Jackson.html RALPH MARK GILBERT CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM 231-8900 460 Martin Luther Kind Blvd Tuesday-Saturday from 9 AM - 5 PM $8 Adults, $6 Seniors, $4 Children Exhibits designed to tell the civil rights history with details of the Savannah movement www.visithistoricsavannah.com JEPSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS 790-8800 Tuesday – Saturday 10 AM – 5 PM, Sunday & Monday 12 AM – 5 PM $20 Adults, $18 Senior Citizens, $40 Family Pass, Student $5 Creative Children’s area within the Center www.telfair.org OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES OATLAND ISLAND EDUCATION CENTER 898-3980 711 Sandtown Road (on the way to Tybee) Monday- Friday 9 AM – 5 PM Saturday 10AM - 4PM Special Programs check the Savannah newspaper or call $5 Adults, $3 Children SS and Military; Under 3 free Day Camps available in summer. Call for information or check website www.oatlandisland.com Self-guided walking tours. Morning is best for viewing the animals that are native to coastal Georgia. Good picnic area. Bring bug spray. TYBEE ISLAND MARINE SCIENCE CENTER 786-5917 Located at the end of 15th &16th Streets by the pier Open Daily 10 AM – 5 PM Discovery walks $10 per person (call ahead for availability and reservations) Day camps available in the summer (2 hours daily) More information available on website www.tybeemarinescience.org TYBEE LIGHTHOUSE, KEEPERS HOUSE, & MUSEUM 786-5801 30 Meddin Drive Open everyday, except Tuesday and major holidays. 9 AM – 5:30 PM $9 Adults, $7 Children and Senior Citizens, Under 5 Free BULL RIVER MARINA 897-7300 On Route 80 just before the Bull River Bridge Dolphin tours on the Bull River. Boat leaves from the marina several times a day. Call for times, costs and reservations SEA KAYAK GEORGIA 786-8732 1102 Hwy 80 Tybee Island Guided tours, instructions, games, marine education, overnight camping. Check website for more information. www.seakayakgeorgia.com OLD SAVANNAH-TYBEE RAILROAD SCENIC TRAIL U.S. 80 East towards Tybee 6.5 mile-long trail for walking, jogging, or biking Excellent view of the Savannah River and the adjacent marsh FORT PULASKI NATIONAL MONUMENT 786-5787 Hwy 80 East on the way to Tybee Island Cockspur Island Open 9 AM - 5 PM daily (except Christmas) $5 Adult, Children under 15 free Park Ranger Programs Daily Picnic areas, boat launching ramp, fishing, trails, visitor center Check website for special events. www.nps.gov/fopu SAVANNAH-OGEECHEE CANAL MUSEUM AND NATURE CENTER 748-8068 681 Fort Argyle Road (Ga. Hwy 204) 2.2 Miles past I-95 Open Mon. – Sat. 9 AM – 5 PM, Sun. 1 PM – 5 PM, Pet friendly Nature and canoe trails, museum, picnic area, nature center Call or check website for special events www.georgiawildlife.com THE BAMBOO FARM 921-5460 University of Georgia Cooperative Extension Service 2 Canebrake Road Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM, Saturday 10-5, Sunday Noon - 5 Admission: free Picnic areas, greenhouse, flowerbeds, display gardens, paths, spring & fall festivals www.coastalgeorgiabg.org MIGHTY EIGHTH AIR FORCE MUSEUM 748-8888 At Interstate 95 and Exit 102, Pooler Open daily 9 AM – 5 PM Closed on major holidays $10 Adults, $9 Seniors, $6 Children, 6 and under free (Discounts for AAA, military) Fly a bombing mission with a B-17 crew. View powerful artifacts and historic aircraft. Museum shop and canteen shop www.mightyeighth.org MELON BLUFF (912) 884-5779 or 1-888-246-8188 2999 Island Highway (45 minutes south of Skidaway) Midway, GA Kayaking, hiking, nature walks, special events often geared for children. (A great day or “spend the night” trip with grandchildren) www.melonbluff.com SEABROOK VILLAGE 912-884-7008 600 Trade Hill Road, Midway, GA 4.5 miles East of I-95 at Midway/Sunbury Open Tuesday – Saturday 10 AM – 4 PM Closed major holidays Award-winning Seabrook village is a unique, African-American living history museum on the Georgia coast. 3-hour interactive tours, 1-hour guided walking tours, self-guided walking tours. Call for rates, brochures, and availability. SAVANNAH NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE 652-4415 S.C. highway 170 one mile north of Port Wentworth Hiking trails, picnicking and wildlife Open daily from sunrise to sunset Free www.fws.gov/refuge/savannah THE RAPTOR CENTER (912) 681-0831 AT THE CENTER FOR WILDLIFE EDUCATION Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA Open weekdays 9 AM – 5 PM Weekends 1 PM – 5 PM Flight demonstrations weekends 3 PM www.academics.georgiasouthern.edu/wildlife CLOSE TO HOME WORMSLOE HISTORIC SITE 353-3023 7601 Skidaway Road Tuesday – Sunday 9 AM – 5 PM Closed major holidays $10 Adults, $9 Seniors, $4.50 children under 18 Picnic area, museum, gift shop, trails and historic information plaques Call or check website for special events and programs www.gastateparks.org LAKE MAYER PARK 652-6780 Montgomery Crossroads at Sallie Mood Drive Open 8 AM-10 PM Boat Rental, basketball courts, handball courts, picnic area, tennis courts, shelters, track (1.5 miles), playground CAPTAIN JOE DOBBS 598-0090 Sightseeing charters through the National Wildlife Refuge The habitat of eagles and dolphins will be visited. Good information on coastal Georgia. Departs from Delegal Marina 6 Passengers maximum $265 for 2 hours Call or email for reservations. [email protected] SKIDAWAY ISLAND STATE PARK 598-2300 52 Diamond Causeway Skidaway Island Open 7 AM – 10 PM, daily Camping, picnic areas, hiking trails, swimming pool, coastal bird programs, shelters can be reserved. Special events weekly. Fliers in the visitor’s center or call for information. UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA MARINE EDUCATION CENTER AND AQUARIUM 598- 2496 30 Ocean Science Circle Skidaway Island Open Monday – Friday, 9 AM – 4 PM Saturday, Noon to 5 PM, closed Sundays $6 per person, Children 3-12 Seniors and Military $3.00, under 3 free Trails, picnic area, gift shop Summer Sea Camp for children 8-14 Check website for special events www.marex.uga.edu/aquarium OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE AREA BULL STREET LIBRARY STORY TIME 652-3600 202 Bull Street call for times BARNES AND NOBLE BOOKSELLERS 353-7757 7804 Abercorn Story Hour - Wednesday 10:00 AM FUNZONE 330-9860 1040 US Hwy 80 East, Pooler Go carts, mini-golf, paintball, and kiddie land Daily noon to 9pm (summer schedules vary) $22 for three hour wristband, other prices vary according to rides/games www.poolerfunzone.com SOFT PLAY AREA AT OLGETHORPE MALL Located next to JC Penny Indoor Playground for toddlers – age 4 and under Free LOWE’S HOMECENTER CLINIC FOR CHILDREN 927-0000 11114 Abercorn Street Call for times Children make models and participate in arts and crafts Free STAR CASTLE FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT CENTER 354-5437 550 Mall Boulevard Laser Tag, Arcade, and Roller Skating Call for fees and times THE SAVANNAH MALL 927-7467 Authentic carousel and theme based train ride HISTORIC CEMETERY BONAVENTURE CEMETERY 912-651-6843 Wheaton Street to 330 Bonaventure Road 8 AM – 5 PM Daily Final resting place for some of Savannah’s most famous residents including Pulitzer Prize winner Conrad Aiken and lyricist Johnny Mercer SANDGNATS Historic Grayson Stadium 1401 East Victory Drive Check www.sandgnats.com for dates and times of baseball games Also check www.savannahvisit.com for events coming to our area including shows, music, and festivals. March 2015 .