A weekend in Savannah
By Michael Orr

The Owens- Thomas House Museum on Abercorn Street

While Savannah is known as much

for Paula Deen and Midnight in the

Garden of Good and Evil, the lasting effects of the original city plan are abundant.

The historic house museums in Savannah show how life was lived and has progressed over time. Taking a tour or even viewing the exterior of such houses is a respite from the consumer- driven shops and St. Patrick's Day outlets.

With great porches and windows looking out over the squares, historic house museums offer a view of a world past and present.

Savannah is a city that is imminently walkable. Driving can be confusing as squares appear and alter the flow of traffic. The ease with which one can connect the dots between squares is a testament to the city's designers. Walking the city also provides a closer view of the historic buildings throughout town.One can experience the growth, fads, and declines of the city of Savannah without leaving a single street.

Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences Museum Old bus stop sign next to Colonial Park Cemetery Canon marking the Augusta Road, one of Georgia's oldest Steeple of First Independent Presbyterian Church Fading painted signs along Wright Square