Written by Ali Grutchfield. Photo courtesy of Ali Grutchfield
Savannah is full of fun activities for SCAD students to explore between studies. However, given the pandemic and the sheer number of options, many students only find out about all the possibilities available to them when it is too late. This curated list covers a variety of interests, locations and themes. The only common thread is their affordability for the average student on a budget. Below are the times, fares and websites for each of the 1 excursions mentioned in the live video on the District YouTube channel.
1. Nature Hike at Skidaway Island National Park
ADDRESS: 52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, Georgia 31411
BUSINESS HOURS: 7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. daily
THE PRICE: $5 for parking
WEBSITE: https://gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland
2. Sulfur Studios Art Museum
ADDRESS: 2301 Bull Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
BUSINESS HOURS: 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. from Thursday to Sunday
THE PRICE: Free entrance
WEBSITE: https://sulfurstudios.org/
3. Botanical Garden
ADDRESS: 1388 Eisenhower Dr, Savannah, Georgia 31406
BUSINESS HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. daily
THE PRICE: Free entrance
WEBSITE: https://www.savannahbotanical.org/
4. African Art Museum
ADDRESS: 201 E 37th St, Savannah, Georgia 31401
BUSINESS HOURS: 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday
THE PRICE: Free entrance
WEBSITE: https://www.savannahafricanartmuseum.org/
5. Fragrant Garden
ADDRESS: 2 W Gaston St, Savannah, Georgia 31401
BUSINESS HOURS: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monday to Friday
THE PRICE: Free entrance
WEBSITE: https://www.savannahga.gov/769/Garden-of-Fragrance-in-Forsyth-Park
6. E. Shaver Booksellers
ADDRESS: 326 Bull Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
BUSINESS HOURS: 10:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday to Saturday 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Sunday
THE PRICE: Free entrance
WEBSITE: https://www.eshaverbooks.com/
7. Meg Shuba Yoga in Forsyth Park
ADDRESS: 2 W Gaston St, Savannah, Georgia 31401
OPENING HOURS: 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday
THE PRICE: Free
WEBSITE: https://www.megshubayoga.com/bespokeyoga
8. Happy Hour Foxy Loxy
ADDRESS: 1919 Bull Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
BUSINESS HOURS: 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Monday to Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Friday to Saturday and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sunday
THE PRICE: Free Admission, Happy Hour Lattes $2
WEBSITE: https://www.foxyloxycafe.com/
9. Oatland Wildlife Center
ADDRESS: 711 Sandtown Road, Savannah, Georgia 31410
BUSINESS HOURS: 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. daily
THE PRICE: $5 per person
WEBSITE: https://spwww.sccpss.com/schools/oatland/Pages/default.aspx
10. STUMP Savannah
ADDRESS: 1612 Bull Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401
BUSINESS HOURS: 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 12 p.m. – 5 p.m. Sunday
THE PRICE: Free entrance
WEBSITE: https://sumpplants.com/
11. Cafe Brunch Funky
ADDRESS: 304 E Broughton St, Savannah, Georgia 31401
BUSINESS HOURS: 8:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Thursday to Monday
THE PRICE: $9.00 per container of dough
WEBSITE: https://www.thefunkybrunchcafe.com/
12. Highway 21 Drive-In Drive-In
ADDRESS: 55 Parker Drive, Beaufort, SC 29906
BUSINESS HOURS: 7:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. (approximately) Friday to Sunday
THE PRICE: $7 per person
WEBSITE: http://hwy21drivein.com/
