Once we checked into our hotel, we drove through downtown, and then explored the shops a bit before stopping at a local favorite, the Low Country Bistro, for dinner. Their specialty was food from the south! Colin had to try the local brew, and I tried a dish that accented all of their fresh and local foods with a 'southern twist.' After dinner, we explored some more and even came across a decadent desserts shop - yum!
The next day, we went back to downtown to shop around a bit and find some keepsakes from our trip. We also stopped by Waterfront Park to see the fountains and walk along the pier!
The Charleston Painted Ladies were also a 'must see!' Houses there were so charming - and we could see the Spanish moss growing on the trees!
For lunch, we stopped by the Blind Tiger, a local pub. Colin had the 'Gator Hater,' a spicy alligator sandwich. I had a pulled pork sandwich with the BEST okra I have EVER had. Yum, yum, yum!!
Afterwards, we drove to the Charleston Tea Plantation to see the only tea grower in America, and taste their unlimited samples of tea!
That night, we ate dinner close to our hotel so we could get packed up and ready to head to Savannah the next day!
We made it to Savannah, and went to the famous Wormsloe Plantation. It was beautiful to see the 1.5 mile line of live oak trees, dripping with Spanish Moss.
As the oldest plantation in Georgia, it was so fun to tour and see the re-enactment of how the plantation used to operate.
Afterwards, we went to Forsyth Park to explore. What a cool park!
Went back to downtown and had some 'comfort food' at the Cotton Exchange on the river for lunch. There were so many historic buildings that had been preserved and re-purposed as restaurants and shops in the area.
After lunch, we made our way back to the hotel while walking through the City Market - a street filled with shops and eateries.
That night, we drove out to have the "best fried chicken," and boy was it! Sisters is the place to go for fried chicken and huge helpings of all of your favorite sides! Top it off with sweet tea, and we were stuffed!!
It was a wonderful trip to the South filled with gorgeous landmarks, fun adventures, and the BEST food! Loved it!
