Rainy days can bring your plans to a halt if you’re unprepared. Although Savannah is abundant with natural beauty, there are plenty of indoor activities to try around town to get you up and out of the house. Don’t let gray skies stop you from enjoying all the city has to offer. Here’s some fun options to try on a rainy day in Savannah.
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Pay a visit to the Telfair Museums
Avoid the rain by staying warm and dry in the comforting atmospheres of the Telfair Museums. Between the esteemed Telfair Academy, the historic Owens-Thomas House and the eclectic Jepson Center, there’s so much to see and explore. And with the famous Pulse Art + Technology Festival just weeks away, you have the perfect reason to visit the Telfair Museums in the near future!
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Shop ‘til you drop in the city
The New Year is the perfect time to present the new you. And a new you requires a new look for sure. A rainy day provides a great opportunity to take advantage of Savannah’s many shopping options. Head to the south side to find Savannah’s two malls, the Oglethorpe Mall and the aptly named Savannah Mall, and check out the new Tanger Outlet Center in Pooler. And of course, don’t forget the refined shopping selections in the historic district, or your umbrella!
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Enjoy the arts at the Lucas Theatre
Despite the rain, the show must go on – and at the historic Lucas Theatre, it will! Since 1921, the Lucas has brought the best musicians, motion-pictures, actors and artists to the Savannah stage. And the tradition of talent continues in 2016! See what’s next on the event line up here.
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Have a meal to remember at Savannah’s premier restaurants
The perfect bite will make you forget the rain outside altogether. And Savannah’s culinary scene is abundant with flavor profiles both local and exotic. Make a reservation at Elizabeth on 37th to experience Southern Comfort at its finest. Head to Cha Bella for quintessential farm-to-table dining or let your plate take you to the Far East at CO. The delicious dining options are too numerous to list in completion here, but check out this link to learn more about Savannah’s best restaurants.
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Transform your rainy day into a soothing spa day
You deserve some special treatment. Forget the dreary day outside and escape to a paradise of pampering at one of Savannah’s relaxing spas. Enjoy a customized couples’ massage with your partner at Aequilibria Massage Studio. Or have one of Milan Day Spa’s beloved organic skin treatments. Go the homeopathic route at Premier Medical, aka the ‘good body doctor’. Wherever you choose to spend your spa day, you’re in for a treat.
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See a show at the Savannah Civic Center
Rain or shine, there’s always a stellar show running at the Savannah Civic Center. The Civic Center headlines top musicians, comedians and performers from around the nation and world all year long. With the great Diana Ross, Jerry Seinfeld and Patti LaBelle coming to the stage soon, you definitely want to buy your tickets in advance. The Civic Center also hosts great lectures, workshops and conventions as well. See what else is in store at the Civic Center on the event schedule.
Chantel Britton is a Savannah native with a knack for writing and a passion for food, fun and people. She recently received her BA in English and Professional Communications from Armstrong State University, and when she’s not writing she’s serving in the US Army Reserves as a Human Resources Officer. She loves NPR and is interested in food justice, sustainability, travel and international affairs.
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