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The movie Forrest Gump may have put the city squarely on the tourist map, but nothing changed the face of Savannah more than the 1994 publication of John Berendt's Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. The impact has been unprecedented, bringing in countless millions in revenue as thousands flock to see the sights from the mega-bestseller. In fact, Savannah tourism has increased some 46% since publication of what's known locally as The Book. Even after all this time, many locals still earn their living off The Book's fallout, hawking postcards, walking tours, T-shirts and, in some cases, their own careers, as in the case of the Lady Chablis, the black drag queen depicted in The Book who played herself in the Eastwood film.
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Sea Pines Resort
32 Greenwood Drive
Hilton Head Island, GA 29928 Map Distance: 20.2 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
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Inn at Palmetto Bluff
476 Mount Pelia Road
Bluffton, SC 29910 Map Distance: 17.6 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
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Savannah Marriott Riverfront
100 General McIntosh Boulevard
Savannah, GA 31401 Map Distance: 1.1 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
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AttractionsHilton Head Beach
1 Chamber Drive
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29926 Distance: 23.1 mi. (from destination center) Description: Hilton Head Island has 14 miles of beaches, making the Island one of the most popular family... Read More
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Old Fort Jackson Historic Site
1 Fort Jackson Rd.
Savannah, Georgia 31404 Distance: 3.4 mi. (from destination center) Description: Jackson County honors James "Left Eye" Jackson, Georgia's feisty Revolutionary War soldier, U.S.... Read More
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Gregg Russell Sing-a-Longs
under Liberty Oak in Harbour Town
Hilton Head Island, South Carolina 29928 Distance: 21.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: Gregg Russell is a legend in Hilton Head, having entertained children and adults for over 25 years.... Read More
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Savannah Vacation RentalsHistoric Savannah Luxury Home in Heart of Downtown
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 3 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: Air Conditioning, Alarm Clock, Balcony, Blender, Cable/Satellite TV, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Iron, Laundry, Linens, Microwave, Non-Smoking, Oven, Pets OK, Playground, Refrigerator, Restaurant, Stove, TV, Toaster, Towels, VCR
1875 Historic Heyward House in Enchanting Savannah
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1.5 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Linens, Lounge, Microwave, Refrigerator, Stereo, TV, Towels, Utensils, VCR, Wireless Internet Access
Taylor Estate / Manor / Carriage House ca. 1870
Bedrooms: 6
Bathrooms: 4.5 Sleeps: 16
Amenities: Air Conditioning, BBQ, CD Player, Cable/Satellite TV, Ceiling fans, Coffee Maker, DVD Player, Dishwasher, Fireplace, Full kitchen, Internet Access, Iron, Linens, Microwave, Pets OK, Phone, Refrigerator, Stereo, Stove, TV, Utensils, VCR
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