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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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Savannah Marriott Riverfront
100 General McIntosh Boulevard
Savannah, GA 31401 Map Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Hotel Class:
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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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AttractionsOld Fort Jackson Historic Site
1 Fort Jackson Rd.
Savannah, Georgia 31404 Distance: 3.4 mi. (from destination center) Description: Jackson County is named for James "Left Eye" Jackson, Georgia's feisty Revolutionary War soldier,... Read More
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Skidaway Island State Park
15 miles southeast of Savannah
52 Diamond Cswy. Savannah, Georgia 31411 Distance: 0.0 mi. (from destination center) Description: Skidaway Island State Park is Savannah's portal to the great outdoorsa section of the... Read More
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Savannah History Museum
303 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd
Savannah, Georgia Distance: 0.5 mi. (from destination center) Description: Housed in the restored train shed of the old Central Georgia Railway station, this museum is a... Read More
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Savannah Vacation RentalsExecutive Home with Water Park close to Everything
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2.5 Sleeps: 10
Amenities: DVD Player, Garage, Linens, No Pets, Non-Smoking, TV
3 BEDROOM/2 BATHROOM c.1852 BEAUTIFUL HOUSE
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 8
Amenities: BBQ, DVD Player, No Pets, Non-Smoking, Patio, TV
1870's former Carriage House blends luxury w/charm
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2 Sleeps: 6
Amenities: Linens, Non-Smoking, Pets OK
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