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26 VisitSavannah.com E S S E N T I A L S A V A N N A H RICH HISTORY Just 20 minutes from historic Savannah, Tybee Island offers history buffs a wealth of Revolutionary War, War of 1812 and Civil War history all across the island. Take a kayak tour by Cockspur Island Lighthouse, the smallest lighthouse in Georgia, and see Civil War history come alive at the open air Fort Pulaski National Monument. ENTERTAINMENT Catch a theatrical production, movie or live music concert at the historic Tybee Post Theater, originally built as a movie house for soldiers stationed at Fort Screven. DOLPHIN TOURS Hop aboard and enjoy a cruise with unforgettable views. Captain Derek's Dolphin Adventure and Captain Mike's Dolphin Tours offer daytime and sunset dolphin tours, as well as private and group tours. GET ON THE WATER Catch a wave off of North Beach with Tybee Surf Lessons to learn a new skill — you can even take lessons to learn how to play the ukulele! Explore the island with paddle in hand with East Coast Paddleboarding, taking in the sights along the water at your own pace. RELAXATION Tybee is the place to escape and unwind. Book your stay at the Surf Song Bed and Breakfast, a beloved historic home circa 1898, located on Officers Row just steps to the beach under beautiful live oak trees. Calm your mind by heading to Tybee Beach Massage for the Tropical Cool Down Salt Scrub and Massage. Feel the wind on your face as you cruise the island on your very own ride with Tybee Golf Carts or Tybee Island Bike Rentals. Tybee Beach Ecology Trips and Dr. Joe Richardson, a local marine scientist/biologist, to discover and learn about animals and habitats of Georgia's beaches and barrier islands. AFTERNOON SNACK Grab a crowd-pleasing chip sampler from Chamacos Tacos & Surf, or select a scoop or two of hand- dipped Jersey ice cream from a list of more than 20 flavors like Banana Cream Pie and Praline Pecan at Tybee Sugar Shack. Then head to the playgrounds and green spaces of Jaycee Park or Memorial Park. SHOP Pick up a souvenir towel or beach gear at T.S. Chu Department Store or a beach read from The Shoppes at 1207. Purchase stunning prints of your favorite island scenes at Casey Jones Photography and Tybee Gallery or signature Tybee apparel at Latitude 32. DRINK Come late afternoon, grab a margarita or a signature martini to die for at Rock House Bar & Grill, chill out with Wet Willie's signature drink Attitude Improvement or keep it tropical with a Frozen Pineapple Cocolada from Fannie's on the Beach. Grab that late-night drink or catch a game at Spanky's Beachside. DINNER (WITH A VIEW) Tybee's restaurants can be the perfect place to view the sunset. Dive into the fresh catch of the day and dessert at A-J's Dockside Restaurant with a view of the docks and boats on the water. Dine under strands of lights and winding branches of live oaks at The Original Crab Shack, alongside water and live animal exhibits featuring birds and alligators. Or enjoy the breathtaking view from the new Pier 16 Seafood Restaurant's rooftop deck overlooking Tybrisa Street. The kids can enjoy cornhole and giant Jenga while you sip a mint mojito after your meal of fresh Georgia shrimp, gourmet burgers and refreshing salads. Sometimes, the view is the entree itself — for an upscale bite, try Sundae Cafe, a former ice cream parlor that now specializes in hearty yet elegant steaks and seafood. MORE TO EXPLORE V I S I T T Y B E E Cockspur Island Lighthouse K E L L I B O Y D The Shoppes at 1207 S A V A N N A H M A G A Z I N E