12 activities under $12 in Savannah
Written by Ali Grutchfield. Photo courtesy of Ali Grutchfield
Savannah is crawling with fun activities for SCAD students to explore in between their studies. However, given the pandemic and sheer amount of options, many students aren’t discovering all of the possibilities before them until it’s too late. This curated list spans a variety of interests, locations, and themes. The only common thread is their affordability for the everyday student on a budget. Below is the timing, pricing, and websites corresponding to each of the 1 excursions mentioned in the video live on the District YouTube channel.
1. Nature Hike at Skidaway Island State Park
ADDRESS: 52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, GA 31411
HOURS OF OPERATION: 7:00 am – 10:00 pm daily
PRICE: $5 for parking
WEBSITE: https://gastateparks.org/SkidawayIsland
2. Sulfur Studios Art Museum
ADDRESS: 2301 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401
HOURS OF OPERATION: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Thursday-Sunday
PRICE: Free Admission
WEBSITE: https://sulfurstudios.org/
3. Botanical Garden
ADDRESS: 1388 Eisenhower Dr, Savannah, GA 31406
HOURS OF OPERATION: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm daily
PRICE: Free Admission
WEBSITE: https://www.savannahbotanical.org/
4. African Art Museum
ADDRESS: 201 E 37th St, Savannah, GA 31401
HOURS OF OPERATION: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm Wednesday-Saturday
PRICE: Free Admission
WEBSITE: https://www.savannahafricanartmuseum.org/
5. Fragrant Garden
ADDRESS: 2 W Gaston St, Savannah, GA 31401
HOURS OF OPERATION: 9:00 am – 2:00 pm Monday-Friday
PRICE: Free Admission
WEBSITE: https://www.savannahga.gov/769/Garden-of-Fragrance-in-Forsyth-Park
6. E. Shaver Booksellers
ADDRESS: 326 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401
HOURS OF OPERATION: 10:30 am – 6:00 pm Monday-Saturday 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sundays
PRICE: Free Admission
WEBSITE: https://www.eshaverbooks.com/
7. Meg Shuba Yoga in Forsyth Park
ADDRESS: 2 W Gaston St, Savannah, GA 31401
HOURS OF OPERATION: 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm Wednesday and Thursday
PRICE: Free
WEBSITE: https://www.megshubayoga.com/bespokeyoga
8. Foxy Loxy Happy Hour
ADDRESS: 1919 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401
HOURS OF OPERATION: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday-Thursday, 8:00 am 9:00 pm Friday-Saturday, and 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Sundays
PRICE: Free Admission, Happy Hour Lattes $2
WEBSITE: https://www.foxyloxycafe.com/
9. Oatland Wildlife Center
ADDRESS: 711 Sandtown Rd, Savannah, GA 31410
HOURS OF OPERATION: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm daily
PRICE: $5 per person
WEBSITE: https://spwww.sccpss.com/schools/oatland/Pages/default.aspx
10. STUMP Savannah
ADDRESS: 1612 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401
HOURS OF OPERATION: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm Monday-Saturday, 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm Sundays
PRICE: Free Admission
WEBSITE: https://stumpplants.com/
11. Funky Brunch Cafe
ADDRESS: 304 E Broughton St, Savannah, GA 31401
HOURS OF OPERATION: 8:00 am – 2:30 pm Thursday-Monday
PRICE: $9.00 per container of batter
WEBSITE: https://www.thefunkybrunchcafe.com/
12. Highway 21 Drive-In Theater
ADDRESS: 55 Parker Dr, Beaufort, SC 29906
HOURS OF OPERATION: 7:30 pm – 1:00 am(ish) Friday-Sunday
PRICE: $7 per person
WEBSITE: http://hwy21drivein.com/
