Locals share their favorite things to do around Savannah this summer, from dolphin tours and day trips to aquariums, nature trails, and rainy day ideas.
If you’re looking for easy ways to stay entertained this summer, there’s no shortage of ideas—especially from those who know the area best. From day trips to dolphin tours, here’s a roundup of local recommendations for things to do around Savannah.
Oatland Island Wildlife Center was a favorite for its wooded walking trails and peaceful animal enclosures. Skidaway Island State Park also came up often, with several people noting the marsh hikes, picnic areas, and nature center (yes, the one with the giant sloth skeleton). The nearby Pin Point Heritage Museum is another spot worth checking out, especially if you’re interested in learning more about the area’s local crabbing and oyster industry.
For animal lovers and families with kids, the UGA Marine Education Center & Aquarium on Skidaway is a go to. It’s small, uncrowded, and known for its touch tank and hands-on programs like Turtle Tuesdays and Creature Feature every Wednesday during the summer.
If you want to cool off, dolphin tours came up again and again, especially off Tybee or Little Tybee. Other options included kayaking, visiting the Tybee Marine Science Center, and heading to the Crab Shack, where you can feed alligators and walk through the bird sanctuary before grabbing lunch.
Rainy day? A few people suggested checking out the new bowling alley on Broughton, an escape room, or spending time at Plant Riverside District, where you’ll find a dinosaur exhibit, maritime museum, and even a free geology display inside the JW Marriott lobby.
For something hands-on, Painting with a Twist and the open art studio at the Telfair Museum were both mentioned as fun picks. And if you’re up for a drive, several locals recommended a day trip to Jekyll Island for the water park and Driftwood Beach—or even hopping a ferry to Cumberland Island to see the wild horses and old ruins.
