Who would’ve known that Savannah & Charleston were considered “rival sister cities”. I’ve always heard how amazing these two cities were, so why not take a road trip explore. Both are best known for historical beauty, gardens,historic buildings predating the Civil War. Yet Charleston and Savannah offer much more than their picture-ready cobblestone streets and classical architecture. The historic homes, galleries, and restaurants can all be experienced on foot (or bike), but to get from one city to another is a 2-hour drive.

Things to do:

• Forsyth Park (Savannah)

• River Street Sweets (Savannah)

• Haunted Tours (Savannah)

• SCAD (Savannah)

• Rainbow Row (Charleston)

• Horse Carriage Ride (Charleston)

Where to eat:

• The Collins Quarters (Savannah)

• The Grey (Savannah)

• Magnolias (Charleston)

I have never really been on a road-trip but somehow, someway, my husband convinced me to make the drive up from Florida to New York — stopping by Savannah and Charleston on the way. Took us about 7 hours to get to Savannah so we left at 1 am to make the most of our day (crazy, I know). A car full of snacks, music, and “alternating” drivers (I drove for an hour). Savannah is one of the most romantic cities in the US. Its historic district is only more romantic with its horse-drawn carriages and storybook mansions that predate the Civil War…