Wormsloe Historic Site, Savannah

Name: Wormsloe Historic Site
Address: 7601 Skidaway Rd, Savannah, United States

#54 among attractions in Savannah

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The Wormsloe Historic Site, informally known as Wormsloe Plantation, is a state historic site near Savannah, Georgia, in the southeastern United States. The site consists of 822 acres protecting part of what was once the Wormsloe Plantation, a large estate established by one of Georgia's colonial founders, Noble Jones. The site includes a picturesque 1.5 miles oak avenue, the ruins of Jones' fortified house built of tabby, a museum, and a demonstration area interpreting colonial daily life. ()

Built: 1739 (286 years ago)Coordinates: 31°57'60"N, 81°4'21"W

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7601 Skidaway RdSavannah United States

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Day trips

Wormsloe Historic Site – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grayson Stadium, Bonaventure Cemetery, Oglethorpe Mall, Abercorn Walk.

5.4 miN
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Grayson Stadium, Savannah
138 min walk • Grayson Stadium stands as a historic landmark in the heart of Savannah, Georgia. This classic ballpark, known for its intimate and nostalgic atmosphere, has been a cornerstone of the city's sports culture since its opening in 1926.
5.6 miN
Cemetery
Bonaventure Cemetery, Savannah
142 min walk • Bonaventure Cemetery is a rural cemetery located on a scenic bluff of the Wilmington River, east of Savannah, Georgia. The cemetery became famous when it was featured in the 1994 novel Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt, and in the subsequent movie, directed by Clint Eastwood, based on the book.
3.6 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Oglethorpe Mall, Savannah
93 min walk • Oglethorpe Mall is a super-regional shopping mall on the Southside of Savannah, Georgia. Named after General James Oglethorpe, the founder of Savannah, the mall has expanded since its opening in 1969 to nearly one million square feet.
4.6 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Abercorn Walk, Savannah
118 min walk • Abercorn Walk is an upscale shopping center that runs along Abercorn Street in midtown Savannah, Georgia. It is located near the city's more upscale midtown commercial sector.
6.7 miSE
Island, National park
Wassaw Island
170 min walk • Wassaw Island is one of the Sea Islands. It is located on the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of the U.S. state of Georgia and is within the borders of Chatham County.
3.2 miN
Monastery
Savannah Priory, Savannah
82 min walk • The Benedictine Priory of Savannah is a Catholic monastery of Benedictine monks located in Savannah, Georgia. The priory was founded in 1877, and is a dependency of Saint Vincent Archabbey in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, and thereby belongs to the American-Cassinese Congregation.
4.2 miN
Sport, Sport venue, Arenas and stadiums
Ted Wright Stadium, Savannah
108 min walk • Ted Wright Stadium is a 13,500-seat multi-purpose stadium in Savannah, Georgia, United States. The facility is located on the campus of Savannah State University. The stadium is primarily used for American football and track and field.
3.8 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Abercorn Common, Savannah
98 min walk • Abercorn Common is a 180,000-square-foot shopping center in Savannah, Georgia. The center was the first retail center in the U.S. to become LEED-certified, meaning its design incorporates efficiency with attractive buildings and public spaces.
1.4 miW
Neighbourhood
Bethesda Academy, Savannah
37 min walk • Bethesda Academy is a boys' school and former orphanage located in unincorporated Chatham County, Georgia, in the United States, near Savannah. Its historic building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973.
5.7 miN
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture
Ardsley Park–Chatham Crescent Historic District, Savannah
146 min walk • The Ardsley Park–Chatham Crescent Historic District is a historic district in Savannah, Georgia, United States. Covering 400 acres, the district was first listed in the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
4.8 miN
Town
Thunderbolt
123 min walk • One of the main attractions in Thunderbolt is the Thunderbolt Museum, which showcases the town's fascinating maritime history. Visitors can explore exhibits that highlight the area's connection to the waterways and learn about the local shrimping industry, which has...