ShopSCAD, 340 Bull Street on Madison Square, . Great works of art by students at SCAD. Right across the street from the Gryphon Tea Room. Why buy junky mass produced souvenirs when you can support student artists? They always have a wonderful mix of eclectic items.
E. Shaver Booksellers, 326 Bull Street on Madison Square (phone: 912.234.7257). This is a great locally owned bookstore. Tons of new books inhabit many intimate rooms. If you eavesdrop on the doyennes who work there, you can learn all kinds of juicy gossip on the locals. They always have good advice on the latest book or that literary souvenir for Aunt Sue.
The Book Lady Bookstore, 6 E. Liberty St, just off Bull St., across the st. from the Desoto Hilton 912-233-3628 Hours M-Sat 10-5:30. Exactly as a bookstore should look and feel, this full service used, rare, and new books shop, steps right out of a Dickens novel. Right around the corner from Shaver's, The Book Lady has lots of cozy places to sit, knowledgeable staff, and endless hard-to-find books in all genres. Free wifi, reading garden, and a cafe that serves coffee, tea, cold drinks, and homemade scones, cookies and more. Check their events schedule for author readings and book signings.
Home Run Video, 4 E. Liberty St. (just off Bull St.), ☎ 912 236 5192. M-Sun 11 am-12 midnight. Locally owned video rental store with an impressive selection of independent, foreign and Savannah related films. Also check out their wide variety of new comics and graphic novels. �
ZIA Boutique (ZIA), 325 W. Broughton St., ☎ 912-233-3237. 11am - 6pm. A beautiful and hip boutique with a stunning & exotic selection of global Jewelry. The owner travels the world in search of the unusual and offers his own bold designs as well. $20 - $400. �
The Paris Market & Brocante, 36 W. Broughton St., Phone: 912-232-1500 . A wonderful treasure trove of a little bit of everything -- items for home, etc. The owner has a wonderful eye for the unusual.
Joseph's Salon, 912-236-8515, Drayton Street. Full service pampering and consultations, nails, hair, and skin care, located in the historic district beside the Desoto Hilton Hotel. Owner Joseph Moody has been the go-to hairstylist for beautiful hair in Savannah for over 20 years. Call for an appointment.
Portobello Antiques, 220 E. Oglethorpe Ave, (912) 651-1056, is an upscale antiques and decoarting store. They have quality vendors in a clean enviroment. This is true New South style.
Savannah Art Works, 240 Bull Street, ☎ 912-443-9331, . 1-5 sun 11-6 mon.-sat.. Art and craft gift gallery. Located in heart of the historic district. Featuring self-taught southern artists. Folkie, fun and affordable. �
Time Machine Portrait Co. (Old Time Photos), 112 West Broughton Street (On Broughton next to the Gap between Whitaker and Barnard), ☎ 912-233-7704, . An Old Time Photography studio with four great sets (Victorian Savannah, Pirate Ship, Roaring 20's Speakeasy, & Wild West Saloon) and tons of authentic costumes! �
Wormsloe Historic Site, 7601 Skidaway Road, ☎ (912) 353-3023, . Tue-Sun 9-5. The entrance has a beautiful avenue of live oak tree, plus there is a visitor's center with history of the plantation and trails along the marshes.$3.50-$6.00. �
See a show at the Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull Street, ☎ 912-233-7764, . See a musical variety show with the talented performers of this theatre company. �
Folklorico, 440 Bull Street, ☎ (912) 232-9300, . Mon-Sat 10 am - 5 pm Sun 1 pm - 5 pm. Great place for Fair Trade, handmade products. Owners travel around the world to find treasures to share. �
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