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    Wormsloe State Historic Site

    4.1 (273 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 4:45 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Caitlyn R.

    This place is incredible but the highlight is really the main road with the canopying trees. I explored the entire site but honestly could have have turned around after walking down that main road. The road is about a 1.5-mile walk. In my opinion the trees toward the end are even more impressive than the ones at the beginning so plan your photos accordingly! They offer a shuttle from the entrance to the end of the road. I only took it on the way back, but it took so long to get everyone loaded in that I might have been better off walking if I hadn't been in such a time crunch. Plan to spend more time here than you'd expect! I was there for 2.5 hours because it does take time to explore the whole area. I got there at 10 a.m. on a Saturday and was surprised how slow it was, 95% of my photos had nobody in the background. By the time I got back about 12:30 p.m. it was PACKED so get there early! Parking is free, admission is $12 for adults. The gift shop is great too!

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    Jordan E.

    We had a wonderful time exploring Wormsloe. While you can choose to walk the grounds, taking the shuttle through the iconic path of 440 massive oak trees was both informative and enjoyable. They've recently updated their shuttles, which made for a comfortable experience even though they are wooden bench seats. They run every 30 minutes, take you to the museum and trails, and the ride itself lasts about 15-20 minutes each way. After the ride, we spent some time in the small museum which was cute and took the trail out to the Colonial Life Area. It's a nice walk through the forest with plenty of fresh air and different kinds of birds that really adds to the visit. The Colonial Life Area was small so don't expect a large village or anything. We also managed to find a few things in the gift shop, which has a surprisingly good selection. Definitely a highlight if you're looking for that classic, historic, and forest atmosphere!

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    Kim R.

    We were in town for the holidays and touring around a bit. We didn't know much of anything about the site when we arrived. We paid for our party of 5 to enter and loaded to take the ride towards the museum. The ride itself, extremely beautiful trees all the way, but quite uncomfortable for some of us. The benches are wood and the trek a bit bumpy, so it's probably not advised to use it if you've got any back or sitting issues. Three of us ended up walking back to avoid the tractor...lovely walk anyway. As for my elderly parents, we'd hoped to find them a good place to sit while we roamed that end of the property but there wasn't any comfortable seating around the museum so they just rode back to the entrance and waited for us in the rocking chairs. We'd hoped to see lots of birds at the marshy area but no such luck that day. Hands down the oak drive is the standout of the site. It was interesting to learn about the history of the property on the ride, but not worth the discomfort in my particular case. The visit wasn't the standout of our trip, and altho the trees were gorgeous you can see beautiful ones all around town so I probably wouldn't pay the entry fee to visit again.

    Lucas H.

    Visiting Wormsloe Historic Site with Jordan felt like stepping straight into a movie scene. The iconic oak-lined avenue with the Spanish moss is honestly breathtaking. it didn't even feel real. I kept thinking I was in the middle of a romantic comedy, just waiting for the perfect cinematic moment to happen. What made it even more special is realizing that this place was once given as a birthday gift, like, can you imagine? It made the whole experience feel even more magical and surreal. For a second, I was like wow, that could totally be me receiving something like this. lol It's peaceful, beautiful, and full of history, but also incredibly romantic . Definitely one of those places that makes you slow down, take it all in, and just appreciate the moment.

    Melissa B.

    Tony and I thoroughly enjoyed Wormsloe State Historical Site on Skidaway Island in Savannah! We were able to get into the park for $9 each since we are Seniors! It opened at 9am and we got there about 15 after. We paid our admission in the gift shop! We caught the shuttle to the museum on the site which runs every half hour. Once there we self guided toured the museum then walked to the Tabby Ruins of the original home plus his grave! Definitely a lovely historical park to visit! I purchased a magnet for my refrigerator! If in the area you should go!

    Manish C.

    Located a bit outside downtown Savannah, the Wormsloe Historic Site is a beautiful haven of oak trees, nature, and history. Most go to snap pictures of their famous road lined with oak trees, which alone makes the excursion outside downtown worth it. In recent years, they have made the prudent decision to prohibit commercial vehicle traffic on the road, and offer a trolley that takes you the full length of the Avenue of Oaks, and drops you off outside a museum. Admission is very reasonable, and includes the trolley ride. The only restrooms available during our visit were at the modern visitors center, as the museum ones were out of service. You have an option to rent bikes should you wish to explore more of the property. The trolley is excellent, as the employees are friendly and provide a narrated history of the site as you make your way down towards the museum, and are happy to answer any questions you may have. The decision to restrict traffic on the Avenue of Oaks was excellent, as I was able to snap some great pictures and take in the beauty of the natural surroundings without a slew of vehicles. The only minor deduction from my rating (4.5/5) is because the museum the trolley drops you off at is really old and outdated, and even the employees working there pointed out that it needs to be updated and modernized. They told me updates may be in the works for the future, but given the historic nature of the site, there may be some hurdles. I would recommend a side trip out to Wormsloe Historic Site to all those that visit Savannah. I only regret that it took me several visits to Savannah before I finally made the trip out to Wormsloe.

    Jenna I.

    This is a beautiful site with the historical remains of a building and an informative museum. The setting is a peaceful walk or you can take an open shuttle to the museum. The best part is seeing the oak trees with the Spanish moss. You can bring your dogs too! The walk is easy for people if all ages, as the path is flat.

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    Eric S.

    A really nice visit to an historical site. This is a nice place to spend some time exploring the past in Savannah. The visitor's center is great. They have a shuttle that takes you to the old structures. Dogs are welcome everywhere, even on the shuttle. The walking trails are lovely, especially near the salt marshes. The museum is simple. The colonial village and blacksmith shop was nice to see. The highlights are really just absorbing the beautiful forests and walking the trails. You can rent bikes and they even have electric chargers for your car.

    Gabrilla C.

    Beautiful site, very peaceful. Paid in the front and drove very slowly to enjoy the view of the trees and the shade. Everything was serene and super clean. I enjoyed walking around and learning about this site.

    The tree tunnel at the beginning.
    Christa V.

    If hiking, history and nature is your thing, this is for you! I personally wanted to see the oak lined road. And that its self was maybe a 5 minute walk from the visitors center. It is $12pp to gain access past the center. If I went again, I wouldn't go past the start of the trees personally. It's a mile and a half walk to the small museum. The trolley wait is 30 minutes and fits 16 people but the ranger was kind and allowed people in the bed of his pickup that was pulling it. I think the trees themselves are a must see if you're visiting Savannah. Also, they have shut down the tree lined road down to traffic, they said all the vehicles going through was killing the trees. So know you can't drive back anymore. Parking: Lots of free onsite parking at the visitors center. Restrooms: There are restrooms at the visitors center AND at the end of the mile and a half walk! Food: They have snacks such as trail mix, jerky, etc available in the visitors center.

    Hunter S.

    The main reason you're coming here is to marvel at and take photos of the Oak tree alley that's about a mile and a half long (400 live oaks). You start at the visitor's center, which is mainly a gift shop with a few points of history. From there you can catch the shuttle (outdoor, some covered, some open) and get some entertaining info from Ranger Rick, who will take you down to the museum, tabby ruins, lookout, and some other historical sites related to Wormsloe and the family. Admission price is 12 dollars and there is plenty of parking. Nice place to spend a couple of hours.

    Nazh D.

    This is such an amazing beautiful place. A must visit! If you can get the tour by Viator with Kelly tours and get Dennis as your tour guide then you will sure learn a lot about this place and the history! The trees are just magical, I always love oak trees with spanish moss. Just makes them look 10x more interesting. We visited in Nov which was cloudy and warm. But a great weather to walk around. Definitelly need to visit when in Savannah, will complete your visit for sure.

    Rented bikes for the trek out! Highly recommend!
    Andrea T.

    We rented their bikes to make quick work of the trail that leads past the tabby ruins along the marsh to the Colonial Life Area. Bikes were an awesome option to make the best use of our time. The trail is beautifully lined with trees, but without the bikes, it's a good walk or you're on the schedule of the shuttle (where you can't stop to take pics). Biking, it was a nice little 2ish hour experience for us. Very cool and well done demonstrations of colonial life.

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