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The Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm are a stunning display of nature. Located on 30 acres near beautiful Savannah, this botanical garden features over 300 species of plants, trees, shrubs and flowers native to the Savannah Coast. Visitors can enjoy 3 miles of winding trails with large bamboo groves. The facility also has growing and educational gardens featuring sustainable practices such as four rainwater harvesting systems and beekeeping classes.

The Savannah Ogeechee Canal is a National Historic Landmark that runs over fifty miles in length. It was initially created in the early 19th century for transportation and trade purposes, but it has since been restored and its surrounding area has become a popular destination for outdoor recreation including fishing, boating, biking and nature walks. The canal’s historic significance is based primarily on its key role in linking northwest Georgia to the coastal region.

The Savannah Botanical Gardens offers a stunning look at nature for all ages. Spanning over 30 acres, the grounds contain various themed gardens filled with unique plants and trees native to the area as well as other varieties from around the world. Visitors can wander through the butterfly gazebo, sun garden and Japanese garden before heading to the conservatory, which offers a rainforest-like escape all year round.

The Wormsloe Historic Site was once the colonial estate of carpenter Noble Jones, who came to Georgia with James Oglethorpe in 1733. This former plantation is the site of the oldest standing structure in Savannah. The ruins of Jones’ tabby house was built in 1745.

The Georgia Historical Society is an organization committed to the education and preservation of our state’s unique culture and history. Famous historical sites in Chatham County today include Fort Pulaski National Monument, Historic Savannah Theatre, Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, Old Fort Jackson National Historic Landmark, and Pin Point Heritage Museum. This rich history and numerous cultural attractions are thanks to the hard work of the historians in Georgia Historical Society.

Forsyth Park is one of the largest parks in the Chatham county, Georgia. The Park covers 30 acres of land just south of Gaston Street and north of Park Avenue. The east border of Forsyth Park is Drayton Street and on the west is Whitaker. For locals and tourists, Forsyth Park is a hub of social interaction.