This is a secure environment and I am grateful to be a part of helping individuals have an…read moreopportunity to change their lives. Coastal State Prison is most definitely one of the well-run prisons. Little Girl Big Truck

The three hour bus ride was OK other than the stomach chains and lack of AC. Im not a Georgia…read moreresident so I found the endless banter about "who's sister kissed the best" strange but still entertaining. Upon arrival, our party was promptly welcomed with a strip search/squat&cough exercise. Afterward, we were all given complimentary haircuts and garden-hose "showers" with de-lousing soap. To my surprise, the generosity didn't end there. The staff bestowed everyone with a garbage bag full of dryer-burned uniforms, an orange, and a bologna sandwich. Unfortunately, that sandwich was probably the most luxurious dish I consumed during my visit. My main tips if you ever visit Coastal - A) Do not eat the "Butts n' Guts" - once a week, all the unused food from the week(including bone-in chicken) is ground into a rice and gravy dish. It is nearly impossible to eat without swallowing bone. B) Keep your hands out of your pockets. The staff will assume you are jacking and will promptly provide you with a significant beating. C) Do not get tattoos if you want a decent tattoo. D) Avoid financial commitments with gang members, as some of the prison staff is gang affiliated and will allow them to "handle their business" with you if/when problems arise. E) A green dot card can get you anything from cell phones to drugs to Pizza Hut to sex if you know the right guard, but it can also get you hurt. I avoided this enterprise, but hey, it's your life. All in all, I would not recommend this establishment, although there are much worse places to visit. 2/5 Stars.

One of the worst bed and breakfast's that I've ever stayed at. They made me shower with a bunch of…read moreother men with no wall dividing us, but they gave us free meals 3x a day. The food was horrendous, but what is there to expect when it's taxpayer-funded? The hosts were always cursing at us and my roommates were rebellious and rambunctious. I wish I could've stayed there for less time, but at least they let us go outside for fun and games for 30 mins a day! (By fun and games I mean walking in single file in a circle while being yelled at) Bad experience, but better than others. 2.5/5

First off let me just say that the accommodations are terrible and the food is sub par. Despite…read morethat the hospitality is beyond compare. Upon arrival you are happily greeted and given all the amenities you need for your stay. One particular staff member stands out and that is the reason for a 4 star review. Lisa Bloodworth is a gem. She was able to assist me at every turn. Even though I wasn't a guest there she extended cheerful assistance with every request. I would definitely recommend that my friend stay there again

What an awesome piece of local history. Old jail was built 1855-1856, and looks like a fortified…read morecastle. Check it out if you're in the area.

We took the haunted tour and it was creepy. Sarah was our tour guide and she made it even creepier…read morewith her stories. She provided historical data and personal experiences and once we were on the tour with her it was easy to start wondering if we were alone. I don't think we were. I took pictures in every room but there was one room where my camera and my flashlight would not work. It's called the dark room. Not sure what that was all about.

It was exciting for my daughter to visit this notorious jail. She enjoyed the stories but we wish…read morethere were more stories about what went on.

If I could give this facility negative stars I would. They need to be closed down immediately. A…read morenurse at this facility threatened my son while he was here. A worker stole items from my son's personal bag and one of the nurses then threatened my son with not being able to leave if the item was not found. I reported the incident to Deanna in admissions. Instead of resolving the issue she sat there and said the reviews of this institution are so bad because of a conspiracy among other hospitals paying their employees to write bad reviews about them. This woman was absolutely unhinged. They discharged my son the very next day to avoid having to actually resolve the issue. This all happened in the beginning of August. Deanna told me she would call me with an update on how they handled the nurse threatening my son. They never called me. At the end of September I called them back. The receptionist never put me on with Deanna and didn't even let me leave a voicemail for her. She just took my information and said she would pass it along. Two days later I had a refund of my copay. They actually believed they could pay me off! On top of this, they did nothing to help my son, they tried to drug him up, offered zero therapy, hired idiots with no compassion or knowledge of how to treat for YOUTH during the most difficult time of their lives, the living quarters are dirty and the beds are worse than jail cots, the patients have no warm blankets, the drinking water was dirty and smelly, the food was disgusting, and the staff treats family like trash. Not one person inside of this facility was welcoming, kind, warm, knowledgeable, or empathetic. If your child is struggling I urge you to find somewhere else to take them. This entire experience has been horrific.

Just spent the holidays in this behavioral health center, the nurse Elizabeth L taught some stellar…read morecoping strategies! Don't wanna go back, but if I do, I know I'll be safe and monitored in my mental health journey!

Visited: February 16, 2026…read more The Old Exchange & Provost Dungeon was the perfect blend of history and hustle. From the moment you step onto the grounds, you feel the weight of Charleston's past. Inside, the immersion begins immediately -- postcards, patches, and meaningful souvenirs that make it easy to bring a little history home for friends and family. The highlight, though, was the tour. Our guide was a jolly local with razor-sharp, dry Southern wit -- the kind of storyteller who can pivot from Revolutionary War imprisonment to a perfectly timed sarcastic aside without missing a beat. Equal parts charm and "bless your heart," she made centuries-old history feel present and personal. Down in the Provost Dungeon, those brick walls carry gravity. British occupation. Prisoners of war. Pirates passing through. It's one of those rare spaces where you instinctively lower your voice. You don't just learn history -- you feel it. History hit different here. If you appreciate immersive storytelling, preserved architecture, and a tour that balances education with personality, this is absolutely worth your time.

Barry was a fabulous tour guide --he really brought all the history alive. It's amazing all that…read morewent on in there. Easy to navigate as well. Love the military discount, too!

Was a resident here for 4 months. The staff are alright for the most part. There are a couple staff…read morethere that need to realize that the only thing that separates them from a resident is a formal complaint. Because one of those and theyll be a resident too. The food was pretty good if you like spicy food because thats all the seasoning they know. The desserts are pretty good. Just dont ask them to play mean girls over the movie channel because they clearly never will.

The food was mediocre and the beds were uncomfortable. Also no VH1 or MTV. I will NOT be returning!read more

Oak trees are most likely included in any description or picture of Savannah. That's what makes up…read morethe charm of this city, coupled with the Spanish Moss draping over the oak's large canopy and it makes even the not-so-nice parts of town, still so pretty! Candler Oak, however is a special oak tree. It is one of the oldest living landmarks in Savannah and os estimated to date back to around the 1700s. Thankfully, in the 80's, a group of citizens formed a group when the tree was at a risk of dying and have made great efforts in keeping this tree alive and protected. History was made when the group obtained the first conservation easement on a single tree. - Parking - Street parking. - Location - It's located right next to Forsyth Park, on Drayton and E Gaston Street, on SCAD's Ruskin Hall's property. There is an iron gate that surrounds the tree that is kept under lock and key. You can't get past the gate. As we visited it today, there were a group of workers, repaving the cement walls that surround it from the street. It looks like the cement walls have slowly collapsed over the years and there were quite large cracks to the foundation. The information board is also contained inside the gated area. According to the board, the last time they measured the tree was in 2003 and it is as follows: Diameter - 65 inches Circumference - 17 feet Height - 54 feet Width of the canopy - 110.25 feet - Fun facts - 2001 - Designated a Georgia Landmark & Historic Tree 2004 - Placed on National Register of Historic Trees Tip: There is actually a Dot bus stop right in front of it and Dots are free to ride in Savannah. If you're walking around Forsyth Park, it's definitely worth going over to the end of Forsyth Park to see this beautiful tree.

I was walking back from Forsyth park when I discovered this magnificent oak tree located on the…read morecampus of the Savannah College of Art and Design. The Candler Oak is believed to have taken root in the early 1700's before James Oglethorpe arrived in Savannah in 1733 and laid out the city. It is 300 years old making it one of the oldest trees in Savannah. The tree is 54 feet tall, 16.85 feet in circumference, and the crown spread is 110 feet. This tree has witnessed a lot of Savannah's history. The surrounding land around the tree was a seaman's hospital built in 1803. In 1819 a poor house and a hospital was built on the land. In 1854 it became the headquarters of the Medical College of Georgia. During the Civil War it became a Confederate hospital named Camp Davidson. In 1863 stockades below the tree held Union prisoners of war. General Sherman seized the hospital in 1864 when he arrived in Savannah and used it for Union soldiers. From 1930 until 1980 it was the Warren A. Candler hospital. By the 1980's, the Candler Oak was sick from years of pollution and construction. It was given a life expectancy of only 20 years. The Savannah Tree Foundation was formed in 1982 to protect the Candler Oak and the other trees in Savannah. The group made history in 1984 by getting the first conservation easement of a single tree in the nation. Huntingdon II, Ltd. purchased the building and donated the easement to the Savannah Tree Foundation so they could care for the tree. In 1985 asphalt was removed over the trees roots. In 2001 the tree was designated a Georgia Landmark and Historic Tree by the Georgia Urban Forest Council. In 2004 it was named added to the National Register of Historic Trees. In 2012 the Savannah Law School purchased the property and restored the historic buildings and set aside four parking spaces around the tree to protect it. Today the Candler Tree is regularly visited by arborists who have judged the tree to be in good health and it is expected to last for the next century. A fence now surrounds the tree in order to protect it.