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    4.6 (21 reviews)

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    Ashley S.

    I'm surprised we hadn't run into this square before but you can't miss it with the towering statue in the middle. It's very pretty like many squares and of course benches and history to learn on the way.

    Mark M.

    What a beautiful square consisting of a towering statue and rock. The trees are breathtaking; it's quite impressive, and peaceful. I could spend hours here rejecting and taking it all in!

    William Gordon monument in Wright Square
    Marqus R.

    Wright Square is one of Savannah's oldest, dating back to 1733. It's a super lovely square but there are some things that strike me as being odd about it. Its name is Wright Square in honor of James Wright, the last Royal Governor of Georgia, however the main monument and centerpiece of it is the William Gordon monument named after William Gordon who was a wealthy railroad tycoon and whose endeavors managed to bring incredible wealth to Savannah in the form of easy transportation of cotton. Most park like squares that I know of in some way bear the name of its central piece monument, but if there is anything significant to Wright, I didn't see it. No matter all this history stuff because the most important part is that it is a lovely square offer a most pleasant place to spend some time.

    Rachel M.

    It is hard to believe this square has been here since 1733. It has had a few names, but wright square is named after the last Royal Governor of Savannah Sit James Wright. With this being the second of twenty two squares later down in Savannah, there is so much background of this square and area. I wish I read or knew about it when I was right there. If you are at this square, check this background I found about it. It is a very good detailed background. It is like you are stepping back in town. I found this article about it: http://www.visit-historic-savannah.com/wrightsquare.html

    Abby L.

    Wright Square is a beautiful location in the center of town. There is a lot of history here and it's a nice place to visit. There's plenty of shaded paths & benches to keep cool, plus a large central monument. There are great shops and restaurants all around too! A very walkable location.

    Ryu D.

    Beautiful place to walk around with a date and hold hands! There are low hanging trees to climb, plenty of grassy open spaces to set up a picnic, and extremely flat terrain to do a walk in sandals or heels!

    Ashley N.

    Stunning! There are around 22 squares (we learned on our carriage ride) and Wrights square is just beautiful. I think it would be hard to pick a favorite square because they all feature some different statue of some sort that tells a story of Savannah's long history. Wright's Square features a monument commemorating William Gordon, as well as Tomochichi. I'll leave out all the history stuff to those wondering so you can hear all about it when you are there :)

    Candyce B.

    This is a definite must visit while you're in the city. It's peaceful and a reminder of Savannah's rich history. It's in the heart of restaurants and shops so you can just enjoy the stroll and take it all in. You'll also have the chance to take some really nice pics and enjoy some really good people watching....if that's your thing. :)

    Beautiful and peaceful
    Tracy W.

    I've reviewed this Square previously. I love it! It's peaceful, and there's live music almost daily. The church's bells don't just chime to tell you the time, they play actual songs. There's always a buzz of tourists and locals. It's a very cool place to chill. This is my favorite square.

    Rose L.

    Wright Square has two of the most impressive monuments in all of downtown - a towering statue and an enormous boulder, and both have quite the story. This was only our second stop during a recent walking tour (the first being Johnson Square) and my head was already packed with knowledge! The square was first a grave site for Chief Tomo-Chi-Chi, the Tamacraw chief who offered peace and cooperation when Savannah settles moved in. However, after William W. Gordon brought immense wealth to Savannah, the townspeople felt he should be honored and replaced the grave with a memorial. Unfortunately they probably scattered the chief's bones when this took place, and thus have since added the rock monument to the square for Tomo-Chi-Chi. With displaced graves, you can only imagine that this square is haunted. But don't let that distract you from the beautiful Oak Trees and knoweldge that Wright Square was one of the first four square to the laid out in Savannah.

    James H.

    One of my many favorite squares in Savannah. Nice central location close to Broughton Street. The second square established in Savannah, Percival Square was named for Lord Percival, generally regarded as the man who gave the colony of Georgia its name (a tribute to Great Britain's King George II). It was renamed in 1763 to honor James Wright, the third, last and perhaps most notable of Georgia's royal governors. Throughout its history it has also been known as Court House Square and Post Office Square; the present Tomochichi Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse is adjacent to the west. The square is the burial site of Tomochichi, a leader of the Creek nation of Native Americans. Tomochichi was a trusted friend of James Oglethorpe and assisted him in the founding of his colony. When Tomochichi died in 1739 Oglethorpe ordered him buried with military honors in the center of Percival Square. In accordance with his people's customs the grave was marked by a pyramid of stones gathered from the surrounding area. In 1883, citizens wishing to honor William Washington Gordon replaced Tomochichi's monument with an elaborate and highly allegorical monument to Gordon. William Gordon is thus the only native Savannahian honored with a monument in one of the city's squares. Gordon's own widow objected strongly to this perceived insult to Tomochichi. She and other members of the Colonial Dames of the State of Georgia planned to erect a new monument to Tomochichi, made of granite from Stone Mountain. The Stone Mountain Monument Company offered the material at no cost. Mrs. Gordon felt that she was being condescended to and insisted on paying. The Monument Company sent her a bill--some sources say for fifty cents, others for one dollar--payable on Judgment Day. Mrs. Gordon paid the bill and attached a note explaining that on Judgment Day she would be occupied with her own affairs. The new monument was erected in 1899. It stands in the southeast corner of the square and eulogizes Tomochichi as a great friend of James Oglethorpe and the people of Georgia. Wright Square is on Bull, between State and York Streets.

    Hope L.

    Very Historic;Stopped by on the way home from a doctors appointment, It was beautiful,It was rainy and cool; I Would reccomend this to anyonewho comes to visit,Even people who come to live here.Beautiful Live Oaks,Lots of tourists.Possibly my favorite Square of Savannah.

    Morgan W.

    The second square established in Savannah, Percival Square was named for Lord Percival, generally regarded as the man who gave the colony of Georgia its name (a tribute to Great Britain's King George II). It was renamed in 1763 to honor James Wright, the third, last and perhaps most notable of Georgia's royal governors. Throughout its history it has also been known as Court House Square and Post Office Square; the present Tomochichi Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse is adjacent to the west. The square is the burial site of Tomochichi, a leader of the Creek nation of Native Americans. Tomochichi was a trusted friend of James Oglethorpe and assisted him in the founding of his colony. When Tomochichi died in 1739 Oglethorpe ordered him buried with military honors in the center of Percival Square. In accordance with his people's customs the grave was marked by a pyramid of stones gathered from the surrounding area. In 1883, citizens wishing to honor William Washington Gordon replaced Tomochichi's monument with an elaborate and highly allegorical monument to Gordon.[8] William Gordon is thus the only native Savannahian honored with a monument in one of the city's squares. Gordon's own widow objected strongly to this perceived insult to Tomochichi. She and other members of the Colonial Dames of the State of Georgia planned to erect a new monument to Tomochichi, made of granite from Stone Mountain. The Stone Mountain Monument Company offered the material at no cost. Mrs. Gordon felt that she was being condescended to and insisted on paying. The Monument Company sent her a bill--some sources say for fifty cents, others for one dollar--payable on Judgment Day. Mrs. Gordon paid the bill and attached a note explaining that on Judgment Day she would be occupied with her own affairs. The new monument was erected in 1899. It stands in the southeast corner of the square and eulogizes Tomochichi as a great friend of James Oglethorpe and the people of Georgia. Wright Square is on Bull, between State and York Streets.

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    DeVaul Henderson Lake Loop - Morning walk. Sun's up!

    DeVaul Henderson Lake Loop

    5.0(3 reviews)
    16.7 mi

    Little One and I have been cooped up in the house because she has been sick, so I took her out to…read moreget some fresh air. The DeVaul Henderson Lake Loop (DHLL) seemed to be the best bet due to length of the trail. When you are on Hwy 144 and you get to the roundabout, turn in on Veterans Memorial Parkway, where the Bryan County Administrative Complex is. The trail is located right next to it. You can't miss it. Parking - You can pretty much park anywhere on the grass along Veterans Memorial Parkway. I like to park toward the other end, by the elementary school, where you see the 4 wooden posts. Trail Description - From the 4 wooden posts, down to the paved path, the ground is dirt and a mix of sand and pine needles, and not paved, but that distance is minimal. It is surround by tall trees. Once you get down to the paved part, the signs indicate that it's a 0.5 mile loop. This loop has 3 different connection points to other parts of DeVaul Henderson Recreation Park (to soccer fields and restrooms) and I believe to the side of the Bryan County Administrative Complex. The connection points are located on the opposite side of Veterans Memorial Parkway. There are park benches all around the lake, as well as flotation devices in case someone gets in and needs some saving. There was a unique bench (kind of like one of those stone benches you see in gardens) and it had a sign "The Murphy Bench" that was placed there in memory of an infant boy. How tragic, but so touching. Difficulty Level - Easy for all ages. It is stroller and wheelchair friendly too, but might experience some bumpiness when going down that first small stretch to the paved path. Beware - There are signs that say "Beware of Wildlife". I am assuming they mean alligators, because that is what they always seem to warn you about around these parts, but we did not personally see any. But do we ever really see them when they are around? Unless they decide to come out of the water. However, we did see a lot of ducks swimming in the lake, as well as a beautiful white one just sitting on the side in the grass. This is a great place to run, walk, speed walk, scoot (my Little One took her scooter) and I saw some people fishing too. It's a great pit stop if you happen to be in the area. You can fill up on gas at the Shell Station and stretch those legs before you go on the next leg of your trip. Get outside, People!

    This lake loop is 1/2 mile. The path is paved and stroller friendly. It also connects to other…read morepaved pathways leading past the soccer fields, baseball fields, softball fields, dog park and finally into the Green Creek trails. There are restrooms available.

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    DeVaul Henderson Lake Loop - One of few benches along the trail.

    One of few benches along the trail.

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    Wormsloe State Historic Site - Wormsloe - Museum

    Wormsloe State Historic Site

    4.1(268 reviews)
    7.0 mi

    We had a wonderful time exploring Wormsloe. While you can choose to walk the grounds, taking the…read moreshuttle 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!

    This place is incredible but the highlight is really the main road with the canopying trees. I…read moreexplored 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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    Wormsloe State Historic Site - The driveway

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    Chatham County Wetlands Preserve

    Chatham County Wetlands Preserve

    4.3(4 reviews)
    13.3 mi

    Near some botanical gardens, this separate tract of land was not particularly happening when I…read morebriefly dropped in, but it is free. A lake with a small bridge is the main attraction, with some areas around it to walk and a picnic enclosure. The highway is nearby and audible to some extent. There are some short trails, but signs caution against swimming in the water (which is true pretty much anywhere in the region given the robust reptile population).

    It was a beautiful day last Friday and my youngest and I had been cooped up in the house most of…read morethe week, so for Adventure Friday, we decided to explore Chatham County Wetlands Preserve. This 494-acre wetland preserve and park is another piece of property purchased by Chatham County. They created a 20-acre lake and have planted more than 20,000 trees. This park is tucked away on Highway 17, on Chief of Love Road. Parking - When you turn off on Hwy 17, you just have to continue driving until you get to a fork in the road. I stayed to the left and then we found ourselves in a huge gravel lot where it seemed the most appropriate to park the car. Trail Description - Once I parked the car, we walked to the fork where I could see the barrier and hiking sign (I saw it on the drive in). We started there and kept to the left. It started out as a pretty well marked path, under the trees. Once you get out of the shaded part, it's just grassy. It will bring you around the lake, and it's wide open, so there is no way you would get lost. We opted to take a shortcut and cut through on the bridge. There was a man there fishing. He said some days the fish bite like crazy and other says, nothing, so just a tip to anyone who likes to go fishing. There are picnic tables and a covered picnic area in the middle by the bridge that are great spots for meal and snack breaks. There were beautiful flowers along the way and also a patch of what I think are called Cypress Trees at one end of the lake. They are pretty much dead, but I thought they were pretty to look at the cluster of them. The reflection of the trees on the sunny day was just perfect. My Fitbit clocked the portion we did as about 1 mile. Kid-Friendly - Absolutely! Very flat trail, however not paved. Unless you have a B.O.B or a jogging stroller with bike-like tires, I would just use a baby carrier. Thankful that Chatham County is very nature focused and is committed to providing green space in the area for its residents. There seemed to be another trail by the park sign, so we will have to come back to explore that portion!

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    Chatham County Wetlands Preserve
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