Discover the top things to do near the Savannah airport

If you have a few hours after an overnight layover, you’ll find plenty of things to do near the Country Inn & Suites, Savannah Airport, GA. Snag brand-name bargains at nearby Tanger Outlets, or take your kids to see the vintage planes at the National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force. Here on a longer visit? You can head into downtown Savannah to stroll through charming squares, visit restored 18th-century homes, and enjoy a ghost tour or carriage ride in one of the country’s largest historic districts. Cobbled River Street is lined with seafood restaurants and unique shops, while City Market offers four blocks of boutiques, artists’ studios, and dining venues. If you want to soak up the Georgia sunshine on the beach, fill a cooler with drinks you’ve chilled in your room and head to the pristine sands of Tybee Island.

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Crosswinds Golf Club

0.33 mi / 0.54 km from the hotel
Golf lovers will be pleased with the offerings at this Savannah favorite, which sports beautiful open fairways with a variety of roughs and hazards. Choose from five tee combinations to create a relaxed or more demanding experience.

National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force

1.72 mi / 2.77 km from the hotel
This museum in Pooler traces the history of the Eighth Air Force from its origins in the early 1940s to the present. See WWII aircraft and compelling exhibits like a re-created POW camp, and then pay your respects to the fallen in the memorial garden.

Savannah City Market

9.02 mi / 14.51 km from the hotel
Discover the shops, art galleries, and award-winning restaurants that populate this historical marketplace. For some southern entertainment, check out the regularly scheduled live music performances as well as the area’s bustling nightlife.

Savannah College of Art and Design

9.32 mi / 14.99 km from the hotel
Often referred to as SCAD, this private, non-profit college was founded in 1978 and now ranks as one of the country’s top art and design schools. Visit to explore the school’s contemporary art museum or attend events from student shows to film festivals.

Savannah International Trade & Convention Center

9.3 mi / 14.97 km from the hotel
Offering 330,000 square feet of space, the convention center features 13 meeting rooms, four boardrooms, and a grand ballroom, all located on the shores of the Savannah River.

Tanger Outlets Savannah, GA

0.78 mi / 1.25 km from the hotel
Find huge savings at this outlet mall, which features stores like Palmetto Moon, Old Navy, Vera Bradley, and Under Armour. When you’re ready for a break, stop by Metro Diner for some delicious comfort food.

Tybee Island

24.04 mi / 38.7 km from the hotel
Stop by The Sugar Shack for ice cream to enjoy while you walk along this barrier island’s more than three miles of beaches. You can get out on the water with Captain Mike’s Dolphin Tours or rent a kayak.

Forsyth Park

9.41 mi / 15.14 km from the hotel
The largest green space in Savannah’s Historic District, Forsyth Park spans more than 30 acres and serves as a venue for concerts and a Saturday farmers market.

Georgia State Railroad Museum

8.84 mi / 14.22 km from the hotel
Railroad enthusiasts enjoy this popular attraction, which features antique locomotives, enchanting model trains, a working roundhouse, and an old-fashioned repair shop.

Grayson Stadium

10.96 mi / 17.65 km from the hotel
Opened in 1926, this baseball stadium is home to the Savannah Bananas, members of the collegiate Coastal Plain League.

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

9.25 mi / 14.88 km from the hotel
Tour the home of America’s first Girl Scout, Juliette Gordon Low, and find out more about how the Girl Scouts began in 1912.

The Historic Savannah Theatre

9.3 mi / 14.97 km from the hotel
This theater has been delighting crowds with grand musicals and live theatrical performances since 1818.