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Winter Activities In & Around Savannah   Many people think of visiting Savannah in the summer or spring, but winter is also a great time to visit Savannah and the surrounding region. For one thing, it’s the offseason so you’ll enjoy a quieter atmosphere. The weather is also a bit milder compared to the hot summer months.   Savannah and the surrounding areas boast numerous fun winter activities for individuals and families. Savannah Car Rental’s convenient and quality car rentals can help make a day or weekend trip easy this winter!   Enjoy Winter in the South   When planning a trip to Savannah or when planning a trip anywhere in the southeastern region, consider adding one of the following events or sights to your itinerary:   Savannah Black Heritage Festival (Feb. 1-22): Savannah has an incredible Black Heritage Festival that runs through the entire month of February, coinciding with Black History Month. The festival includes various activities throughout the city all month long. This year’s festival includes an exhibition at the Savannah African Art Museum, as well as concerts, lectures, and family activities like wreath-laying ceremonies at the city’s war memorials and monuments. Mardi Gras Tybee (March 2): Tybee Island is just a short drive from Savannah and is known for its Mardi Gras celebration each year. The locals create a fun and festive atmosphere featuring a parade, followed by a street party featuring live entertainment. Snow Mountain at Stone Mountain State Park: Stone Mountain is about a four hour drive northwest from Savannah, but Snow Mountain is worth the trip. Here you’ll enjoy racing down a 400-foot tubing hill in your own tube or one that’s family-sized. There are also snow play areas for children under three, making this a great destination for the whole family. Cloudland Canyon State Park: Enjoy a hiking trip in the winter when temperatures aren’t as oppressive! In the very northwest corner of Georgia, Cloudland Canyon is a 5.5-hour drive from Savannah. In addition to impressive views of cliffs and canyons, the many waterfalls in the park freeze over in the winter, which make for a beautiful sight. The park also includes hiking trails, a disc golf course, and cottages to rent for a weekend spent in nature.   Savannah Car Rental’s Winter Accommodations   Savannah Car Rental can help you make enjoyable winter plans; renting a car for a road trip — whether long or short — can give you peace of mind, save wear and tear, and mileage on your own vehicle.   Choose from Savannah Car Rental’s impressive lineup of low mileage, late model Nissans at any one of our convenient locations in Savannah, Hinesville, or Statesboro. We offer a 10% student discount as well as a waived security deposit for active duty military.   Trust SCR With Your Winter Plans   Whether you’re making a short trip to Tybee or are loading up the family for a road trip to north Georgia, Savannah Car Rental can provide you with a clean, safe, and affordable rental to make your trip that much more peaceful and enjoyable!

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The Best Fall Road Trips From Savannah, GA Temperatures are dropping, and leaves are turning: fall is approaching! Now is the time to plan a fall road trip to take in the beauty of the Southeast. Savannah Car Rentals can help you plan a fall getaway with affordable, safe, and high-quality rental vehicles. Fall is the best time of the year to travel. Traffic is lighter than in the summer and temperatures are cooler, making outdoor activities all the more enjoyable. There are several locations within a few hours’ drive of Savannah that offer incredibly stunning fall scenery: > Cloudland Canyon State Park (5.5 hours from Savannah) When fall hits, Cloudland Canyon boasts incredible views that can be enjoyed while hiking or mountain biking. Trails wind through dense forests, along cliff edges, and through canyons. Hikers can also explore waterfalls, and if you’re experienced, consider exploring one of several caves in the state park. Cloudland Canyon also offers an 18-hold disc golf course, and plenty of camping opportunities whether you want to spend the night in a cottage, a backcountry campsite, or even a yurt. > Tallulah Gorge State Park (5 hours north of Savannah) Tallulah Gorge can be found just west of the South Carolina/Georgia border. Hike the rim of Tallulah Gorge for stunning views of fall foliage or obtain a permit to hike to the gorge floor. A suspension bridge near the floor of the gorge will immerse hikers in 360-degree views of red, orange, and yellow leaves. Whitewater kayaking is also a favorite activity here, though it’s best left to those who are experienced as very intense rapids form in the fall when a dam upstream is opened. > Yonah Mountain & Helen, GA (5 hours north of Savannah) Helen, GA is located in the Chattahoochee National Forest in northeastern Georgia. Hike the four-mile round trip trail to the summit of Yonah Mountain; the trails feature steep cliff drop offs and a challenging upward hike, but at the summit you’ll be rewarded with stunning vistas of the surrounding countryside. Dogs are allowed on this trail, so Yonah Mountain is a great destination if you plan to bring your family pet along. If you’re looking for a cultural experience, stop by in nearby Helen, GA for their annual Oktoberfest, which runs most weekends in September and October. Let Savannah Car Rental Serve You Savannah Car Rentals can help make your fall adventure an affordable and safe one — rent one of our low mileage, late model Nissans in sizes from compact to sport utility and save your personal car from additional mileage, wear, and tear. We have three convenient locations in Savannah, Statesboro, and Hinesville ready to serve you with daily and weekly rates. We also offer a 10% college student discount, and active duty military members can waive our security deposit. If you’re in the Savannah area and are ready to explore the beautiful fall foliage of Georgia, look no further than Savannah Car Rentals to help make your road trip a successful, safe, and affordable one.