Friday, November 6, 2009

The Forrest Gump Bench in Savannah

Forsyth Park Savannah Georgia

When I was in my early teens we lived in Atlanta, Georgia for a while and I really loved it. I Ioved that city but even more I loved the state of Georgia, the summers are relatively mild and the winters aren’t bad either, the seasons change just enough to know the difference. I’ve always thought though, if I ever moved back to Georgia I’d like to live in Savannah.

"Mama always said. . ."

One of the many draws to Savannah is the history there. I love the old Civil War era and no where it is felt more than in Savannah from all the museums to all the old antebellum homes, to the tree lined streets and many parks. One of the most famous parks in the city is Chippewa Square, this is the place where the bench that Forrest Gump sat on in the movie is located. When you think of Savannah you can’t help but think of that movie, it’s a classic and so is Savannah. If you ever get the chance to visit, do. Savannah is graceful and genteel, beautiful and fun, historic and modern all at the same time.

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