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History & Culture Accommodations
Port Wentworth and nearby Savannah are awash As “Savannah’s Front Porch,” Port Wentworth is the best place to stay
in Colonial and Civil War-era history, which can be near or in Savannah, Georgia. Port Wentworth is near both the Savannah
explored through numerous historical markers, several Hilton Head International Airport and Savannah’s historic downtown.
African-American praise houses, and the Historical Choose from more than ten affordable, national brand hotels in Port
Port Wentworth Driving Tour. Wentworth, all at Exit 109 off I-95. There are more than 800 hotel rooms
at this convenient juncture, so there are plenty of places that cater to the
Historical Port Wentworth Driving Tour family budget.
On this fun driving tour, you’ll see and learn about historic African-American Please go to www.visitportwentworth.com for the current list of Port
praise houses and four Baptist churches, plantations, Civil War battlefields, Wentworth hotels.
farms and farmhouses, cemeteries, and more. Call (912) 965-1999 for more
information. Pick up a free driving tour brochure at the Port Wentworth
Chamber, 7532 GA Highway 21.
Houston Baptist Church
(Tours available by appointment) For information, please visit
www.facebook.com/HoustonMuseumPortWentworth
Welcome
Shopping
Come play in Port Wentworth, Georgia – Savannah’s Front Porch – More Than 800 Hotel Rooms
just off I-95’s Exit 109. Port Wentworth is minutes from the fishing, Port Wentworth is a great base for
boating and other watersports available on the Savannah River, as satisfying your itch for retail therapy. Pay
well as historical attractions such as several former rice plantations a visit to Butterducks Winery in nearby
and African-American praise houses, giving us the name “Gateway to Guyton where you can shop for wines
Georgia History.” And, since 1971, we have been known as the “Stand Up made from select Georgia fruits, or for Savannah Area Shopping Dining
for America” city for our annual celebration honoring America’s service unusual wine accessories and décor.
men and women, past and present. We also get together for events such At Exit 109 in Port Wentworth, you’ll find your national fast-food favorites
as the Savannah River Spring Classic Fishing Tournament, the annual Just five miles south of Port Wentworth’s Exit 109 on I-95 is the new Tanger as well as some “hometown flavor” recommended by Port Wentworth
Oyster Roast, BBQ & Music Festival, and the Pickin’ in Port Wentworth Outlets Savannah, a mega outdoor shopping mall that features more than locals. Sit down for a meal at the Sweet Tea Grille which serves up
Music Festival. And the best thing – most activities and events in Port 100 well-known retailers such as Coach, Nike Factory Store and Polo Ralph Southern comfort food with a twist: Soul Rolls stuffed with pulled por
Wentworth are Free! Lauren Factory Store and many others. Another Tanger Outlets is only 40
minutes from Port Wentworth, in Hilton Head, SC. rice, black-eyed peas, chopped collard greens and onion, for example,
Known as the place where Eli Whitney or nachos made with pulled confit of duck flavored with fruit salsa and
invented the cotton gin in 1793, Port Of course, shopping in Savannah has myriad charms, such as the cilantro. Port Side Seafood and Barbecue can give you your fill of fried
Wentworth is now a favorite of River Street shops and restaurants housed in restored cotton warehouses shrimp, crab cakes, all-you-can-eat crab leg specials, and other coastal
those who love the outdoors. With along the Savannah River; two large, traditional malls, one with a classics. For those who like things spicy, there are several Mexican and
an entrance to the Savannah National Bass Pro Shops among other stores; and hundreds of interesting boutiques, Chinese restaurants in the area.
Wildlife Refuge and direct access to the art galleries, gift shops, antiques retailers and more throughout the city. For more Dining suggestions, contact the Port Wentworth Chamber of
Savannah River at the Houlihan Boat Commerce at (912) 965-1999, or visit www.visitportwentworth.com.
Landing, hunting, fishing, paddling and
other outdoor pursuits are a natural fit in Home of the Exploring Savannah Of course, being so close to Savannah, you’ll want to check out some of
Port Wentworth. Throughout the area, invention of Just minutes from Port Wentworth, that city’s signature restaurants headed by inventive chefs.
the Cotton Gin
you’ll find places for biking, sailing, going historic Savannah is one of the prime
on dolphin tours, manatee viewing and so (1793 Eli Whitney - Mulberry attractions of Coastal Georgia.
Grove Plantation)
much more. Take a trip back in time and
explore the Savannah River Plantations by water. • Take a horse-drawn carriage tour of
Savannah’s historic district. Forsyth Park Fountain
At the end of the day, Port Wentworth’s hotels and restaurants are • Dip your hand in the Forsyth Park
an affordable and convenient alternative to Savannah’s hotel offerings, fountain, designed to resemble the grand fountain at Paris’ Place de la
earning us the nickname “Savannah’s Affordable North Side”! Enjoy Port Concorde, one of Savannah’s most popular photo opportunities.
Wentworth’s history and adventure, then use your lodgings as a base for
excursions into Savannah – Exit 109 is the exit closest to Georgia’s oldest • Play in the ocean waves at Savannah’s Sweet Tea-Marinated
Pork Chop Sandwich
city – or to Tybee Island Beach, or Hilton Head and Bluffton, SC. Tybee Island beach.
Sweet Tea Grille