Savannah a rich destination, no matter what you spend

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Getting there: The 250-mile road trip is about a four-hour drive from metro Atlanta.

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A re-enactment of the battle that ended Sherman’s March to the Sea is set for Dec. 13 at Fort McAllister.

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The Crab Shack on Tybee Island serves heaps of fresh-off-the-boat seafood.

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Stay: Inn at Mulberry Grove’s Paula Deen’s Savannah package includes overnight accommodations, two Paula Deen tour tickets, breakfast buffet, buffet lunch at Paula’s Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House and preferred seating at Deen’s The Lady & Sons Restaurant, from $169.95. innatmulberrygrove.com, 912-965-9666.

Eat: Visit Clary’s Cafe, mentioned in the book and movie “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” for breakfast, brunch or lunch. claryscafesavannah.com, 404 Abercorn St., 912-233-0402. Get a picnic to go at Zunzi’s — a tiny family-run place serving sandwiches, veggies and eclectic dishes. 108 E. York St., zunzis.com, 912-443-9555.

Experience: Join the Candle Lantern Tour on Oct. 18 at Fort McAllister (7-8 p.m.) for a Civil War re-enactment. A day filled with fort activity and a re-enactment of Sherman’s March to the Sea battle will bwww.gastateparks.orge Dec. 13. $2.50-$4 per person, per event, www.gastateparks.org, 912-727-2339.

MODERATE

Getting there: AirTran’s last day of nonstop service to Savannah is Oct. 27 with one-way rates from $69 (Delta matches). Thereafter, Delta raises the minimum one-way rate to $164.

Stay: The two-night Life Is Like a Box of Chocolates package at the Azalea Inn & Gardens includes breakfast, desserts, pre-dinner wine and hors d’oeuvres, chocolate fondue at Lulu’s, a trolley tour and a picnic at Forsyth Park, $600. 217 E. Huntingdon St., azaleainn.com, 912-236-2707.

Eat: It’s touristy, but the Crab Shack on Tybee Island serves fish “so fresh you want to slap it.” Daily fresh catches come straight from the boat. Lunch, dinner daily. thecrabshack.com, 1-866-789-2722.

Experience: Educate yourself on the historic district with Architectural Tours of Savannah. From $20 per person, take in cottages, churches, hotels and more.

Tuesday-Sunday, reservations advised, architectural

savannah.com, 912-604-6354.

SPLURGE

Getting there: Rent a convertible Mustang GT from Atlanta Dream Cars, from $199 daily. atlantadreamcars.com, 3129 Piedmont Road N.E., 404-869-8006.

Stay: Book the Versailles Court room at the Olde Savannah Inn for its carved king bed, 18th-century fireplace and Roman-columned bath. A two-night stay at $1,096 includes champagne, two dozen roses, a horse-drawn carriage ride, breakfast and a $100 credit at the 700 Drayton Restaurant or Elizabeth on 37th. 217 E. Gaston St., theoldesavannahinn.com, 912-247-8254.

Eat: Find stylish charm and fresh seafood prepared Southern style at Vic’s on the River, located in a converted cotton warehouse. 15 E. River St., vicsontheriver.com, 912-721-1000.

Experience: The Deluxe Land and Sea Tour from Oglethorpe encompasses the Historic and Victorian districts, River Street, City Market, Savannah River, a trolley tour, a one-hour riverboat cruise and more. $38 adults; $25 children ages 5-11; 215 W. Boundary St., oglethorpetours.com, 912-233-8380.