Travel & Tourism

Golden Isles getaway: Here are 3 must-stop spots on the way to your GA beach vacation

Giant elephants are the perfect Insta photo op.
Giant elephants are the perfect Insta photo op.

Memorial Day weekend is right around the corner and the beach is calling.

Before you reach your destination, there are several must-see spots on the way.

If you’re road tripping to the Golden Isles, here are some unique sights to pull over and see, according to the Roadtrippers app:

Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, GA.
Bonaventure Cemetery in Savannah, GA. courtesy of Roadtrippers app

This cemetery is a sight to see. It was a private cemetery in 1846 and became public in 1907. It’s 100 acres of history and is allegedly Savannah’s most haunted cemetery.

Giant elephants are the perfect Insta photo op.
Giant elephants are the perfect Insta photo op. courtesy of Roadtrippers app

If you’re looking for a quick stop just to stretch your feet and take a good Instagram photo, this is the spot for you.

The Smallest Church in America is a cute sight to see.
The Smallest Church in America is a cute sight to see. courtesy of Roadtrippers app

It was built in 1949 and is about 10 feet x 20 feet. It also has a bell tower that was added in 1998 and glass-stained windows.

Know of any other unique stops? Email me at cmadden@mcclatchy.com

Chelsea Madden
The Telegraph
Chelsea is a service journalism reporter who began working for McClatchy in 2022. She was born and raised in Middle Georgia and lives in Forsyth. She attended Wesleyan College for undergrad and a few years after that, went to SCAD for an MFA in writing. Outside of work, Chelsea likes to watch Netflix, read books in the thriller genre and chase her toddler around.
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