b'gained notoriety because of John Ber- SavannahprovidesaricharrayofIn the meantime, let me know when-endts book Midnight in the Gardenexperiencesfromitshistoricalland- ever we can be of assistance to you.of Good and Evil, and visitors nowmarks and cultural institutions to its take guided tours of the cemetery todelicious food and spectacular enter- Sincerely,learn about its rich history and thetainment. When you combine all of artisticcraftsmanshipofitsmonu- this with the excitement of the PVA ments and mausoleums. AnnualConventionatMariTrends 2025, the city promises to be an un-Savannah Riverfront forgettable visit. We look forward toJohn R. GroundwaterTheSavannahRiverfrontisabusyseeing you in Savannah. Executive Directorareathatoffersablendofhistory andmodernityalongthecityswa-terfront. The riverfront is lined with historicwarehousesthathavebeen convertedintoshops,restaurants, and galleries. Visitors can stroll along River Street, taking in views of the SavannahRiverandenjoyinglocal boutiques and eateries. The area also PHOTOS OPPOSITE PAGE CLOCKWISE FROM TOP, ALL FROM UNSPLASH: RON DYLEWSKI, TOMAS MARTINEZ, TYLER EDIC, MICK HAUPTfeatureshistoriclandmarkssuchas the Waving Girl Statue, commemo-rating Florence Martus, who greeted ships for over 40 years. For those interested in the arts, Savan-nahoffersathrivingculturalscene. TheSavannahCollegeofArtand Design (SCAD) contributes creativity, exhibitions and galleries that are worth viewing. The Telfair Museums, includ-ing the Telfair Academy and the Jepson Center, offer American art, historic ar-tifacts, and contemporary pieces.Savannahsculinarysceneissecond tonone.Southerncuisineisthefo-cus here, with dishes like shrimp and grits, fried green tomatoes, and pecan pie. You can enjoy these at local favor-ites such as The Olde Pink House or Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room. Another option is The Grey, in the citys ren-ovated Greyhound bus terminal, that offersmuchsoughtafterSouthern cuisine with a high-end twist. The city also has a burgeoning craft beer scene for those seeking local brews. 61 SEPTEMBER 2024'