Image via Flickr by Todd Van Hooesar. The landing on Skidaway Island, Savannah, Georgia. Ardsley Park and Chatham Crescent - Midtown. Ardsley Park is a beautiful and historic neighborhood a short distance from the city center.
This area is known for its large houses and tree-lined streets. Ardsley Park (also known as Ardsley Park-Chatham Crescent or Ardsley Park-Chatham Crescent-Ardmore) is Savannah's first residential neighborhood. Ardsley Park was first built in 1910, but most of the houses were built during the 1930s and 1940s. Many Ardsley homes have Craftsman features, but later homes are inspired by the extensive ranch designs that became popular after the World War II.
The diverse architectural eras and sizes of houses in Ardsley Park are unified by numerous open public spaces and public roads shaded by oak trees. While Ardsley used to be an exclusive place for the wealthiest families, today its residents come from all walks of life. Dutch Island is the perfect place if you're looking for a beautiful, quiet neighborhood to call home. This quaint community is located on the Intracoastal Waterway north of Savannah and offers breathtaking views of the water.
The homes in this area are also some of the most luxurious in all of Savannah, so Dutch Island is worth considering if you're looking for luxury living. The homes in this charming rural area are located within a 500 acre private, gated community. Dutch Island offers just enough to keep everyone busy with a communal pool, plenty of piers, and other leisure activities available. One of the best parts of living in Savannah is its charm.
Art, architecture, boutiques and restaurants adorned under a veil of Spanish moss. That's a big part of the reason Dream Finders Homes loves building homes on the Georgia coast. Offering unmatched quality, unmatched value and an extraordinary level of customization, along with the most attractive locations, our Savannah communities are sure to fit your lifestyle and budget. Tybee Island, a suburb of Savannah, is a modern city formed around historic monuments such as Fort Screven, as well as natural swamps, waterways and five beaches of sand.
While it's a popular tourist destination, it's also an affordable place to raise children with Costal, American Foursquare, and Shotgun style homes nestled among old oak trees with hanging Spanish moss. But what really draws families to Tybee Island are the opportunities offered by local schools, such as the free public charter school at Tybee Island Maritime School or scholarships and events from the Tybee Arts Association, such as Tybee Tour de Art. Head to the main shopping district of North Beach Tybee Island and buy gifts and souvenirs at exclusive stores, such as Seaside Sisters, or enjoy shopping therapy at other stores in the Twelve Oaks Shopping Center. Enjoy live performances and festivals that take place throughout the year and watch the ships sail at the Tybee Island pier and pavilion, in South Beach.
See how sea turtles are fed live, learn about the center's wildlife conservation efforts, and see behind the scenes how they care for the animals on display there at the Tybee Island Marine Science Center. Book a tour to see dolphins in their natural habitat with Captain Derek's Dolphin Adventures. Visit The Crab Shack for steamed oysters and a plate of grilled crab. Try a grilled or blackened Mahi-mahi or a crab burger at the quiet A-J's Dockside restaurant.
Order delicious cocktails, sausages and oysters at the Sea Wolf Tybee, one of the area's favorites. Or try exclusive South Coast snacks, such as fried crocodile strips and conch fritters at Sting Ray's Seafood. True to its name, the neighborhood in the Victorian district of Savannah is characterized by its impressive historic Victorian homes that date back to the 19th century. It offers fantastic accessibility on foot, making it perfect for a leisurely stroll through the East and West Victorian District, historic Forsyth Park, the Forsyth farmers' market or, heading north, to downtown Savannah.
The walking trails are lined with trees covered in abundant Spanish moss, creating a beautiful backdrop for raising a family. As if that weren't enough, this safe neighborhood in Savannah is also home to the Esther F. Garrison School of the Arts and the Susie King Taylor Community School, which offer specialized education to children. Windsor Forest is a quiet, walkable neighborhood filled with mid-century modern and colonial single-family homes, accompanied by large patios.
The Little Ogeechee River borders the west side of the neighborhood, and like many areas of Savannah and surrounding areas, the Windsor Forest is set against a lush natural backdrop. And that's what draws people to this Savannah neighborhood: outdoor recreation. Families can meet on the lake in Joseph Tribble Park or in 51 acres of green space or venture to Voodoo Platoon Island. They can also cross the lake to walk around the small, secluded Voodoo Platoon Island.
This serene area and access to the Armstrong campus of Southern Georgia University help make Windsor Forest one of the best neighborhoods in Savannah for growing families. The safest areas to stay in Savannah, Georgia, are River Street, East Broad Street, South Gwinnett Street, and Martin Luther King Jr.
