Tybee Vacation Information Center

Tybee’s first annual Shop and Stroll was a smash success. What bargains! What fun! Every shop outdid themselves in presenting the best and brightest. Santa greeted everyone and Tybee Vacation Rentals’ picture booth was a hoot! The annual event was a smash success and next year will be even better. Plan on next year to  shop the shops, meet the neighbors, stop in the businesses for bargains and deals and eat and be merry. They’ll be santa, drawings for prizes and surprises. 

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Do you love art? We have it in all kinds of forms.

Art Classes - Every Mon. and Thurs. mornings the Tybee Arts Association gives classes in the old Teen Center. If you join the art association the cost is only $15 per session–a bargain in that the teacher is professionally trained artist, Denise Vernon. Her work is shown in several galleries and she often is commissioned to do private pieces. Not only is Ms. Vernon available, but the class has several other professional artists that also give guidance, instruction and commentary to the work of all students. Oils, acrylics, watercolors, pastels, chalk–are all taught–choose your genre. The classes frun 9:30 am to noon. Call 912-786-5726.

Tybee has several galleries featuring local and professional artists. Want a really nice souvenier from your Tybee trip? Buy a piece of art–it will remind you of your time at Tybee, and provide years of pleasure no matter where you are. Galleries include:

Atlantic Beacon Gallery - the art of Debbie Brady Robinson and friends can be found in this lovely gallery. There are eclectic gifts, handmade arts and craft items, unusual seaside knick knacks and wonderful one-of-a-kind pieces. The gallery also features a full service framing center, so you can buy the art and have it framed right there. 1604 Butler (southside); 912-786-9386.

Shell Art Gift Shop - handmade art items made with shells, many one-of-a-kind; unusual seaside items and great gifts. Charming and whimsical items, as well. 1213 E. Highway 80 (northside); 912-786-8822.

Gallery By The Sea - local artists at their best. There’s something for everyone at this wonderful art gallery, specializing in locals’ talents in the art world. E. Highway 80 (northside); 912-786-7979.

Dragonfly Studio - a charming and whimsical shop filled with sculpture, ceramics, paintings, wind chimes, glass, jewelery, and pottery. Mostly local artists and usually a featured artist of the month. E. Highway 80 (northside).

Irene Sullivan Gallery - upscale shop featuring fine art–many local artists. Features known artists and future art “stars.” 18 C Tybrisa (southside), 912-786-8786.

Seaside Sisters - wonderful shop with exquisite one-of-a-kind items; great gifts and unusual pieces. Local art in all forms. E. Highway 80 (northside).

Doug’s Fish Art - whimsical handmade art pieces made from metal scraps and “junk”. E. Highway 80 (northside).

Art Shows

Tybee hosts several art shows in the spring and fall. Fall shows include:

October 18-19th - 12th Annual Tybee Festival of the Arts - This juried fine art show on the pavilion is an absolute must for art lovers. Fine arts of all kinds delight the senses.

 November 8-9th - Art in the Park - join us for our fall art show, featuring fabulous and outrageous arts and crafts. There’s something for everyone in this show by local and regional artists. If you love art, you’ll love the show. Come to Tybee and experience art!

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TVR Recommends the following shops:

These shops are located right together on the west end of Highway 80

Shell Art Gift Shop - our partner
Dragon Fly Studio
Seaside Sisters
Gallery by the Sea
The Shops at Tybee Oaks
Turtle Dragon Herb and Tea
Doug’s Fish Art

This shop is located in the middle of the island before the bend.
Waves

There are numerous shops down at Tybrisa and the Strand, offering a variety of souvenirs, clothing, gifts and seaside items. There is even a shop that sells small appliances and hardware. Take a stroll and see what there is to offer from these many shops. We do recommend a trip to our partner, Atlantic Beacon Gallery, located at Butler and Tybrisa.

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Visit River Street. Historic River Street features Factor’s Walk where merchants stood on bridges and judged the cotton that rolled by underneath; the Waving Girl statue of Ms. Florence Martus who waived at every ship that came into Savannah for 44 years; the monument to the slave trade with an inscription by Maya Angelou; and streets made of the ballast stones from ships entering the harbor. Sample wonderful restaurants, especially seafood, and terrific shops including specialty and one-of-a-kind items. Sit and watch the ships come into the ports (Savannah is the 4th largest port in the nation), visit the candy shops for a free praline sample, or listen to the street performers. Take the ferry over to Hutchinson Island or hop on board The Riverboat Cruise for a ride down the Savannah River . The first Saturday of every month there is an arts and crafts fair along the river walk.

Riverboat Cruises - Right by the Hyatt Hotel is the office to buy tickets for a Riverboat Cruise. The company has two boats and they offer a luncheon cruise, an afternoon sightseeing cruise, a dinner cruise, and several special cruises. Times vary and reservations are needed, although you can get tickets down on River Street. Special cruises includea Gospel Dinner Entertainment Cruise every Monday night April-October; a Santa Cruise beginning Friday, November 28th and running through December 13th;
a Thanksgiving Dinner Cruise on Nov. 27th; the Boat Parade of Lights on November 29th; a New Year’s Eve Party Cruise and a New Year’s Eve Gala Cruise. Call 912.232.6404 for details or visit: www.savannahriverboat.com.

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How about a cooking class? Kitchens On The Square offers cooking classes that include demonstrations, a full meal, copies of recipes and a 10% discount on their store items which are wonderful. Prices vary as do the classes which include “Lowcountry Delights,” “Southern Easter Feast,” Girls’ Night Out: New York City,” and “Gourmet Southern Date Night.” The shop offers funky kitchenware, great gadgets, inspiring gifts, and unusual items for the kitchen and home. Location: 38 Barnard St. at Ellis Square, Savannah, GA 31401; Prices vary/reservations required; 912.236.0100. Holiday cooking classes. www.kitchensonthesquare.com

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