Getting to downtown Savannah
The Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport (SAV) serves the Savannah area: Periodic buses operated by the Chatham Authority Transport (CAT) run every half an hour from the airport to downtown Savannah. The cost is $1.50. You can expect a taxi from Savannah-Hilton Head International to your downtown hotel to cost about $30 (excluding tip+$5 per extra person).
For more information for travelling to and from the airport, please go to:
http://www.savannahairport.com/
Getting to Arnold Hall, SCAD
Arnold Hall is located at 1810 Bull St., Savannah, GA 31401. The phone number for SCAD Helpdesk is +1 912 525 500. The department building is easily accessed by public transportation (CAT bus ) and by a taxi.
All manner of directions to the Department building and the SCAD facilities map can be found at:
http://www.scad.edu/savannah/visit/upload/savannah_facilities_map_2008.pdf
What to do with your free time
There's a lot to do in Savannah! Of course you won't want to miss any of the exciting conference program, but with your free time you can easily explore:
- Savannah's riverfront. Most Hotels are in walking distance to Savannah's River Street. The walks are extremely scenic with pedestrian freindly sidewalks and roads. For more on Savannah's river scene, please go to: http://www.savannahvisit.com/tour.asp
- Savananh's squares. Savannah Downtown is nested in 22 beautiful squares, each being dinstictive in design and layout. The city's famous layout adds to the charm of Downtown.
- Tybee Beach. One of the least commercialized beaches lie north of Savannah. A typical drive of 22 miles will take you 30-35 mins. Enjoy the North beach side where the Savannah River meets the ocean and the Tybee Lighthouse or visit the Tybee Pier which will take you a mile into the ocean! For more information, please visit: http://www.tybeeisland.com/
- Other attractions like Savannah Tours, The Ghost Tours, can be seen taken in horse carraiges, special historic buses, cars or walking (with a chilled glass of beer!). More information may be obtained here: http://www.historictours.com/savannah/
