Orlando to Savannah Road Trip Guide

In less than two hours, you can make it to your next stop, which is St. Augustine, Florida. This historic town was founded by a Spanish explorer and the first governor, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés in 1565. That makes it the oldest settlement in the United States to be continuously inhabited. It is also a beautiful beach town where you can get some sun and have some water fun as well. Be sure to pack that sunblock in the rig before heading out.

Located in the northeastern corner of Florida, this small city is a wonderful place to learn about history at the St. Augustine History Museum or find out about the St. Augustine pirates at the Pirate and Treasure Museum. You and the children will love the Tag Children’s Museum where they can learn through hands-on play. The museum has exhibits and activities about health, culture, math, art, engineering, science, and much more.

You do not want to miss Anastasia State Park while you are in St. Augustine. It has 1,600 acres of maritime hammocks, sand dunes, tidal marshes, and beaches to explore and enjoy. If you brought your fishing gear, you are in luck because they have some of the best fishing spots along the coast here. Take a kayak or canoe out for a paddle, do some surfing, or enjoy a picnic before heading to your next adventure.

Another two hours up the coast on I-95 will get you to your next stop, which is Jekyll Island. Interestingly, it was named after Sir Joseph Jekyll rather than Dr. Jekyll from the classic novel. Sir Joseph was a friend of General James Oglethorpe, who chose the name. In the southeastern corner of Georgia, this popular island is known for its gorgeous beaches, wildlife, and history. One of the main historic buildings is the Horton House, which is a two-story house built from an oyster shell concoction called tabby. It was built in 1742 and although it is in ruins now, it is protected and preserved as the oldest building in Georgia.

Nearby, you can visit Clam Creek Picnic Area where you can get a beautiful view of the Sidney Lanier Bridge. The cable-stay bridge stands 480 feet tall and is a beautiful structure named after the poet, Sidney Lanier. Take a walk down the 10 miles of beach or out onto the pier where you can once again try your luck at catching some of those hungry fish. Stop by the Georgia Sea Turtle Center where you can see all kinds of turtles and learn about how the center rehabilitates them to be returned into the sea.

If you have some extra time, be sure to take the kids to the Summer Waves Water Park to cool off and have fun. Grab a tube and head down one (or more) of the humongous water slides or just float along Turtle Creek Lazy River. Their most popular slide is the Force 3, which gives you triple the fun and stands over 30 feet tall. Nature’s Revenge is the tallest though, standing 40 feet in the air with two slides: The Tornado and The Hurricane. Take your pick or do both. Then get back in the rig so you can head off to Savannah.