Just to set the record straight, we thought it might be helpful to mention some of the biggest lies you could hear during your Savannah visit.  One or two are just “marketing spin.” Others are downright distortions of the truth.

Biggest Lies Heard in Savannah:

1) Green grits taste good.

Yes, green grits are often served on St. Patrick’s Day. And, no matter how much butter or salt you put on them, they just are awful.

2) Savannah was spared the real estate downturn.

Huh? There are tons of houses for sale in Savannah right now, and many have been on the market for a long time.

When people couldn’t sell their home in the northeast, investment and second homes went south in Savannah. Other factors also hit the Savannah market hard. But suffice to say, Savannah wasn’t spared the downturn.

3)  It’s not too hot in June.

This one falls in the “marketing spin” category. True, it’s not too hot, if you don’t mind weather over 80 degrees or sometimes higher.

4)  You can park downtown.

Perhaps in the year 2010. But right now, there’s not enough parking spots. If you stay in an Historic District vacation rental, you don’t have to worry about parking, because you can walk everywhere downtown. But if you don’t, expect to circle around quite a bit before you find a spot.

5) Trolley tour guides don’t exaggerate.

Yeah, right.  We’ve heard some crazy tales from tour guides, and I’m sure somewhere, there was kernel of truth.