Georgia town has received over a dozen rankings, including the cheapest Spring Break trip
A town in Georgia has been ranked as one of the best places in the country for spring breakers, according to U.S. News & World Reports.
Spring Break is generally a week in the month of March, depending on school calendars. Many students are planning their trips, trying to be cost efficient.
Savannah has been ranked among the cheapest destinations for this trip, also recognized for its appeal to culture hounds, foodies and partygoers.
"This charming Georgia town is within driving distance of many East Coast hubs, so you won't have to shell out extra cash for a flight," the report noted. "Many top attractions are free to explore (including the nearby Tybee Island beaches), and the historic district doesn't impose open container laws, so you can take your cocktails to go as you barhop along River (Street)."
The city also received a dozen other recognitions on this websites reports, here are its other rankings.
Panama City Beach was ranked No. 1, but Savannah was ranked No. 14. See other rankings for cheap Spring Break trips:
Panama City Beach
Yosemite National Park
Outer Banks
Grand Canyon National Park
Key West
New Orleans
Daytona Beach
Sanibel Island
Myrtle Beach
Playa del Carmen
San Diego
Key Largo
South Padre Island
Savannah
Savannah is ranked No. 1.
Texas Hill Country was ranked No. 1, but Savannah was ranked No. 3.
Charleston, South Carolina was ranked No. 1, but Savannah was ranked No. 3.
Belize was ranked No. 1, but Savannah was ranked No. 5.
Cannon Beach was ranked No. 1, but Savannah was ranked No. 6.
The Berkshires was ranked No. 1, but Savannah was ranked No. 6.
New York City was ranked No. 1, but Savannah was ranked No. 13.
Kaua'i was ranked No. 1, but Savannah was ranked No. 14.
Lanai was ranked No. 1, but Savannah was ranked No. 14.
New York City was ranked No. 1, but Savannah was ranked No. 15.
Glacier National Park was ranked No. 1, but Savannah was ranked No. 15.
Vanessa Countryman is the Trending Topics Reporter for the the Deep South Connect Team Georgia. Email her at Vcountryman@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on Savannah Morning News: Cheapest Spring Break destinations include Savannah
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