Romantic Restaurants, Getaway Places in Hinesville

"The Savannah-Ogeechee Barge Canal is a historic canal that begins with a tidal lock at the Savannah River and continues for more than 16 miles through four lift locks, eventually making its way to another tidal lock at the Ogeechee River. Visitors can view the final lock at the Ogeechee Canal and Museum, located on Highway 204 just outside of Savannah. The site features more than five miles of hiking trails that wind by the Ogeechee River, 200 acres of swamp and woodland, and a museum and nature center that feature exhibits on the canal's history, archeology, birding and other local attractions."

"This museum, located a few miles southwest of Savannah, explores the history of the Savannah-Ogeechee Canal – built in the mid-19th century to stimulate Savannah’s export trade – and the natural history of the surrounding area. The site as a whole comprises a half-mile section of restored canal, with brickwork and locks, and 200 acres of swamp and woodland with several miles of nature trails. Open Wednesday-Sunday, 9am-5pm."

"Located just off of highway 204 a few miles west of 1-95, the Savannah and Ogeechee Canal is a great place to take a peaceful stroll off the beaten path. The canal was constructed back in 1831 to connect the Savannah and Ogeechee rivers. Today, the hiking trails in the area are traversed by people daily."

"Hoping to fill a void of true big-city pizza, father and son Russell and Parker Lee found the sweet spot with Green Fire Pizza. Using an 800-degree wood-fired pizza oven imported from Italy, they are cooking up perfectly charred Old World Neapolitan-style pizza with a thin and crunchy — yet still slightly doughy — crust filled with local and organic ingredients. Available by the slice or the pie, the classic margherita sets the bar with San Marzano tomato sauce, fresh mozzarella, garlic and locally grown Genovese basil."

"This six-mile trail is located only 20 minutes away from downtown Savannah in the community of Pooler. The trail surrounds a picturesque lake and the entire park is both bike and dog friendly. There is even a disc golf course on the premises!"

"The garden planted in 1880, when the owner H.B Miller planted Japanese Timber Plants, and in 1915, a bamboo grove was planted. The site was purchased in 1919 by Barbour Lathrop and leased to the United States Department of Agriculture. The Gardens are believed to have the largest Bamboo collection in the USA, that is open to the public."

"Source: Photo by Wikimedia Commons user Jo Anna Barber used under CC BY-SA 2.0. Photo is only for illustrative purposes. Whether you prefer your seafood steamed, grilled, or fried, The ShellHouse Restaurant has perfected cooking local seafood."

"It’s located on a lakefront, and with their full bar, it’s always a good time at this casual place. Order The Cast Net for a good combination of styles of shrimp."

"Maintain a healthy lifestyle while filling your tummy up with food made with love!. The Green Spork Cafe & Market is dedicated to providing its customers with gluten-free, plant-based meals, with a menu of smoothies, freshly-baked goods, light meals, salads, snacks, and desserts!. Feel free to check out their wheat-free market with some hard-to-find specialty vegan items while you're there!"