Holiday 2010 Daytrip Getaways from Savannah
The kids are out of school and there’s finally time to explore. Here are a few holiday happenings nearby.
1. Celebrate the holidays @ the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens
$2 Day
On Mon. Dec. 20, 2010, guests can enjoy the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens for only $2.00 per person for general admission. Children two and under are free. The Zoo is open 9 AM-5 PM Tickets are sold until 4 PM. This is a great, budget-friendly opportunity for families during the holiday season.
Dec 26–30
Celebrate the last days of 2010 and countdown to the Noon Year’s Eve 2011 event! Children (ages 3-12) get 50% off regular child’s admission with a “Countdown to 2011” coupon from jacksonvillezoo.org. Coupon is good for one day only on December 26, 27, 28, 29 or 30, 2010. This discount cannot be combined with any other offer, including Zoo combination tickets, and can only be used once per coupon.
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is on Jacksonville’s north side at 370 Zoo Parkway, one-half mile east from I-95. For more info, click here.
2. 
The 21st annual Holiday Festival of Lights in Charleston SC
Through Jan. 2 @ James Island County Park. Includes a 3-mile drive through more than 2 million sparkling lights and hundreds of light displays. Then walk through Santa’s Village & Winter Wonderland
3. Lights Before Christmas at Riverbanks Zoo and Gardens in Columbia SC
6-9 PM through Jan. 2. Closed Dec. 24, 25 and 31
Nearly one million twinkling lights, animal images, music in motion lights, larger-thank-life holiday cards created by local students, nightly visits with Santa through Dec. 23.