Lowcountry: Charleston to Savannah

This route links two of the South's best old cities through the Lowcountry. Stop at the Angel Oak, Edisto Beach, Beaufort and Hunting Island before arriving in Savannah and Tybee Island. The roads are mostly flat and green, with marshes on both sides. It suits food-focused trips, history and gentle driving.

The stops

1. Start

   Charleston, SC

2. Town · Overnight

   Charleston

   Historic district for walking and food.

3. Park

   Angel Oak

   Ancient live oak on Johns Island, free to visit.

4. Beach

   Edisto Beach State Park

   Quiet beach and marsh trails.

5. Town · Overnight

   Beaufort

   Antebellum waterfront town used in many films.

6. Beach

   Hunting Island State Park

   Lighthouse you can climb, plus beach and palm forest.

7. Beach

   Hilton Head Island

   Bike paths and beaches; optional detour.

8. Town · Overnight

   Savannah

   Squares and live-oak streets.

9. Beach

   Tybee Island

   Beach town and lighthouse.

10. Finish

    Tybee Island, GA

Where to stay

• Night 1

  Charleston

  Charleston inns · James Island County Park camping

• Night 2

  Beaufort

  Hunting Island campground · Beaufort inns

• Night 3

  Savannah

  Savannah historic inns · Skidaway Island State Park

When to go

Mar–May and Oct–Nov; summers are humid with storms

On the road

Hurricane season runs June–November. Some sea-island roads are narrow and flood in storms.