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SAVANNAH SHUTTLE & TOURS - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go

Showing you the Hostess City!

Bringing savannah’s history to life.

Bringing Savannah’s History to Life is more than a slogan…it’s our promise. Along with uniquely personal descriptions of Savannah’s rich and spellbinding history, actual historical re-enactors appear from time-to-time, walking the aisles of your trolley.

Longest Running

Showing guests around Savannah since 1979.

History is Alive

Historic figures from Savannah's past appear along the way.

Voted #1 By You

We've been voted Best Trolley Tour every year since 2003.

Pet Friendly

Service animals and pets are welcome on our trolleys.

Get To Know Us

We’re savannah owned.

Since 1979 we’ve been providing visitors to Savannah the best choice of trolley tours…twice as long as our nearest competitor. Our guides are long-time employees and most grew up here. Our tour has been created by Savannahians and refined over time by personal research and local experience which makes each tour as different and descriptive as the guide’s love for our city. Hometown expertise with no compromise is why we confidently claim Old Savannah Tours is your best choice. It’s no accident that “Savannah” is our middle name.

Characters You May Encounter

History Is Alive

Forrest gump.

The fictional character of Forrest Gump, portrayed by Tom Hanks, has become an icon in the city of Savannah – beloved by locals and visitors alike.

Forrest has been entertaining guests of Old Savannah Tours for years – see if you can spot him running around town!

Dessa the Gullah Woman

Representatives of the local Gullah Geechee Culture tell how ex-slaves came to inhabit the local islands off the Georgia coast, and discuss their contributions to the development of Southern cuisine.

They share fascinating customs and traditions, and may even teach guests a few words or songs from the Gullah culture.

General James Oglethorpe

Considered our founding father, Oglethorpe’s keen sense of social injustice led him to establish the Colony of Georgia, and, along with it, Savannah – America’s first planned city.

Oglethorpe was a skilled negotiator and diplomat, as well as a renowned military strategist and urban planner.

Reverend George Leile

George Leile was born a slave in Virginia. Alongside his devoutly religious master, he traveled up and down the East Coast, helping to preach the word of God to other slaves. After being freed, George sought refuge in Savannah’s British-occupied sector, where he continued preaching.

His local congregation of slaves eventually grew into the First African Baptist Church, which would become an important stop on the Underground Railroad.

Grave Encounters

Alice riley.

Alice Riley was an indentured servant who came to Savannah in 1733. Apprenticed to a notoriously cruel master, she eventually snapped one day and killed him.

Alice pleaded pregnancy and was given leniency – for nine months – before her baby was born and she was hanged for her crime.

This mystical figure played a prominent role in the book and the film Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil , helping Jim Williams through his many criminal trials.

Minerva the Voodoo Queen immortalized in “Midnight” was actually a real person – a grandmotherly woman named Valerie Bowles. Ms. Valerie wielded true power and influence with “the unseen”, power not quite as innocuous as her everyday persona led one to believe.

Things To Do in Savannah

Discover Savannah’s best spots for sightseeing, eating, exploring, and entertainment. Our blog is full of thoughtfully curated recommendations to make your trip to the Hostess City one you won’t forget.

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Get a locals pass.

Local residents get a free tour for every paying guest you bring (maximum 3 free passes). It’s our way of saying “thank you” for choosing us to show your visitors around our beautiful & historic city.

This offer is exclusively available to Georgia and South Carolina residents living within 50 miles of Savannah.

Valid Identification is all that’s required to redeem your free ride.

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Savannah Public Transportation & Free Trolley

For visitors, Savannah is more of a walking than a driving city. Most of the places visitors want to go are close together, and the one-way system, congestion and difficulties parking make leaving your car behind or parking it outside the Historic District an attractive option ( more about parking in Savannah ).

Savannah’s public transport, including several free services especially targeted toward the needs of tourists, can take you downtown and around the Historic District’s key sights.

The city’s public transit network has two main components: the fare-free Downtown Transportation (dot) system and the ordinary Chatham Area Transit (CAT) bus services.

Fare-free shuttle buses and a ferry provide safe and convenient transportation around the Historic District and its most popular tourist areas. Savannah’s local bus system operates services in and around the wider city and to its outlying suburbs, some of which stop near popular tourist attractions.

See also: – Savannah’s must-see sights – Free things to do in Savannah – The Historic District – More tourist attractions and things to do

Free Trolley Bus & Ferry

Savannah provides free transportation around the Historic District as an alternative to driving and parking in the city’s congested central areas.

There are three separate services, collectively known as “dot” (short for Downtown Transportation). These connect most of Savannah’s principal points of interest.

Two dot Express Shuttle services circuit downtown; the Savannah Belles Ferry connects River Street with Hutchinson Island. A map of the three routes, with popular attractions and parking garages marked, is available here .

All dot services are entirely free and ADA-accessible.

Express Shuttle

The dot Express Shuttle services run every day: Monday-Friday, 7am-7pm; Saturday, 10am-7pm; Sunday, 10am-6pm. Buses run every 10 minutes, with 20 stops on two separate routes: Downtown and Forsyth Park.

The Downtown route follows a loop through the upper Historic District, connecting with City Market and several downtown squares and other attractions, and passing within a couple of blocks of several downtown parking garages.

The Forsyth Park route takes a counter-clockwise route to either side of Bull Street, traveling up Drayton Street and down Whitaker Street between Johnson Square and Forsyth Park.

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Riding The Free Shuttle

To ride, just find one of the purple and green “dot” signs (don’t confuse these with the regular CAT bus stop signs), and wait for your bus to arrive. Look out for a purple and green bus or a bus with a symbol reading “dot” on the front or side. Map showing all the stops

Ordinary paid city buses, operated by CAT, may also pass by. These will be clearly marked, with a sign on the front displaying the route number and name. Paid shuttle services may also pass; these will be painted in the livery of their respective companies.

Savannah Belles Ferry

This free passenger ferry connects River Street to the hotels and convention center on Hutchinson Island. The service operates between three landings, two on the city side of the Savannah River and one on Hutchinson Island.

From River Street, embark at either the City Hall Landing, behind City Hall at the head of Bull Street and next to the Hyatt Regency Hotel, or the Waving Girl Landing, near the Waving Girl (Florence Martus) statue in Morrell Park, close to the East Broad Street ramp.

The Savannah Belles Ferry runs every 20-30 minutes daily, 7am-10pm. Services to the Waving Girl Landing operate 8:20am-6pm. Travel time to cross the river is 10-20 minutes, depending on which landings you travel between. Pets, either on a leash or in a carrier, are welcome. See full service information and schedule.

The ferry’s name honors “Savannah’s Belles,” four women who influenced Savannah’s history: Susie King Taylor, Mary Musgrove, Juliette Gordon Low and Florence Martus.

Using Savannah’s Public Transportation

Savannah bus routes.

Chatham Area Transit (CAT) provides numerous paid services around Savannah and its suburbs. 100X Airport Express service to the airport.-->

A map of all the services operated is available here (please note that the 100X service to the airport is currently suspended), and the list of CAT bus routes, with schedule information, is here . Some services have been modified on account of the pandemic and may change at short notice, so re-check schedules and routes for your trip before setting out.

The easiest way to plan your trip on Savannah’s buses is with the Google Maps site. Enter your destination into the search bar, then click Directions, then click on the bus/train icon for suggested routes by public transportation.

Savannah Bus Fares, Tickets & Passes

Single-journey tickets :

– Tickets to ride all CAT buses can be purchased on board the vehicle.

– Try to have the correct fare, as drivers are not able to make change.

– A one-way ticket on Savannah’s ordinary public transit system costs $1.50. Transfers (valid for 90 minutes) are free, but should be requested before depositing your fare.

– Children under 41 inches tall ride for free, two per adult passenger.

– Seniors (65+), youth (6-18), veterans and passengers with a disability can pay a reduced fare of $0.75 with the relevant ID or Medicare card. ID is not required for passengers who use a wheelchair. For full details of the half-fare scheme, see here.

– The 100X Airport Express service costs $5 each way, or $8 for a return ticket.

Day passes can also be purchased on board the bus, for $3. A day pass allows unlimited travel on the day it is activated. You need to notify the driver you want a day pass rather than a single ticket before depositing your fare.

Weekly and monthly passes are also available, but these must be bought in advance. A 7-day pass, valid for seven days from the day of activation, is $14. A monthly pass, valid for 31 days from activation, is $50. The half-fare program also applies to these passes for eligible passengers.

Passes, and also books of 10 tickets, are sold at Savannah’s transportation hub, the Joe Murray Rivers, Jr. Intermodal Transit Center, at 610 West Oglethorpe Avenue (three blocks north of the Visitor Center on Martin Luther King, Jr Boulevard, then left onto West Oglethorpe. The bus station, which is also used for Greyhound coach services, will be on your right). Hours for ticket sales are Monday-Friday, 7am-8pm.

Alternatively, you can purchase passes online to use in conjunction with the Transit Mobile Ticketing App, which can be downloaded onto your smartphone via the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store (more details here ).

Accessibility

All buses are wheelchair accessible.

If you are traveling with pets (except for service animals, and except on the Savannah Belles Ferry, which does allow animals on board), you will unfortunately have to use another method of getting around the city, as pets are not allowed on Savannah’s buses.

See Also: Things To Do In Savannah Without A Car

– Forysth Park – Tours to Bonaventure Cemetery – Art galleries – Antiques stores – First African Baptist Church – Food tours – Black history tours – Ghost tours – Savannah events – Museums in Savannah – Historic house tours

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Electric Car Tours of Historic Savannah

Golf cart tours of bonaventure cemetery, eco-friendly tours through savannah's treasures..

Because our 6-seater electric tour cars are quiet, comfortable and small, we easily connect with all the sights and sounds of Historic Savannah.  All our tour guides are registered with the City of Savannah and care about sharing the true accounts of Savannah’s history.  The star of our show is the clear roof of our cars, allowing us a unique view to some of Savannah’s most beautiful architecture…the roofs of buildings.  So, come relax and let us share Savannah in the perfect tour vehicle.

Because our eco-friendly golf carts are electric, we glide through Bonaventure Cemetery quietly, reverently and comfortably. Coupled with tour guides who are registered with the City of Savannah and members of Bonaventure Historical Society, we share the story of this Victorian Garden with respect for the true history. In fact, most of our guides serve as Board members for Bonaventure Historical Society, so we have many resources for correct information and continued education. Of course, we’re also about having a lot of fun. So, join us for some laughs and learning.

Savannah, GA is one of the most beautiful cities in the world.  The 13th and last of the original colonies, Savannah has kept her history alive through architecture, landscape and unique story.  

Bonaventure Cemetery has been named one of the 10 Most Beautiful Cemeteries in the World by CNN travel and Travel + Leisure. This hauntingly beautiful Victorian Garden is a retreat from the bustle of Downtown and a dream for lovers of art, nature, and history. 

Combination of Both

Transportation included

Sit back, relax and let us handle the transportation, navigation and time management to tour both locations.  

We tour Savannah for about an hour.  Then we drive about 4 miles to Bonaventure Cemetery.  After a short potty/stretch break, we tour the cemetery for about an hour.  We then come back to Savannah with wonderful stories to share. 

Time:  approx 2.5 Hours All seats:  $79  Private: $395 (1-5 guests) Child seat available

Electric Car Tours

Our electric cars are the perfect intimate way to experience Savannah.  Because Savannah is such a visually stunning city, our clear roofs allow us an unobstructed view of the amazing rooftops and skyline.  Enjoy the sights and sounds of Savannah in comfort as our educated tour guides share the awe and beauty of the last colony.  

Time:  approx 1 Hour All seats:  $39  Private: $195 (1-5 guests) Child seat available

Golf Cart Tours

Since Bonaventure Cemetery is over 100 acres, it only makes sense to sit back and relax while our experienced tour guides chauffeur you through the historic sections and teach you how to analyze and interpret a cemetery with all its Victorian symbolism influenced by the quirks and strange customs of the day.

Time:  approx 1 Hour All seats:  $29  Private:  $145 (1-5 guests) Lap children 5 & under Free

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Island Shuttle Boat Tours

We transport passengers, pets, and cargo from Savannah to Daufuskie Island and other area points of interest. We also offer personalized boat tours and other services.

Island Shuttle Boat Tours operates from the beautiful new Savannah Boathouse Marina at 8020 Hwy 80 East in Savannah, Georgia. 

 We have over 9 years experience providing on-water tours.  We now also provide express service to Daufuskie Island from the closest marina in Georgia. 

We can accomodate larger parties up to 40 on boats  we operate for Bull River Cruises. We also share referrals and work with Captain Heather Crosby's Savannah Cruise Company. If you  want to go by boat we will get you there!

All of our boat captains are USCG certified and trained in safety. 

Our success depends on your satisfaction, and we strive to provide superior service with a personal touch. Our passengers arrive as customers and depart as friends. You can contact us at any time about any thing; and you will always have your Captains phone number.

Savannah has a fascinating history. Let us share it with you! 

 We will always treat you with respect, whether you have two legs or four!

Boating Excursions

Take a day trip to an area of interest by boat in Savannah!

Take a tour of Savannah by boat! 

 We operate a Key West DFS 20' Bowrider and a Key West FS 24' Center Console for up to 6 passengers each.  However, we can accommodate larger tour groups on the boats we operate for Bull River Cruises out of Hogan's Marina.  

Daufuskie Island Shuttle

Use our transport service to take your party to and from Daufuskie Island. We have 2 six-passenger boats; if a second Captain can be arranged we can take up to 12 passengers in one trip.  Otherwise we move 6 pax max at a time with 90 minutes between departures.  We transport from Savannah Boathouse Marina to the County Dock on Dafauskie Island ( SEE RATES )

You're in Good Hands

Company owners Dan and Jeanne Foulds are well versed in safety from long careers in EMS helicopters. Now Jeanne and Dan love Savannah and her creeks, rivers, and sounds. Let them share the beauty of place with you soon!

Captain Dan

Dan Foulds is a retired Army Special Operations Aviator and civil medevac pilot who makes safety his priority. He flew helicopters for 30 years and has been boating since the age of five.

Need a taxi or uber to Savannah Boathouse Marina or to move about Savannah? Call Mike 912-401-4964

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dot Express Shuttle Services

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Service Alert: The dot shuttle service is currently running at a reduced capacity until further notice due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

• Monday through Friday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Saturday 10 a.m. – 7 p.m.
• Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• This includes Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Christmas Eve, and New Year’s Eve.
• There is no service on Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Year’s Day

    Runs every 15-20 minutes!

• Get on and off at any of 20  stops  around the Historic District.
• Two   routes : Downtown and Forsyth Park
• The DOT Shuttle (7D-C) will now service Carver Village and Cloverdale. For more information click here .
• Connects to municipal parking facilities, Visitor Centers, and Ferry Landings.
• Note: These routes and stops replace the existing dot Shuttle and Liberty Street parking garage shuttle.
• ADA-Accessible
• Pet Policy – Only service animals are permitted on the Express Shuttle.
• Get up-to-date parking information with the new  ParkSavannah mobile app !

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Hotel Shuttle Service

COMPLIMENTARY HOTEL SHUTTLE SERVICE

Historic District:

Old Town Trolley Tours of Savannah is pleased to provide shuttle service to any hotel, Bed & Breakfast, and Inn within the Historic District (Downtown Savannah) to our Car Barn Depot where guests can purchase tickets and proceed to the Visitors Center at Stop #1. Shuttle Service for the Historic District is from 9:00am to 4:15pm, seven days a week. Return service is provided when you are finished with your tour. Please call (912) 233-0083 to arrange your shuttle pick up.

Outside hotel properties:

Old Town Trolley Tours of Savannah is pleased to provide shuttle service to our guests staying outside of the Historic District. There is one shuttle pick up provided at 9:00am with a 30 minute window to our Car Barn Depot where guests can purchase tickets and proceed to the Visitors Center at Stop #1. Return service promptly leaves at 4:30pm from our Carbarn Depot at 234 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. You MUST call to secure shuttle pickup prior to pickup time. Please call (912) 233-0083 for shuttle reservations.

The hotels below are located outside the Historic District:

Richmond Hill

Best Western

4564 Hwy. 17, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 756-7070

Comfort Suites

4601 Hwy. 17, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 756-6668

3926 Hwy. 17, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 912) 756-3371

4701 U.S. 17 S., Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 756-3312

Hampton Inn

4679 Hwy. 17, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 756-2272

Knights Inn

4494 Hwy. 17, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 756-3376

KOA Campground

4915 US 17 S, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 756-3396

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I-95 & U.S. Hwy. 17, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 756-3543

Quality Inn

4300 Coastal Hwy. 17 S., Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 756-3351

4005 U.S. – 17, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 756-2778

Scottish Inn

3888 U.S. – 17, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 756-3861

Travel Lodge

4120 Hwy. 17, Richmond Hill, GA 31324 (912) 756-3325

Baymont Inn

393 Canebrake Rd., Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 925-9494

Best Value Inn

390 Canebrake Rd., Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 927-2999

1 Gateway Blvd. E., Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 925-2420

Biltmore RV

4707 Ogeechee Rd., Savannah, GA (912) 236-4065

Clarion Inn

16 Gateway Blvd. E., Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 920-3200

596 Al Henderson Blvd., Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 920-9499

Country Inn

17009 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 921-1940

6 Gateway Blvd. E., Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 925-6666

7 Gateway Blvd. W., Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 925-2280

Fairfield Inn

10 Stephen S. Green Dr., Savannah, GA 31408 (912) 925-5050

17007 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 921-1515

Howard Johnson

17003 Abercorn St., I-95 to exit 94 E. on 204, Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 925-7050

Holiday Inn

17 Gateway Blvd. E., Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 925-2700

6 Gateway Blvd. S., Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 925-9505

45 Fort Argyle Rd., Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 920-1920

3 Gateway Blvd. S., Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 925-2770

17007 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 925-1212

Red Roof Inn

405 Al Henderson Blvd., Savannah, GA 3141 (912) 920-3535

Sans Boutique

480 Al Henderson Blvd., Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 629-0650

Savannah Oaks

805 Fort Argyle Rd., Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 748-4000

17013 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 921-1010

Springhill Suites

4 Gateway Blvd. E., Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 629-7777

1 Fort Argyle Rd., Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 9252640

Wingate Inn

11 Gateway Blvd. East, Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 925-2525

America’s Best Inn

387 Canebrake Rd., Savannah, GA 31419 (912) 925-6996

Red Gate Campground & RV Resort

136 Red Gate Farms Trail, Savannah, GA 31405 (912) 272-8028

Garden City

357 Main St., Garden City, GA 31408 (912) 964-8669

Intown Suites

5450 Augusta Road, Garden City, GA 31408 (912) 965-9114

Masters Inn

4200 Hwy. 21, Garden City, GA 31408 (912) 964-4344

10 Ways to Celebrate the Savannah Bananas World Tour Coming to Columbus

Get ready to go completely bananas! The Savannah Bananas World Tour is stopping in Columbus May 24-25 at Huntington Park, home of the Columbus Clippers AAA Baseball Team.  

The Savannah Bananas became a TikTok sensation in recent history known for frequently creating viral content during their games and inviting their audience to participate.  

With the Savannah Bananas coming to town, there are a bunch of ways to celebrate all things banana while you’re here for the game.  

The Savannah Bananas take on the Party Animals in Columbus May 24-25, 2024. Image source .

Sip on the Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie from Bada Bean Bada Booze 

Sip on 16 ounces of pure banana bliss! The Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie is a staple on the menu at Bada Bean Bada Booze, a cafe/bar combo and favorite among locals. With two locations in the city, this smoothie is always within reach. 

Taste the homemade Banana Pudding from Understory 

Understory is perhaps one of the dreamiest spaces in Columbus featuring a full cocktail bar, restaurant and patio space. Housed inside the historic Open Air school, Understory is a great place to dine before or after the game. Stay on-brand and order their homemade banana pudding for dessert! 

Pick up your new favorite scent, Banana Brulee, from Penn & Beech  

Penn & Beech , a women-owned, pour-your-own candle making space in Columbus is a great activity for dates, girl’s outings and more. Guests are invited to pick a vessel that fits their style and create their own scented candle with help from their staff. The retail side of the business offers ready-made candles for purchase including the famed scent, Banana Brulee.  

Penn & Beech Candle Co. offers ready-made scents. Image source .

Feast your eyes on the Banana Trees at Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens 

Banana Trees in Columbus? Bet. Franklin Park Conservatory is known for showcasing exotic plant collections, special exhibitions, and even Dale Chihuly artworks throughout its expansive indoor/outdoor space. Located inside the pacific island biome you’ll find a lush collection of Banana Trees, some of which are currently flowering and will produce small fruit! 

The Pacific island biome at Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens.

Savor Banana Flavors from Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams 

Did you know that Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams originated in Columbus? Inside the historic North Market, Jeni Britton started what grew into a nationally renowned brand. In honor of the Savannah Bananas, head to one of their eight Columbus-area scoop shops to take your pick from festive flavors like Banana French Toast, Brandied Banana Brulee and Banana Cream Pudding from Jeni’s dairy-free menu.  

Sip on Banana Spirits at Lumin Sky Bar 

There’s nothing arrested about the development of a good time at Lumin Sky Bar , a luxe rooftop locale in downtown Columbus. There is no shortage of tasty signature cocktails to try, but if you’re looking for boozy and banana-y, we recommend the There’s Always Money in the Banana Stand featuring Basil Hayden, Creme de Banana, Creme de Cacao and Chocolate Bitters. Cheers! 

Cocktails at Lumin Sky Bar. Image source .

Power up with the Banana Almond Butter Toast from Alchemy 

At Alchemy the mantra is simple: eating really good food is the foundation for a happy, healthy life. While you’re in town visit one of their two locations to fuel up before you head to the game. While there are many banana-rich offerings on the menu, we recommend the Banana Almond Butter Toast to get your day started off right. 

Keep your eyes peeled for more than 10,000 animals at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium 

Did you know that Columbus Zoo and Aquarium was voted the #1 zoo in the U.S.? While you’re here, visit the zoo to see more than 600 species and 10,000 animals including many banana-loving primates like chimpanzees and gorillas.  

Take your tastebuds to new heights with the Cloud Nine Pancakes from Northstar Cafe 

Get the day started off on a dreamy note at Northstar Cafe , with a stack of Cloud Nine Pancakes, three ricotta pancakes served with Ohio maple syrup and bananas. Northstar boasts four central Ohio locations, making it accessible no matter where you’re staying. 

Sip on the Banana-Rama Milkshake from Cap City Fine Diner 

From the Cameron Mitchell Restaurants family, Cap City is a retro-style eatery serving up classic diner favorites. We recommend trying the Banana-Rama Milkshake, featuring Johnson’s Triple Vanilla Bean ice cream, fresh banana, caramel, cinnamon graham cracker, whipped cream and topped with a cherry.  

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Chris Pine Explains His Recent 'Playful' Red Carpet Style and Why He's Not Striking ' Zoolander Poses' Now

The actor kicked off the 'Poolman' press tour in a wild look including jorts — here’s why he did it

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Chris Pine isn’t taking himself — or his fashion — too seriously on the Poolman press tour. 

In fact, the actor's love of short-shorts has been heavily documented across the internet. (“I don’t think there’s anything to defend,” he told E!) . 

So it wasn’t a shock when he stepped out for the April 24 Poolman premiere in a tiny pair of jorts , plus an “I heart L.A.” T-shirt… plus hiker boots and long blonde hair —  but it definitely showed a new side to Pine’s red carpet style, which usually consists of sharp suits. That's because Pine is jumping on the method dressing red carpet bandwagon.

“The film I made is a joyful, silly, playful film and it just didn’t seem to be the right vibe if I showed up trying to strike Zoolander poses on the carpet. So I decided to go all-in,” Pine — who stars in and directed the film — told Today ’s Savannah Guthrie in a May 1 interview. 

Guthrie interpreted the style move as “method promoting” (also referred to as method dressing), which is when an actor gets into the theme or character of a film by looking the part off-camera. 

Pine even channeled his character, "pool guy" Darren Barrenman for his appearance on Today .

"This is actually the blazer that I wore in the film,” he said, referring to his checkered jacket. He also wore the L.A. shirt from the movie (Darren is an Angeleno), but kept his hair to a blonde bob. 

“My character’s a big city council gadfly, as they call them, because the city council all the time argues for more public transportation (because L.A. obviously struggles with that) and better composting.” 

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Fashion aside, Pine was very committed to making this passion project happen. He told Guthrie that he’d been thinking about making Poolman for five years and finally got down to business during the COVID19 quarantine because he needed a “creative outlet.” When a writer “fell through,” Pine decided to take matters into his own hands. 

“So we sat down and started writing it and it was really joyful and fun. As I was writing it, I was envisioning it, so it was very holistic and natural and seemed to be the thing that I was going to direct,” he said. 

Poolman also stars Annette Bening , DeWanda Wise, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Danny DeVito , who Pine revealed he’s known mutually for decades through his kids, with whom he went to school with in San Fernando Valley. 

The film is slated to officially hit theaters on May 10. 

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