Savannah's Own: Johnny Mercer Tour
Johnny Mercer was one of the greatest songwriters to ever live. Did you know the 4x Oscar winner grew up right here in Savannah and worked at the local ice cream shop Leopold’s? Take a journey through his childhood and life and learn how this local boy who couldn’t read music wrote one of the most famous songs in motion picture history, “Moon River”, how he popularized the Christmas classic, “Jingle Bells” and found Capital Records.
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Savannah's Own: Johnny Mercer Tour
What's included in Savannah's Own: Johnny Mercer Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
We will stop at the original home of Leopold's ice cream shop where Johnny Mercer worked as a teen.
Mercer Williams House Museum
Stop by one of the most famous homes in Savannah. This was originally owned by the Mercer family during the 19th century and made famous by Jim William from Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Learn how and when it switched hand and why it's so famous!
City Market
Come see the Statue that sits in the middle of Johnson square. You;ve probably passed by it without even realizing who it was!
Inclusions
- Candy Canes
- In-Person Tour Guides
- Soda/Pop
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Walking distance is about a mile, with few stops.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Childhood home of Johnny Mercer. Your tour guide will be outside with a sign.
End Points
- Tour concludes near City Market.
