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aww3583
Hilton Head Island is wonderful if you're looking for golf, tennis, or just somewhere quiet to relax.
Charleston is extremely walkable. We love the downtown area. Patriots Points and the battleship are good for a full day visit. Rush hour traffic can rival ATL/MIA for congestion. James Island County Park is excellent with hiking, walking, and paddle boats. If you're into golf, Charleston Municipal is phenomenal.
Savannah is not my favorite city in the southeast, but it has its charm. We did a horse carriage history tour which we found extremely interesting. The River Walk is fun if big ships are coming by, otherwise it's touristy and full of trinket shops and sweatshirts.
Yeah, if you are deciding on number of days, spend more in Charleston than Savannah. And that is one reason we liked staying across the river at the Westin, watching the big ships go by. You could literally cover Savannah in a day and evening and be done. But do a walking tour for sure. Charleston has many more sights, history and great places to eat/drink/shop.
Atlanta - I do like Stone mountain - tram to the top and hike down if you are into that. The evening laser show is interesting.
Off the beaten path stops: Oakland Cemetery with several famous people interred there(bring a golf ball). Have a drink at 6 Feet Under bar across the street. One Flew South is a highly regarded nearby restaurant (of ATL Concourse E fame). The Krog Street tunnel painted walls and nearby mural projects and Cabbagetown in general is interesting.
https://cabbagetown.com/
Let us know your interests and folks can probably give more specific advice.