Plan your visit to Savannah, United States of America
With its elegant antebellum mansions, Spanish moss-draped trees and leafy public squares, Savannah is one of the South’s best-looking cities.
Savannah is known for its attractive historic homes, moss-carpeted public squares and large, shade-giving oak trees. Pretty as it is, the city has more to offer than just attractive surrounds. Explore it thoroughly to discover a fascinating history, as well as thriving art and spirited nightlife scenes.
For the first century and a half after its founding in 1733, Savannah flourished economically, serving as Georgia’s main port. Learn about local history and life during a trip to the Wormsloe Plantation, where old trades including blacksmithing are demonstrated on the estate of an antebellum mansion. To find out more about naval history, visit Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, where displays include an impressively detailed collection of model ships.
Carry a camera during a wander around the photo-friendly Savannah Historic District. Admire impressive Georgian, Gothic and Greek Revival residences and encounter scenic fountain and statue-dotted squares, such as Chippewa Square, famous for appearing in Oscar-winning blockbuster Forrest Gump. In the center of the historic district is the 30-acre (12-hectare) Forsyth Park. The park is crisscrossed by walking paths, has open green spaces for picnics and features memorials, gardens, a pool and a playground.
Another photogenic spot for a stroll is the Bonaventure Cemetery, which overlooks the Wilmington River. Take a guided tour and examine the hauntingly beautiful funerary sculptures and necropolises.
The city’s renowned Savannah College of Art & Design attracts many artistic-leaning students, who have helped Savannah’s contemporary art scene flourish. Marvel at the modern art pieces displayed at the SCAD Museum of Art and visit the futuristic Moshe Safdie-designed Jepson Center for the Arts to see even more contemporary exhibitions.
Don’t leave without sampling Savannah’s justifiably hyped dining and nightlife scenes. For lunch or dinner, try the restaurant-dotted City Market. Live music can often be heard wafting through the air in this area.
To reach the city, fly into the Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport, located about 10 miles (16 kilometers) from downtown Savannah. Trains and bus services also serve the city. Savannah is a pedestrian-friendly city, but if you tire, ride local buses or use the city’s bike rental scheme instead.
River Street - Appreciate local artwork in a gallery, shop for boutique fashionable clothing and dine in excellent restaurants on this street in downtown Savannah.
Forsyth Park - With peaceful walking paths, sporting areas and grassy lawns, this large city park in downtown Savannah is perfect for a day outside.
Savannah Convention Center - Learn about the events happening at Savannah Convention Center during your trip to Savannah. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
City Market - Art, shopping, drinking, dining and festivals await at this colorful outdoor market, which has been a gathering point for city residents since the 1700s.
SCAD Museum of Art - You can study the exhibits at SCAD Museum of Art, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Savannah. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Bonaventure Cemetery - This public cemetery is filled with the burial sites of prominent Savannah citizens and is famous for its haunting Southern Gothic beauty.
Savannah State University - Enjoy the collegiate vibe at Savannah State University as part of your travels around Savannah. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Wormsloe Historic Site - Drive down a beautiful oak avenue to see replicas of colonial wattle-and-daub huts at this large state historic site just outside Savannah.
Savannah Old Town Trolley Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour - Join the tour aboard a charming trolley, hear the history and stories that shaped Georgia's first city, Savannah. With 15 stops along the tour, you are free to get off the trolley to explore landmarks, shops, museums, and historic sights.
Bonaventure Cemetery Walking Tour with Transportation - The only FULL WALKING TOUR of Bonaventure Cemetery WITH TRANSPORTATION and most accurate Bonaventure Tour, bar none! Most other tours start at the gate and regurgitate a scripted tour of myth, legend, and flat out lies that was written to separate visitors from their money.
90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise - You will receive an incredible experience to see Georgia's historic “First City” and her thriving port from the water's unique perspective. Decked out in traditional red, white and blue these towering riverboats are a staple along Savannah's historic riverfront.
Savannah Southern Flavors Food, Pub Crawl, and History Combo Walking Tour - Treat your taste buds to a cultural feast in downtown Savannah. Eating your way through the city gives you a unique way to become acquainted with the city layout and history. This Savannah food tour encompasses all of the city’s most mouthwatering bites and fascinating bits of history.
Savannah Land & Sea Combo - Following a tour of Historic Savannah, embark on the Savannah Riverboat for a 90 minute sightseeing cruise down the Savannah River. During the 90 minute cruise, experience the river that was and remains the lifeblood of Savannah! Hear the Captain’s intriguing tales and historic facts about Savannah’s modern port and the ships that visit from all over the world.
Hop-On Hop-Off Sightseeing Trolley Tour of Savannah - Explore Savannah with this popular Hop-On Hop-Off Trolley Tour featuring 14 stops. Enjoy our interactive tour filled with historical or fictional Savannah characters along the tour route, you may even see Forest Gump!
Tybee Island Dolphin Tour - See wild bottlenose dolphins playing in the waves around Tybee Island on this dolphin watching cruise. After a filling lunch at the Crab Shack, head out to the Tybee Island waterways to see scenic wildlife and historic lighthouses.
Historic Savannah Guided Walking Tour - Discover the physical and spiritual significance of James Oglehtorpe's square design. A comprehensive journey of Savannah's history, told through the culture, religion, and architecture of the city.
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