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 College of Art and Design - Explore the campus of Savannah College of Art and Design during your stay in Savannah. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: History and Sightseeing Trolley Tour - This 90-minute trolley bus tour is one of the most entertaining ways to get to know the beautiful city of Savannah. Get a fully narrated sightseeing tour, by costumed guides, of one of the largest National Urban Historic Landmarked Districts in the United States.
Savannah Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones - See why Savannah is known as one of America's most haunted cities as a tour guide takes you into 2 of its most haunted sites. Hear historical facts peppered with entertaining ghost stories as you ride the haunted trolley.
Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment - This two-hour dinner cruise is a wonderful way to unwind from a long work week, full travel schedule, hectic convention, or a busy day of sightseeing in Savannah. Sit back and relax on board in one of a beautifully appointed ballroom while the Riverboat slowly glides down the Savannah River.
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.
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: Grave Encounters Ghost Tour with Cellar and Dinner - Start your evening with a Grave Encounters trolley tour for a thrilling overview of Savannah’s haunted history. Every night of the week, ghostly guides share tales of murder, voodoo, death, disease and disaster in the Hostess City of the South.
Savannah: True Crime Pub Crawl - Embark on an informative true crime pub crawl through Savannah with stops at popular historic watering holes. Learn more about the darker side of the city with an expert local guide. Begin your tour at the base of the “Stairs of Death” at Dub’s, A Public House.
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