Savannah
United States of America · Georgia · 13 m
Description
Savannah is one of the most historic cities in the U.S. state of Georgia, known for its distinctive Southern charm, rich heritage, and elegant architecture. The city is characterized by historic squares shaded by majestic oak trees draped in Spanish moss, grand mansions, romantic gardens, and cobblestone streets. Along River Street on the Savannah River, historic buildings and former warehouses recall the city’s past as an important port. Savannah combines an exceptionally well-preserved historic cityscape with art, culture, ghost stories, and Southern cuisine, making it one of the most atmospheric destinations in the southeastern United States.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 4 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: March – April or October – November
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- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Savannah Historic District
- Forsyth Park & Fountain
- Historic Squares of Savannah
- River Street
- Bonaventure Cemetery
- Jones Street
- Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
- Chippewa Square
- City Market
- Mercer-Williams House Museum
- Wormsloe State Historic Site(Day trip)
- Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
- Telfair Academy
- The Olde Pink House
- Factors Walk
- Tybee Island Light Station & Museum(Day trip)
- Fort Pulaski National Monument(Day trip)
- Lowcountry & Southern Cuisine
- Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
- Colonial Park Cemetery
- SCAD Museum of Art
- Jepson Center
- American Prohibition Museum
- First African Baptist Church
- Davenport House Museum
- Andrew Low House
- Green-Meldrim House
- Sorrel-Weed House
- Harper Fowlkes House
- Georgia State Railroad Museum
- Savannah History Museum
- Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
- Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum
- Pin Point Heritage Museum(Day trip)
- African American Monument
- Savannah Riverfront
- Plant Riverside District
- Broughton Street
- Leopold's Ice Cream
- Savannah Theatre
- Lucas Theatre for the Arts
- Temple Mickve Israel
- Independent Presbyterian Church
- Christ Church Episcopal
- Monterey Square
- Lafayette Square
- Madison Square
- Reynolds Square
- Johnson Square
- Oglethorpe Square
- Troup Square
- Washington Square
- Emmet Park
- Savannah Ghost Tours
- Savannah Riverboat Cruise
- Tybee Island Pier & Pavilion(Day trip)
- North Beach, Tybee Island(Day trip)
- South Beach, Tybee Island(Day trip)
- Cockspur Island Lighthouse(Day trip)
- Skidaway Island State Park(Day trip)
- Oatland Island Wildlife Center(Day trip)
- Savannah National Wildlife Refuge(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- SAV
- Train stations:
- Savannah
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry