Savannah, Georgia
Things to Do in Savannah
From the city's famous squares and historic landmarks to hidden bars, beach day trips and live jazz — here's your guide to the best of Savannah.
Top Savannah Attractions
Forsyth Park, River Street, Bonaventure Cemetery, the Mercer Williams House and the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist — the landmarks that define Savannah and reward every visitor.
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Historic Squares and Neighborhoods
Savannah's 22 historic squares are unlike anything else in America. Explore the Historic District, the Victorian District, the Starland District and the waterfront — each with its own character.
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Hidden Gems
The speakeasy bars, independent bookshops, rooftop views and quiet squares that most visitors never find. These are the places locals recommend when you ask where they actually go.
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Savannah Events and Festivals
St. Patrick's Day, the Food & Wine Festival, the SCAD Film Festival, the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon and more. Savannah's event calendar is as rich as its history.
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River Street
Nine blocks of 19th-century cotton warehouses converted into shops, restaurants and bars along the Savannah River. The cobblestones are original ballast stones brought from Europe. Come in the evening when the lights are on.
Explore River StreetForsyth Park
Savannah's great public living room — 30 acres of live oaks and open lawn anchored by the city's most photographed landmark: the 1858 cast-iron fountain. Free, open 24 hours, and beautiful at any time of day.
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Bonaventure Cemetery
One of the most hauntingly beautiful places in the American South — a Victorian garden cemetery where the live oaks have grown so large and draped in Spanish moss that the avenues feel like cathedral naves. Free, open daily 8am–5pm.
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Tybee Island
Savannah's beach is just 18 miles east — a 30-minute drive to a classic Georgia barrier island with wide Atlantic shoreline, a historic lighthouse, fresh seafood and a laid-back coastal atmosphere.
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