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Address: River St, Savannah, GA 31401
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No trip to Savannah is complete without a trip down world-famous River Street. Lined with shops and restaurants on one side and bordered by the Savannah River on the other, River Street is a great place to sightsee, eat seafood, buy souvenirs, have a cocktail, and watch the huge ships go by. River Street is also the...
Address: W Saint Julian St, Savannah, GA 31401
A long-lived Savannah tradition, the original City Market opened in 1755 as a fish, game, and produce market. Although the historic structure no longer stands, the Historical Savannah Foundation constructed a new market on the same property. Today, this charming town center houses art galleries, specialty shops,...
Address: Bull St, between Park and Gaston, Savannah, GA
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A tiered, cast-iron fountain is the focal point of this lovely 30-acre park. The fountain, purchased from France in 1851, was also featured in the movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Forsyth Park itself is a great place to take a walk, snap a few photos, or have a picnic. If the weather is nice, you'll see...
Address: Tybee Island, GA
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Formerly known as Savannah Beach, this beach on Tybee Island has long been known as the Atlantic Ocean playground for Savannah. To reach it from downtown Savannah, take I-80 East. You can't miss it! Make a day of the beach, complete with shopping, food, and sun.
Address: 10 Warner St, Savannah, GA 31402
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These horse-drawn carriage tours through the Historic District are narrated and last about an hour, enlightening riders about the city's heritage and colorful past. Afternoon and evening tours are available, as well as ghost story tours and special romantic rides for couples. Call for reservations.
Address: 330 Bonaventure Rd, Savannah, GA 31404
This mesmerizing cemetery is a beautiful place to visit to view intricate funereal statues, including a famous one of a small girl who died at age six (included in many of the city's ghost tours). Graves range from 1820 to the present.
Address: 121 Barnard St, Savannah, GA 31401-3612
The oldest public arts museum in the South, Telfair presents a great collection of American and European paintings, sculpture, and special exhibits. The museum campus actually includes three distinct venues: the Academy of Arts and Sciences on Barnard Street, which is listed on the National Historic Register; the...
Address: 123 E Congress St, Savannah, GA 31401
This company offers walking tours of Savannah, including theme variations that highlight homes, the Civil War, ghosts, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, churches, and graveyards. The excursions are a great way to see the city without contributing to air pollution and traffic congestion. They also make for good...
Address: 201 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA
This central city graveyard is the resting place of many early Savannah residents, especially from the 1750-1853 time frame. Buried here, for instance, is Buttin Gwinnett, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. The cemetery is also a highlight on many of the city's famous ghost tours. While the grave-markers are...
Address: 429 Bull St, Savannah, GA 31401
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Built in 1871, this house is one of the most beautiful homes in Savannah and also one of the most famous. Formerly owned by Jim Williams, it was featured in both the book and the movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Although 429 Bull Street was a private residence for many years, it now invites visitors to...
