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RIVERFRONT. 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 site of many festivities throughout the year, including the St. Patrick's Day celebration and fireworks on July 4th and New Year's Eve.
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. 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, restaurants, pubs, and cafes. A number of trolley and carriage tours also start here. On weekends, live bands frequently entertain in the courtyards.
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. 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 people playing frisbee or rugby all around. Also available: a pleasant playground for the kids.
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. 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.
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. 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 Owens-Thomas House at 124 Abercorn Street, also a listed building; and the Jepson Center for the Arts on West York Street, whose collection focuses on contemporary art and has an interactive children's gallery called ArtZeum. N.B. The admission price covers all three properties, making the museum one of Savannah's best deals!
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. 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 exercise! Call for reservations, and note that morning and afternoon tours leave from Reynolds Square while evening tours depart from Johnson Square. Tours are cash-only unless you purchase advance tickets by phone.
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. 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 not as elaborate as those found in the Bonaventure cemetery, the place is, nevertheless, interesting.
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HISTORIC DISTRICT. 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 step inside and meander through rooms impeccably decorated with 18th- and 19th-century furniture, Chinese porcelain, and 18th-century English and American portraits. A true Savannah must.
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