Mossy squares and haunted Southern charm
Savannah is a Georgia port city famous for its grid of leafy squares draped in Spanish moss. Historic homes, River Street and ghost tours are favorites. Forsyth Park and art schools add life. Tybee Island beach is close.
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Twenty two leafy squares, laid out in the 1700s, shaded by oaks draped in Spanish moss. Each has monuments and benches.
A large park with a famous white fountain from 1858. It is a hub for locals and events.
A cobbled riverfront street with old cotton warehouses turned into shops and bars. Ships pass close by.
A historic house famous from the book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Guided tours show the interior.
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A cemetery with avenues of oaks and Victorian statues. It is atmospheric and photogenic.
A Gothic Revival cathedral with twin spires and stained glass. It faces Lafayette Square.
A Regency era house with preserved slave quarters, run by the Telfair Museums. It tells the stories of enslaved people.
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A colonial estate with a long avenue of live oaks and tabby ruins. It is a state historic site.
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Evening walking tours tell ghost stories of the old city. Many end in a cemetery or historic house.
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A barrier island with a beach, pier and historic lighthouse. It is about 30 minutes east.
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Day one core, day two museums, day three Tybee.
Beaches and golf.
34 mi · Car, about 1 hour
Historic town.
47 mi · Car, about 1h15
Best: March to May and October to November. Mild and blooming.
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One of the largest US parades.
As a US destination it has no State Department travel advisory level; the historic district is generally safe; use normal care at night.
The historic district is flat and compact.
Free DOT shuttle and ferry.
The neighborhoods that suit most first visits.
Best for: first-timers
Squares.
Best for: nightlife
Waterfront.
Best for: budget
Arts district.
| Main airport | Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), 10 mi from the center |
| To the center | Taxi about 20 minutes. |
| Around town | Walk; free shuttle; car for Tybee. |
| Ride apps | Uber, Lyft |
Southern starter.
Pecan candy.
Shrimp and corn.
| Plugs | Type A and B, 120 V |
| Tap water | Safe to drink |
| Tipping | Tip 18 to 20 percent in restaurants and a few dollars per drink. |
| Payments | Cards and phone payments work almost everywhere. |
| Etiquette | Be friendly and patient; smoking is banned in most indoor places. |
James Oglethorpe founded Savannah in 1733 as the first city of the Georgia colony, laid out on a grid of wards around public squares. It grew as a cotton port built on enslaved labor. General Sherman captured the city in December 1864 but spared it from burning. After the demolition of a historic market in the 1950s, residents formed a preservation movement that saved much of the old town. Today the historic district is one of the largest in the US.
Researched 2026-10-12. Check official sources and recent changes before you go.