There is a reason Savannah is the top rated city to visit in the state of Georgia and why we love calling it our home! It's historic atmosphere has been preserved to the point that a walk down Jones Street may feel like a walk into a picture book with some residential buildings dating back to the early 1700s. The horse-drawn carriages that make their way downtown definitely add to picturesque Savannah-feel. "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" (Monterey Square) and "Forrest Gump" (Chippewa Square) are some notable films to have been filmed in Savannah but filmmakers continue to return to Savannah to make their movies happen in the many, beautiful squares that populate our Historic downtown area. Take advantage of touring one of the most haunted cities in America on one of the many ghost tour options the city hosts. Walk your way down River Street and take advantage of Savannah's open container policy in the historic district, by grabbing a to-go drink! Enjoy Savanna's easy-to-navigate grid system - the river is always to the north and most every street in the historic district runs straight in a cardinal direction. We hope you love our city as much as we do!
Breakfast and Cafes:
J. Christopher's: 122 E Liberty St; 7AM-2PM
Clary's Cafe: 404 Abercorn St; 8AM-4PM
Goose Feathers Cafe and Bakery: 39 Barnard St; 8AM-3PM
Collin's Quarter: 151 Bull St; 6:30AM-10PM
Foxy Loxy Cafe: 1919 Bull St; 7AM-11PM
Gryphon Tea Room: 337 Bull St; 11AM-6PM
General Goodness:
Zunzi's: 108 E York Street; 11AM-9PM
Flying Monk Noodle Bar: 5 W Broughton St; 12PM-10PM
Fire Street Food: 13 E Perry St; 12AM-10PM
B&D Burgers: 13 E Broughton St; 11AM-10PM
PJ Thai Cuisine: 147 Abercorn St; 12PM-9PM
Bella Napoli Italian Bistro: 18 E State St; 11AM-11PM
The Pirate's House: 20 E Broad St; 11Am-10PM (the oldest standing building in the state)
Leopold's Ice Cream: 212 E Broughton St; 11AM-12PM
What's Open Late:
Bayou Cafe: 14 North Abercorn Ramp; Open till 3AM
Savannah Taphouse: 125 E Broughton St; Open till 2AM
Boomys: 409 W Congress St; Open till 3AM
Sweet Melissa's: 103 W Congress St; Open till 4AM
Lulu's Chocolate Bar: 42 MLK Jr. Blvd; Open till 1:30AM
Spudnik: 416 W Broughton St; Open till 3AM
Things to Do:
Wormsloe Plantaion: A 15 minute drive from the Historic District will get you to this beautiful estate. Not only does the Wormsloe have trails branching out through the woods, but it also has historic ruins and paths that run along the edge of the forest, where you can get breathtaking views of the Isle of Hope. You can take a guided tour or adventure out on your own through the trails, which can extend up to 2.3 miles.
Forsyth Park: Forsyth Park is the largest park in the historic district of Savannah Georgia. The Park covers 30 acres of land squared off on the north and south side by Gaston Street and Park Avenue with Drayton Street and Whitaker marking its east and west borders. Forsyth Park is a hub of social interaction for locals and tourists featuring concerts, recreation sports, people watching, sun bathing, reading, relaxing, and now even some water action! If you really want to see Forsyth at it's peak, check out their Farmer's Market that takes place on Saturday mornings On Saturdays there is a fantastic farmer’s Market that takes place from 9AM-1PM on the south side of Forsyth Park.
shopSCAD: shopSCAD has two locations that provide a unique retail gallery that has delighted window shoppers, tourists and collectors of fine art for the past decade. Support local SCAD students by checking out their unique inventory. (Their second location is in Lacoste, France so you may want to take advantage of the one in Savannah)
Museums: Savannah definitely has its fair share of museums. Lots of the mansions in the Historic District have been converted to beautiful museums. We recommend the SCAD Museum of Art, the Telfair Jepson Center, or the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum and Garndens!
City Tours: There is an extensive list of tour options in Savannah. Horse drawn carriages, trolleys, segway, and walking tours that feature both historic tours as well as haunted tours. Take your pick - any are a fantastic way to learn about the history of the oldest city in Georgia.
Shopping: Between Broughton Street and River Street lies the Historic District's main downtown shopping and dining experiences. City Market features bistros, galleries, and the occasional local musician that stretches a full block in each direction, with Ellis Square to the east and Franklin Square to the west, from Bryan (North) to Congress (South). Walk a little further north to River Street - a glittering, multi-faceted gem along the broad Savannah River. The old cotton warehouses, have been converted to antique shops, distinctive boutiques, spectacular galleries, quaint brew pubs, fabulous restaurants, unique nightspots, elegant hotels. It’s also the place to see Savannah from the river that made her by taking a cruise or watching ships from around the globe sail into one of the busiest ports in America.
Tybee Island: Only 20 minute drive east of Savannah is Tybee Island, offering 3 miles of public beaches, forts, museums, and a beautiful old lighthouse that you can climb to the top of for a wonderful view of the island.
Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist: Savannah is home to numerous churches and religious buildings. But the most prominent may just be the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist whose twin spires tower 207 feet over Savannah. This Victorian Gothic Cathedral is home to the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Georgia and features beautiful stained glass windows from Austria. The church is open for self-guided touring Monday-Saturday 9AM - 11:45AM and 12:45PM – 5PM.
Bonaventure Cemetery: Recognized among both the most beautiful and the most haunted cemeteries in the world, the Bonaventure Cemetery features over 100 acres of beauty and history that was designed as a traditional Victorian Cemetery and is completely free to visit.
Getting To Savannah:
Plane: Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
400 Airways Ave, Savannah, GA 31408
Bus: JMR Transit Station / Trailways Transportation System / Savannah
610 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401
Train: Savannah Station
2611 Seabound Coastline Dr, Savannah GA 31401
Savannah does have a public bus system. The CAT and DOT systems are free and runs in the downtown and historic areas. (The DOT system includes ferry rides to Hutchinson Island from River Street) However these systems are not always the most helpful in getting to our venues.
Breakfast and Cafes:
J. Christopher's: 122 E Liberty St; 7AM-2PM
Clary's Cafe: 404 Abercorn St; 8AM-4PM
Goose Feathers Cafe and Bakery: 39 Barnard St; 8AM-3PM
Collin's Quarter: 151 Bull St; 6:30AM-10PM
Foxy Loxy Cafe: 1919 Bull St; 7AM-11PM
Gryphon Tea Room: 337 Bull St; 11AM-6PM
General Goodness:
Zunzi's: 108 E York Street; 11AM-9PM
Flying Monk Noodle Bar: 5 W Broughton St; 12PM-10PM
Fire Street Food: 13 E Perry St; 12AM-10PM
B&D Burgers: 13 E Broughton St; 11AM-10PM
PJ Thai Cuisine: 147 Abercorn St; 12PM-9PM
Bella Napoli Italian Bistro: 18 E State St; 11AM-11PM
The Pirate's House: 20 E Broad St; 11Am-10PM (the oldest standing building in the state)
Leopold's Ice Cream: 212 E Broughton St; 11AM-12PM
What's Open Late:
Bayou Cafe: 14 North Abercorn Ramp; Open till 3AM
Savannah Taphouse: 125 E Broughton St; Open till 2AM
Boomys: 409 W Congress St; Open till 3AM
Sweet Melissa's: 103 W Congress St; Open till 4AM
Lulu's Chocolate Bar: 42 MLK Jr. Blvd; Open till 1:30AM
Spudnik: 416 W Broughton St; Open till 3AM
Things to Do:
Wormsloe Plantaion: A 15 minute drive from the Historic District will get you to this beautiful estate. Not only does the Wormsloe have trails branching out through the woods, but it also has historic ruins and paths that run along the edge of the forest, where you can get breathtaking views of the Isle of Hope. You can take a guided tour or adventure out on your own through the trails, which can extend up to 2.3 miles.
Forsyth Park: Forsyth Park is the largest park in the historic district of Savannah Georgia. The Park covers 30 acres of land squared off on the north and south side by Gaston Street and Park Avenue with Drayton Street and Whitaker marking its east and west borders. Forsyth Park is a hub of social interaction for locals and tourists featuring concerts, recreation sports, people watching, sun bathing, reading, relaxing, and now even some water action! If you really want to see Forsyth at it's peak, check out their Farmer's Market that takes place on Saturday mornings On Saturdays there is a fantastic farmer’s Market that takes place from 9AM-1PM on the south side of Forsyth Park.
shopSCAD: shopSCAD has two locations that provide a unique retail gallery that has delighted window shoppers, tourists and collectors of fine art for the past decade. Support local SCAD students by checking out their unique inventory. (Their second location is in Lacoste, France so you may want to take advantage of the one in Savannah)
Museums: Savannah definitely has its fair share of museums. Lots of the mansions in the Historic District have been converted to beautiful museums. We recommend the SCAD Museum of Art, the Telfair Jepson Center, or the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum and Garndens!
City Tours: There is an extensive list of tour options in Savannah. Horse drawn carriages, trolleys, segway, and walking tours that feature both historic tours as well as haunted tours. Take your pick - any are a fantastic way to learn about the history of the oldest city in Georgia.
Shopping: Between Broughton Street and River Street lies the Historic District's main downtown shopping and dining experiences. City Market features bistros, galleries, and the occasional local musician that stretches a full block in each direction, with Ellis Square to the east and Franklin Square to the west, from Bryan (North) to Congress (South). Walk a little further north to River Street - a glittering, multi-faceted gem along the broad Savannah River. The old cotton warehouses, have been converted to antique shops, distinctive boutiques, spectacular galleries, quaint brew pubs, fabulous restaurants, unique nightspots, elegant hotels. It’s also the place to see Savannah from the river that made her by taking a cruise or watching ships from around the globe sail into one of the busiest ports in America.
Tybee Island: Only 20 minute drive east of Savannah is Tybee Island, offering 3 miles of public beaches, forts, museums, and a beautiful old lighthouse that you can climb to the top of for a wonderful view of the island.
Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist: Savannah is home to numerous churches and religious buildings. But the most prominent may just be the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist whose twin spires tower 207 feet over Savannah. This Victorian Gothic Cathedral is home to the oldest Roman Catholic Church in Georgia and features beautiful stained glass windows from Austria. The church is open for self-guided touring Monday-Saturday 9AM - 11:45AM and 12:45PM – 5PM.
Bonaventure Cemetery: Recognized among both the most beautiful and the most haunted cemeteries in the world, the Bonaventure Cemetery features over 100 acres of beauty and history that was designed as a traditional Victorian Cemetery and is completely free to visit.
Getting To Savannah:
Plane: Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV)
400 Airways Ave, Savannah, GA 31408
Bus: JMR Transit Station / Trailways Transportation System / Savannah
610 W Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA 31401
Train: Savannah Station
2611 Seabound Coastline Dr, Savannah GA 31401
Savannah does have a public bus system. The CAT and DOT systems are free and runs in the downtown and historic areas. (The DOT system includes ferry rides to Hutchinson Island from River Street) However these systems are not always the most helpful in getting to our venues.