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Savannah, Georgia, has a fascinating synergy. It blends the aesthetics of the colonial south with a modern sensibility. Historic Savannah's twenty-two public squares hold the designation as "America's First Planned City." You could easily spend a few days exploring this stunning area with sidewalk cafes, fountains and parks covered by towering live oaks.
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Things to do in Savannah, Georgia
Forsyth Park: Savannah's most iconic square featuring a large fountain. It serves as the backdrop for many wedding proposals.
Bonaventure Cemetery: The final resting place for Savannah residents dating as far back as the Civil War. It is both morose and elegant, worthy of a casual stroll.
Wormsloe Plantation: Stroll down its iconic Oak Avenue and explore the ruins of this sprawling colonial plantation.
First African Baptist: The oldest black church in North America and houses a crawl space used in the Underground Railroad.
SCAD Museum Of Art: Houses contemporary art of world-acclaimed artists such as Carrie Mae Weems.
City Market: An open-air market that has been around since the 1700s and has been repurposed as a new commercial district.
Plant Riverside District: A new addition to the iconic River Street experience focused on entertainment, shopping, and dining.
Hearse Ghost Tour: Savannah is one of America's most haunted cities. Learn more about its supernatural side while cruising the city in an open-air hearse.
Places to eat & drink in Savannah, Georgia
The Grey: Experience southern cuisine with an elevated twist in a 1930s Art Deco style greyhound bus station. Acclaimed chef Mashama Bailey is at the helm of this exciting dining concept.
This Olde Pink House: Fine dining in an elegant antebellum home. A Savannah staple.
Cotton and Rye: A delightful dining experience that gets it right every time.
Leopold's: Vintage ice cream parlor serving up baked treats, soup, and sandwiches.
Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room: The hour-long wait is worth it for this family-style down-home meal. Their fried chicken is perfection.
Gryphon: A SCAD student-run restaurant located in an old pharmacy that offers a traditional tea service.
The Pirate House: Opened in 1753 as a place where pirates and sailors congregated. Swing by for some of their signature drinks and dinner offerings.
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For more travel tips, check out Fora Advisor Alyssa Manning’s guide, Things To Do in Savannah, Georgia.
This guide is part of our ongoing series on City Travel.