Savannah: what's actually worth it
Savannah’s soul was forged by the 1733 Trustee Act, which mandated open squares to keep citizens safe from British cannons and snakes alike. Today, that legacy feels like a slow, sweet breath of moss-draped history, where time stretches lazily over cobblestones and porch swings. It is not merely a tourist destination but a living museum of Southern grace, inviting you to wander its twenty-two parks while sipping sweet tea under the canopy of ancient live oaks that have witnessed centuries of change.
Top things to do in Savannah
Forsyth Park
Park · ★ 4.8 (19,267 reviews)
30-acre park with basketball & tennis courts, paths, a historic fountain & a Confederate memorial.
Check tours & tickets →Savannah Historic District
Historical Place · ★ 4.8 (7,332 reviews)
Urban historic district featuring 18th & 19th-century architecture & scenic public spaces.
Check tours & tickets →American Prohibition Museum
Museum · ★ 4.6 (4,370 reviews)
Artifacts & displays about the ban on alcohol from 1920-33, plus a retro speakeasy serving drinks.
Check tours & tickets →Wormsloe State Historic Site
Museum · ★ 4.5 (4,696 reviews)
Historic site featuring the ruins of a Colonial estate, gardens, trails & an oak-lined driveway.
Check tours & tickets →National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
Museum · ★ 4.8 (2,361 reviews)
90,000-sq.-ft. complex exhibiting real aircraft, images & medals from the 8th Air Force.
Check tours & tickets →Old Fort Jackson
Historical Landmark · ★ 4.7 (2,384 reviews)
Georgia's oldest standing brick fort, with river views, daily cannon firings & interactive programs.
Check tours & tickets →River Street Market Place
Gift Shop · ★ 4.6 (2,780 reviews)
Trendy covered marketplace with a variety of cafes/bars & kiosks selling gifts, jewelry & more.
Check tours & tickets →Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
Museum · ★ 4.5 (2,609 reviews)
English Regency-style house museum from 1819, with parterre-style garden & original slave quarters.
Check tours & tickets →Where to eat
The Olde Pink House
American Restaurant · ★ 4.6 (10,636 reviews)
Inventive Southern cuisine served in an elegant Colonial mansion & live music in the cellar tavern.
Website →Crystal Beer Parlor
Restaurant · ★ 4.7 (6,941 reviews)
Cozy American bistro & bar with extensive food & beer menus in a century-old former grocery store.
Website →Zunzibar
Restaurant · ★ 4.8 (5,336 reviews)
Locals line up for globally inspired hearty meals at this offbeat counter-serve eatery.
Website →The Collins Quarter
Restaurant · ★ 4.7 (4,961 reviews)
Combination of bar, cafe, and restaurant serving espresso drinks, beer, wine, and Australian-accented meals.
Website →Treylor Park
American Restaurant · ★ 4.5 (6,926 reviews)
Vintage-chic space with outdoor seating offering creative Southern comfort eats, cocktails, and beer.
Website →Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
American Restaurant · ★ 4.8 (3,388 reviews)
Family-owned since 1943, this busy Southern diner serves ample lunches to guests at communal tables.
Website →Vinnie Van GoGo's
Pizza Restaurant · ★ 4.5 (5,606 reviews)
Casual pizza joint (with patio seating) known for its generous slices & thin crust pies. Cash only.
Website →Vic's On the River
American Restaurant · ★ 4.4 (6,367 reviews)
This fine-dining restaurant in a 19th-century warehouse features classic Southern cooking.
Website →Tours worth booking ahead
Get outside
Skidaway Island State Park
State Park · ★ 4.7 (1,944 reviews)
A waterfront park offering camping (including cabins), nature programs, trails & a viewing tower.
Website →Fort McAllister State Park
State Park · ★ 4.6 (1,975 reviews)
Historic riverside Civil War fort with museum & special programs plus recreation & camping areas.
Website →Daffin Park
Park · ★ 4.6 (1,834 reviews)
Spacious park with athletic fields & courts, plus a pool, lakeside walking trail & shaded dog run.
Website →Sergeant Jasper Park
Park · ★ 4.7 (612 reviews)
Website →Sea Pines Forest Preserve
Nature Preserve · ★ 4.5 (752 reviews)
This protected nature area has walking paths, boat tours & an archaeological site made of seashells.
Website →After dark
The Cotton Exchange Tavern
Bar & Grill · ★ 4.5 (4,704 reviews)
Seafood, steak & Southern fare in a onetime cotton warehouse on the river with stone & brick walls.
Website →Rocks on the Roof
Bar · ★ 4.3 (2,297 reviews)
Swanky drinks, small plates & a fire pit star at this chic top-floor hot spot in the Bohemian Hotel.
Website →Alley Cat Lounge
Cocktail Bar · ★ 4.6 (1,136 reviews)
Hip basement bar serving a wide array of cocktails in a brick-walled space with booth seating.
Website →Congress Street Social Club
Bar & Grill · ★ 4.4 (1,448 reviews)
Buzzing place featuring American pub fare, plus live music & a game room with big-screen TVs.
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