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.
Do Savannah the way locals do: start slow at Skidaway Island State Park, eat where the regulars do at The Olde Pink House, let the evening run long at The Cotton Exchange Tavern.
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Forsyth Park
30-acre park with basketball & tennis courts, paths, a historic fountain & a Confederate memorial.
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Savannah Historic District
Urban historic district featuring 18th & 19th-century architecture & scenic public spaces.
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Fountain at Forsyth Park
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American Prohibition Museum
Artifacts & displays about the ban on alcohol from 1920-33, plus a retro speakeasy serving drinks.
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Old Town Trolley Tours of Savannah
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Wormsloe State Historic Site
Historic site featuring the ruins of a Colonial estate, gardens, trails & an oak-lined driveway.
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National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force
90,000-sq.-ft. complex exhibiting real aircraft, images & medals from the 8th Air Force.
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Old Fort Jackson
Georgia's oldest standing brick fort, with river views, daily cannon firings & interactive programs.
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River Street Market Place
Trendy covered marketplace with a variety of cafes/bars & kiosks selling gifts, jewelry & more.
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Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
English Regency-style house museum from 1819, with parterre-style garden & original slave quarters.
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The Olde Pink House
Inventive Southern cuisine served in an elegant Colonial mansion & live music in the cellar tavern.
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Crystal Beer Parlor
Cozy American bistro & bar with extensive food & beer menus in a century-old former grocery store.
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Zunzibar
Locals line up for globally inspired hearty meals at this offbeat counter-serve eatery.
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The Collins Quarter
Combination of bar, cafe, and restaurant serving espresso drinks, beer, wine, and Australian-accented meals.
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Treylor Park
Vintage-chic space with outdoor seating offering creative Southern comfort eats, cocktails, and beer.
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Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
Family-owned since 1943, this busy Southern diner serves ample lunches to guests at communal tables.
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Vinnie Van GoGo's
Casual pizza joint (with patio seating) known for its generous slices & thin crust pies. Cash only.
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Vic's On the River
This fine-dining restaurant in a 19th-century warehouse features classic Southern cooking.
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Old Town Trolley Tours of Savannah
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Savannah Riverboat Cruises
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Savannah Harbor Cruises
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Ghosts & Gravestones Tour Savannah
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Gray Line Savannah
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Savannah Party Cat
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Skidaway Island State Park
A waterfront park offering camping (including cabins), nature programs, trails & a viewing tower.
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Fort McAllister State Park
Historic riverside Civil War fort with museum & special programs plus recreation & camping areas.
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Daffin Park
Spacious park with athletic fields & courts, plus a pool, lakeside walking trail & shaded dog run.
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Sergeant Jasper Park
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Sea Pines Forest Preserve
This protected nature area has walking paths, boat tours & an archaeological site made of seashells.
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The Cotton Exchange Tavern
Seafood, steak & Southern fare in a onetime cotton warehouse on the river with stone & brick walls.
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Rocks on the Roof
Swanky drinks, small plates & a fire pit star at this chic top-floor hot spot in the Bohemian Hotel.
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Alley Cat Lounge
Hip basement bar serving a wide array of cocktails in a brick-walled space with booth seating.
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Congress Street Social Club
Buzzing place featuring American pub fare, plus live music & a game room with big-screen TVs.
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