Things to Do in Savannah

Mercer-Williams House - photo by Ann Gav

Visitors to Savannah, GA will likely be enchanted with the city's grace and charm. A jewel of the South, Savannah is filled with not just historic sites, but also parks, restaurants, music and theater.  It is a perfect blend of the Old South and the new millennium.

The Historic District

Start with the beauty of the city's historic district. Here you will find a number of beautiful sites:

• Mercer Williams House
• Isaiah Davenport House
• Bonaventure Cemetery
• City Market
• Juliette Gordon Low House
• Chippewa Square
• Wedding Cake Mansion

Forsyth Park - photo by Jason Riedy

Green Spaces

Savannah has worked hard to protect its many parks and open spaces.  Here are just a few:

• Forsyth Park
• Skidaway Island State Park
• Wormsloe Historic Site
• Fort McAllister State Historic Park,
• Daffin Park
• Lake Mayer
• Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Food and Drink

There are some unique food-centric places in Savannah as well as a thriving bar scene.  Add these establishments to your itinerary:

• The Olde Pink House (restaurant)
• Wet Willie's (daiquiri bar)
• Rocks on the River (restaurant)
• Rocks on the Roof (restaurant)
• Savannah's Candy Kitchen (sweet shop with taffy machine)
• Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room
• Wiley’s Championship BBQ
• Crystal Beer Parlor
• Gryphon Tea Room
• Leopold's Ice Cream
• Lulu's Chocolate Bar

Even More

If you're still looking for things to do after exhausting the above suggestions, explore these options:

• The Savannah Theatre
• Hearse Ghost Tours
• Savannah History Museum
• Old Town Trolley Tours
• Savannah River paddlewheelers
• Historic Railroad Shops
• Mighty 8th Air Force Heritage Museum
• Sea Maritime Museum
• Owens Thomas Museum
• Telfair Museum of Art
• Tybee Island Beach
• Savannah River Beach