Chatham County · The Coastal Lowcountry
Things to Do in Savannah
The anchors of a local week: squares, markets, racing, and the lake. These are the calls locals actually make.
Back to the Savannah guideThe Historic District squares
Downtown Savannah
Oglethorpe's original grid of public squares, from Johnson and Wright to Chippewa and Monterey, each with its own monuments, oaks, and benches.
River Street
Along the Savannah River
The cobblestone waterfront of restored cotton warehouses, now shops, restaurants, and riverboat cruises.
Forsyth Park
Historic District, at Gaston and Drayton Streets
The city's signature green, with the iconic white fountain and moss-draped oaks.
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
Historic District, 222 East Harris Street
The landmark French Gothic cathedral with its twin spires and painted interior, a Historic District icon.
Telfair Museums
Historic District
The Telfair Academy, the Jepson Center, and the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters, the city's art and history museums.
Georgia State Railroad Museum
Historic District, 655 Louisville Road
The historic railroad roundhouse and turntable, trains and rail history, a favorite with kids.
Savannah Children's Museum
Historic District, 655 Louisville Road
The hands-on children's museum in the old Central of Georgia Railway complex, built for the under-12 crowd.
Bonaventure Cemetery
East of downtown, on Bonaventure Road
The famous moss-draped cemetery on the river, known for its monuments and its place in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
Tybee Island
About 18 miles east
The coast's beaches, lighthouse, and pier, the classic Savannah day trip.
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