The Ultimate Savannah Experience
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Brian Hooper
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Curator’s statement
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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Where to stay in Savannah, Georgia
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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.
Need to Know
For more travel tips, check out Fora Advisor Alyssa Manning’s guide, Things To Do in Savannah, Georgia.
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