Savannah, Georgia: A Mother-Daughter Weekend Getaway

• For a mother-daughter trip, shopping is a must for your itinerary. Broughton Street is full of your go-to retail stores along with unique ones, like the Paris Market. For some cute boutique shops, make your way over to Whitaker Street and peruse through Asher + Rye and One Fish Two Fish. If you’re always on the hunt for a good book, wander through the aisles of E. Shaver Booksellers and search for the three resident cats. For a sweet ending to your shopping excursion, select carefully crafted chocolates in the whimsical, library-themed chocolate shop, Chocolat by Adam Turoni, located on Bull Street.

• Founded in 1733, Savannah has history on every corner. Whether you travel by foot or by trolley, there is enough history to discover something new every time you visit. I suggest touring the Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters as well as the Andrew Low House Museum. For art history lovers, traverse the beautiful marble staircases to explore the Telfair Academy. Take a stroll through Colonial Park Cemetery and the adjacent dueling grounds to absorb additional history of the city.

• After the sun sets and the moon rises, spooky stories are whispered about, as Savannah is considered America’s most haunted city. Book a narrated walking ghost tour if you need to work off your scrumptious dinner or ride the Ghosts and Graveyard trolley tour to hear ghoulish tales.

• With over 22 squares in Savannah’s historic district, one of my favorite things to do is grab a coffee. Savannah Coffee Roasters and Franklin’s are great choices. Find a square and sit under the outstretched branches of the live oaks as the morning sun peeks through. I try to grasp the idea that the oaks that I’m sitting beneath have borne witness to hundreds of years of history.

Savannah has a rich and vibrant food scene, specializing in coastal and Southern cuisine.

• The Collins Quarter on Forsyth Park is my go-to choice for brunch, where you can eat, drink, and enjoy the views of the 30-acre park. Their chicken and waffles are divine and pairs well with any of their mimosa cocktails.

• Gryphon, run by the Savannah College of Art and Design, is in a well-preserved historic building that was once a pharmacy. They serve brunch, lunch, and afternoon tea with sandwiches, scones, and pastries.

• For a quick bite or a sumptuous sweet treat, stop in Wright Square Bistro. I had an amazing blueberry tart that melted in my mouth and accompanied it with a mixed berry sparkling wine.

• The Olde Pink House, originally built in 1771, is booked for dinner reservations months out, and I finally know why. The food and service was top-notch and there was something for everyone on their menu. My daughter claimed their she-crab soup was one of the best she’s ever had. If you plan your trip far enough out, make reservations at the Olde Pink House.

• Another great dinner spot is The Public Kitchen and Bar. A more modern and chic restaurant, they have a great assortment of dishes on the menu, with suggested beer and wine pairings for each entrée.

• For a cozy, casual dinner, head to the Crystal Beer Parlor, which has been a part of Savannah for almost 90 years. Everything is homemade and delicious. Don’t forget to try the peach cobbler for dessert.

• Watching the orange glow of a sunset on a rooftop bar overlooking the Savannah River can’t be beat. Ascend to the roof at The Alida to discover the warm charm of The Lost Square. Another great spot for a cocktail with even greater views is Rocks on the Roof in The Bohemian Hotel. Housed in a former militia armory, Artillery Bar on Bull Street offers an intimate atmosphere with a extensive list of drink offerings.

• Leopold’s Ice Cream has been a Savannah staple on a hot afternoon or steamy evening for over a century! Located on Broughton Street, you’ll see the line down the street and understand why it forms every day. Their tutti fruitti, rum bisque, and lemon custard ice cream are flavors that have been unchanged since 1919!