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The Five On It • Savannah

Savannah, narrowed down.

Five ways into Savannah, without getting lost in the moss. The fried chicken and the pralines, the oak-shaded squares and the haunted cemeteries, the Tybee Island beaches just outside the city, cut down to the five that matter in each.

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Savannah at a glance

Best ForHistoric squares, Southern food, and riverfront strolls
Ideal Trip Length2–3 days
Best Areas to StayThe Historic District, Forsyth Park, The Riverfront
Getting AroundWalking the historic district
AirportSavannah/Hilton Head International (SAV)
Best Time to VisitSpring for azaleas and mild weather; fall is pleasant, summers hot and humid.

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9 free, skimmable Savannah lists. No sign-up, no paywall.

5 Iconic Savannah Eats You Have to TryEat

5 Iconic Savannah Eats You Have to Try

The five classic Savannah foods, family-style fried chicken, shrimp and grits, Lowcountry soul food, pralines and Southern biscuits, and where to get the real thing.

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5 Savannah Neighborhoods to WanderExplore

5 Savannah Neighborhoods to Wander

The five Savannah neighborhoods worth wandering, the Historic District, River Street, City Market, the Starland District and the Victorian District.

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5 Best Beaches Near SavannahEscape

5 Best Beaches Near Savannah

The five best beaches near Savannah, Tybee Island's South Beach and pier, North Beach and lighthouse, Back River Beach, wild Little Tybee and Jekyll's Driftwood Beach.

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5 Best Squares in SavannahExperience

5 Best Squares in Savannah

The five best squares and green spaces in Savannah, Forsyth Park, Chippewa, Monterey, Lafayette and Johnson Square.

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5 Best Museums in SavannahExperience

5 Best Museums in Savannah

The five best museums in Savannah, the Telfair Academy, the Jepson Center, the SCAD Museum of Art, the Owens-Thomas House and the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum.

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5 Free Things to Do in SavannahExperience

5 Free Things to Do in Savannah

Five free things to do in Savannah, Forsyth Park, the squares walk, River Street, Colonial Park Cemetery and the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist.

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5 Savannah Hidden GemsDiscover

5 Savannah Hidden Gems

Five Savannah hidden gems, Bonaventure Cemetery, Wormsloe's oak avenue, Isle of Hope, the Pin Point Heritage Museum and the Mercer-Williams House.

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5 Best Places to Shop in SavannahDiscover

5 Best Places to Shop in Savannah

The five best places to shop in Savannah, Broughton Street, City Market, River Street, the Starland District and shopSCAD.

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5 Iconic Savannah HotelsStay

5 Iconic Savannah Hotels

Five iconic Savannah hotels, the Marshall House, the Perry Lane Hotel, the Bohemian Riverfront, the Kehoe House and the Mansion on Forsyth Park.

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Know the neighborhoods.

The Historic District

Among the squares, with everything at your door.

Best for: First-timers who want to walk to everythingExplore picks →

Forsyth Park

Leafy, elegant, and quietly romantic.

Best for: A beautiful, calmer base near the greeneryExplore picks →

The Riverfront

On the water, lively and in the thick of it.

Best for: Travelers who want the river and bustle at the doorExplore picks →

Broughton Street

The dining-and-shopping spine of downtown.

Best for: Shoppers and diners who want it all at the doorExplore picks →

A Historic Mansion Inn

Sleep inside Savannah's history.

Best for: Travelers who want atmosphere and old-house charmExplore picks →

Complete Guides

Ready-to-use plans with timing, reservations, insider tips, an interactive map, and a printable PDF.

Savannah First-Timer's GuideFirst-Timer's
A first trip, sorted

First-Timer's Guide

A first trip to Savannah, cut to the five decisions that shape it: where to stay, getting around, the squares and history, what to eat, and the river and beach. Five picks. Zero overthinking.

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Savannah Date Night GuideDate Night
A night out, planned

Date Night Guide

Five Savannah date nights, each fully planned: a historic mansion, a chef's table, a rooftop, a French bistro, and a candlelit cellar, with what to order and how to time it.

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Savannah Brunch GuideBrunch
Weekend mornings

Brunch Guide

Five Savannah brunches worth the wait, from an Australian cafe on Forsyth Park to the city's oldest diner and a soul-food grits house, with what to order and how to beat the line.

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Savannah Hidden Bars GuideHidden Bars
A night of secret doors

Hidden Bars Guide

Five Savannah hidden bars and craft cocktail hideaways, from a basement alley den to a password speakeasy and a refined armory bar, with what to order and how to find them.

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Savannah Special Occasion Dining GuideSpecial Occasion Dining
A milestone dinner

Special Occasion Dining Guide

Five Savannah restaurants worth a milestone, from Mashama Bailey's The Grey to a grand mansion fine-diner and a historic 1771 house, with what to order and how to book.

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Savannah Day Trips GuideDay Trips
Escapes beyond the city

Day Trips Guide

Five Savannah day trips worth the drive, from Tybee Island and the Wormsloe oak avenue to the Golden Isles, Hilton Head, and Cumberland Island, with how to do each.

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Savannah Where to Stay GuideWhere to Stay
Picking your base

Where to Stay Guide

Where to stay in Savannah, five bases for five kinds of trip, from the Historic District squares to Forsyth Park, the riverfront, Broughton Street, and a historic mansion inn.

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Every recommendation from the Savannah guides, mapped by neighborhood and category.

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