Explore the Best Things to Do in Savannah

Let one of our local experts lead you through some of Savannah’s most beautiful areas and unique attractions.

• Architectural Tours of Savannah
  Discover the city’s stunning historic architecture with expert-guided walking tours.
• Wise Guys Tours of Savannah
  A fun and entertaining take on Savannah’s colorful history and characters.
• Old Town Trolley Tours
  Hop-on, hop-off trolley rides offering a convenient way to see Savannah’s top sights.
• Carriage Tours of Savannah
  Experience the charm of the city from a horse-drawn carriage ride through historic streets.
• Dash Tours
  Small-group tours showcasing Savannah’s history, culture, and hidden gems.
• Gray Line Savannah Tours
  Classic city tours with a variety of sightseeing options, from history to ghost stories.
• Noble Jones Tours
  In-depth, history-focused walking tours led by knowledgeable local guides.
• Bonaventure Don Tours
  Explore the famous Bonaventure Cemetery with engaging storytelling from Don himself.
• Blue Orb Tours
  Popular ghost tours combining Savannah’s haunted history with fascinating tales.
• Afterlife Tours
  Paranormal tours blending ghost stories with evidence from real investigations.

Savor some of downtown Savannah’s best restaurants, cafés, and pubs near the Catherine Ward House Inn.

• Local 11 Ten 
  Modern Southern cuisine served in a stylish, restored 1950s bank.
• Saint Bibiana
  A refined Italian restaurant featuring fresh pastas and coastal flavors.
• Crystal Beer Parlor
  A beloved Savannah landmark serving hearty pub fare and local brews since 1933.
• Veratina
  Elevated Mediterranean-inspired dishes with seasonal ingredients and bold flavors.
• Betty Bombers
  A retro-style diner known for its stacked sandwiches and laid-back vibe.
• Collins Quarter
  An Aussie-inspired café offering creative brunch, specialty coffee, and cocktails.
• 45 Bistro
  Upscale dining in a historic inn with an eclectic menu and fine wines.
• Noble Fare
  An intimate, chef-driven spot with inventive New American cuisine.
• Bella Napoli
  Authentic Italian fare with wood-fired pizzas and handmade pastas.
• Cotton & Rye
  Stylish neighborhood eatery with Southern-inspired dishes & craft cocktails.
• Common Thread
  Seasonal, locally sourced plates crafted with a modern Southern touch.
• Leopold’s
  Iconic ice cream parlor serving classic flavors and sweet treats since 1919.
• Public Kitchen
  Trendy spot offering global flavors, craft cocktails, and shareable plates.
• Madame Butterfly
  Chic restaurant featuring contemporary Asian fusion cuisine.
• Foxy Loxy Café
  Cozy café with Tex-Mex bites, great coffee, and a welcoming courtyard.

Browse through Savannah’s unique boutiques and stylish stores to find treasured mementos or gifts for loved ones.

• Broughton Street
  Popular shopping corridor with national and local retailers.
• City Market
  Four blocks of shops, galleries, and eateries in the historic district.
• Savannah Bee Company
  Local honey, skincare, and gifts.
• The Paris Market
  Curated home décor, antiques, and unique finds.
• shopSCAD
  Vibrant gallery-style boutique featuring art, jewelry, home décor, and fashion created by students, alumni, and faculty.
• Jones & Bull
  Stylish boutique offering a curated mix of vintage, antique, and modern home décor and furniture.
• Seventh Heaven Antiques
  Upscale furniture and antiques.
• Le Chai
  Savannah’s premier fine wine shop.
• Mamie Ruth
  Bohemian-inspired boutique showcasing bold apparel, handmade jewelry, and customizable fashion pieces by local designers.
• Cohen’s Retreat
  A creative destination blending art, boutique shopping, dining, and lodging in Savannah’s Moon River District.

Just steps from the inn, Forsyth Park is an idyllic spot in Savannah that is perfect for a romantic stroll or picnic.

• 30 Acres
• Walking Paths
• Band Shell
• Fountain
• Playgrounds
• Fragrance Garden
• Basketball & Tennis Courts
• Saturday Farmer’s Market
• Annual Events & Festivals:
  Sidewalk Arts Festival, Savannah Jazz Festival, Picnic in the Park with the Orchestra, Rock n’ Roll Marathon (End Point & Festivities)

Our Savannah bed and breakfast sits in the heart of the city’s Historic District. Just outside our front doors, you can explore the cobblestone streets, historic sites, and 22 iconic squares.

• Forsyth Park
  The city’s largest and most iconic park, home to the famous white fountain (1858).
• Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
  A breathtaking French Gothic cathedral completed in 1876.
• Colonial Park Cemetery
  Dating back to 1750, the resting place of many of Savannah’s earliest residents.
• Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
  An elegant Regency-style mansion with preserved urban slave quarters (1820).
• Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
  Childhood home of the Girl Scouts’ founder, built in 1821.
• Green-Meldrim House
  A Gothic Revival mansion that served as Sherman’s headquarters during the Civil War (1854).
• The Olde Pink House
  An 18th-century Georgian mansion turned restaurant, dating to 1771.
• Davenport House Museum
  A Federal-style home (1820) that helped spark Savannah’s preservation movement.
• First African Baptist Church
  Organized in 1777, it’s one of the oldest Black congregations in America.
• Telfair Academy & Jepson Center
  Part of Telfair Museums, showcasing art inside a historic 1819 mansion.
• Wright Square
  One of the original squares (1733), known for Native American and Colonial history.
• Chippewa Square
  The picturesque square where the “Forrest Gump” bench scene was filmed.
• Savannah Theatre
  Opened in 1818, one of America’s oldest continuously operating theaters.

See what makes Savannah so special and historically important at our local museums.

• Mercer-Williams House Museum
  Historic home made famous by Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
• Telfair Museums
  Art, history, and architecture across three sites.
• Prohibition Museum
  Speakeasies, bootlegging & vintage artifacts.
• Beach Institute African American Cultural Center
  African-American and Gullah-Geechee Heritage.
• Savannah History Museum
  Trace Savannah’s story from 1733 to today.
• Civil Rights Museum
  Three floors of photos, documentaries & exhibits.
• SCAD Museum of Art
  Rotating exhibits of world-class contemporary art.
• Old Fort Jackson
  19th-century fort with multi-era military history.
• Wormsloe Historic Site
  Majestic live oak avenue and colonial ruins.

Pay your respects to the past or seek out a spooky experience at local cemeteries and haunted spots in Savannah.

Savannah Cemeteries

• Bonaventure Cemetery
  One of the most beautiful cemeteries in the world, this is the final resting place of some notable figures, and is featured in the movie, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
• Jewish Burial Grounds
  These are historic burial sites for the Jewish community, with the first being established as a gesture of goodwill by James Oglethorpe in 1733.
• Laurel Grove Cemetery, North & South
  With separate areas for white and black citizens, this beautiful cemetery has earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Colonial Park Cemetery
  Featuring the Grave of Declaration of Independence, this historic cemetery turned city park is widely known for being a haunted location.

Haunted History Tours

• Ghosts & Gravestones of Savannah
  Spooky tours and stories of Savannah’s most haunted cemeteries and sites.
• Wise Guys Tours of Savannah
  A fun and entertaining take on Savannah’s colorful history and characters.
• Old Town Trolley Tours
  Hop-on, hop-off trolley rides offering a convenient way to see Savannah’s top sights.
• Carriage Tours of Savannah
  Experience the charm of the city from a horse-drawn carriage ride through historic streets.
• Dash Tours
  Small-group tours showcasing Savannah’s history, culture, and hidden gems.
• Gray Line Savannah Tours
  Classic city tours with a variety of sightseeing options, from history to ghost stories.
• Bonaventure Don Tours
  Explore the famous Bonaventure Cemetery with engaging storytelling from Don himself.
• Blue Orb Tours
  Popular ghost tours combining Savannah’s haunted history with fascinating tales.
• Afterlife Tours
  Paranormal tours blending ghost stories with evidence from real investigations.

Enjoy a day at the beach with all of the sun, sand, and coastal charm you could ask for! Tybee Island is just a short drive from Savannah, but feels like a world away.

• Beaches
• Pier & Pavillion
• Dining
• Marine Science Center
• Lighthouse & Fort Screven
• Fort Pulaski
• Shopping
• Seasonal Events
• Kayaking
• Sailing
• Fossil Hunting
• Jet Ski Rentals
• Dolphin Tours
• Fishing

Take in some of Savannah’s beauty at local gardens, parks or dedicated trails.

• Walking & Biking Trails
  Find your perfect trail in Savannah.
• Savannah Botanical Gardens
  Peaceful gardens and walking trails.
• Wormsloe Historic Site
  Majestic live oak avenue and colonial ruins.
• Oatland Island Wildlife Center
  100 acres of maritime forest, with 40 species.
  
• Garden of Fragrance at Forsyth Park
  Sweet smelling blooms since 1959.
• Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens
  Curated gardens and nature trails.
• Savannah Riverwalk
  Enjoy the sights & sounds of the 1.6 mile trail.
• Skidaway Island Nature Area State Park
  Lush maritime forest and salt marshes.

Things to Do

• River Street
  Waterfront dining, shops, and historic cobblestone charm.
• Riverboat Tours
  See Savannah from the other side!
• Plant Riverside District
  Entertainment, dining, nightlife and events along the river.
• River Street Marketplace
  Modern dining, retail, art and events.

Things to See

• Waving Girl Statue
  Honoring Florence Martus, who greeted ships entering Savannah from 1887–1931, waving with a lantern or handkerchief.
• African-American Family Monument
  A bronze sculpture depicting an emancipated family, symbolizing freedom and unity.
• World War II Memorial (“The Globe”)
  A large steel-and-bronze globe commemorating Chatham County’s WWII veterans.
• Olympic Cauldron & Monument
  Installed after the 1996 Olympic sailing events were hosted in Savannah.
• John Wesley Monument
  A tribute to the founder of Methodism, located near River Street.
• Anchor Monument
  Dedicated to the men of the U.S. Merchant Marine.
• Vietnam Veterans Memorial
  A dome-shaped granite monument honoring local service members.

• St. Patrick’s Day Parade
  One of the largest in the nation, this lively March event brings music, dancing, and plenty of green to the streets of Savannah.
• Savannah Music Festival
  A springtime celebration featuring world-class performers across jazz, classical, folk, and more.
• Savannah Film Festival
  Hosted each fall by SCAD, this acclaimed festival draws filmmakers and film lovers from around the world.
• Savannah Food & Wine Festival
  A delicious week of culinary experiences with top chefs and regional flavors.
• Savannah Jazz Festival
  Free concerts and events held each September, showcasing the city’s vibrant jazz scene.
• Holiday Tour of Homes 
  In December, explore festively decorated historic homes throughout the city.

Enjoy the sounds of Savannah at one of our many music venues or festivals. Check the city’s Live Music Calendar!

• Eastern Wharf Concert Series
  Live music along the Riverfront.
• Savannah Jazz Festival
  Free concerts and events held each September, showcasing the city’s vibrant jazz scene.
• Savannah Music Festival
  Springtime celebration featuring world-class performers across jazz, classical, folk, and more.
• Savannah Voice Festival
  Performance promoting music in the arts – opera, musical theater & song.
• Savannah Folk Music Festival
  Celebrating folk music and dance in Savannah.
• Savannah Stopover Music Festival
  Modern music and bands in Savannah.

Independent Venues

• Jazz’d Tapas Bar
• Over Yonder
• Zunzibar
• The Warehouse
• Savannah Smiles Dueling Pianos
• Plant Riverside District
• Saddle Bags Country Music
• Barrelhouse South