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Explore Savannah
Savannah is known for its manicured parks, horse-drawn carriages, and antebellum architecture. Its historic district is filled with cobblestoned squares and parks, such as Forsyth Park, shaded by oak trees covered with Spanish moss.
252 locals recommend
Savannah
Savannah is known for its manicured parks, horse-drawn carriages, and antebellum architecture. Its historic district is filled with cobblestoned squares and parks, such as Forsyth Park, shaded by oak trees covered with Spanish moss.
Sightseeing
This 30 acre park is nestled in the Historic Landmark District and is known for it's Spanish moss draped oak trees, pedestrian/jogger-friendly sidewalks and the iconic fountain. The park's great fountain is one of Savannah's most recognizable landmarks, and is the perfect spot to snap a photo!
Within Forsyth Park, you'll find a cafe, a visitor information center, two memorials, a Fragrant Garden for the Blind and two playgrounds to accommodate children of all ages. On Saturday mornings, a lively Farmer's Market takes over the south end of the park.
400 locals recommend
Forsyth Park
2 W Gaston StThis 30 acre park is nestled in the Historic Landmark District and is known for it's Spanish moss draped oak trees, pedestrian/jogger-friendly sidewalks and the iconic fountain. The park's great fountain is one of Savannah's most recognizable landmarks, and is the perfect spot to snap a photo!
Within Forsyth Park, you'll find a cafe, a visitor information center, two memorials, a Fragrant Garden for the Blind and two playgrounds to accommodate children of all ages. On Saturday mornings, a lively Farmer's Market takes over the south end of the park.
The SCAD Museum of Art is a contemporary museum where the exhibitions rotate based on the academic term. The Savannah College of Art an Design has over 11,000 students from nearly 50 states and over 100 countries, so you know you’ll see things you’ve never experienced before.
On Madison Square, you’ll find shopSCAD – a store filled with artwork, textiles, jewelry, photography made by current SCAD students, faculty and alumni. SCAD has many other galleries sprinkled throughout the Historic District, all of which are open for tours!
66 locals recommend
SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner BlvdThe SCAD Museum of Art is a contemporary museum where the exhibitions rotate based on the academic term. The Savannah College of Art an Design has over 11,000 students from nearly 50 states and over 100 countries, so you know you’ll see things you’ve never experienced before.
On Madison Square, you’ll find shopSCAD – a store filled with artwork, textiles, jewelry, photography made by current SCAD students, faculty and alumni. SCAD has many other galleries sprinkled throughout the Historic District, all of which are open for tours!
Savannah City Market is one of the areas must-see spots! Meet some of the city’s emerging artists, listen to live music, visit the American Prohibition Museum, or dine at one of their premier restaurants. This family-friendly attraction offers something for everyone!
168 locals recommend
City Market
219 W Bryan StSavannah City Market is one of the areas must-see spots! Meet some of the city’s emerging artists, listen to live music, visit the American Prohibition Museum, or dine at one of their premier restaurants. This family-friendly attraction offers something for everyone!
Food scene
Located next to Two Tides, Starland Yard gives a beer garden feel with rotating food trucks and live music. Enjoy a drink from the bar and dinner from the food trucks while listening to live music. You can check out their Instagram (@starlandyard) to see what food trucks will be there and who is playing.
106 locals recommend
Starland Yard
2411 De Soto AveLocated next to Two Tides, Starland Yard gives a beer garden feel with rotating food trucks and live music. Enjoy a drink from the bar and dinner from the food trucks while listening to live music. You can check out their Instagram (@starlandyard) to see what food trucks will be there and who is playing.
Just a short walk from the house! Grab a brew (or flight!) in the quaint taproom of Two Tides. Two Tides offers a variety of sours, IPAs, ales, and rotating brews.
56 locals recommend
Two Tides Brewing Company
12 W 41st StJust a short walk from the house! Grab a brew (or flight!) in the quaint taproom of Two Tides. Two Tides offers a variety of sours, IPAs, ales, and rotating brews.
If you are looking for a more low-key dive bar away from the main scene of downtown, Moodrights is the place for you! I have placed their menu in the welcome packet. They have free BINGO on Mondays, free bowling during the week, and cheap beer!
24 locals recommend
Moodright’s
2424 Abercorn StIf you are looking for a more low-key dive bar away from the main scene of downtown, Moodrights is the place for you! I have placed their menu in the welcome packet. They have free BINGO on Mondays, free bowling during the week, and cheap beer!
Yearning for some fun in paradise? Take a short walk down to Water Witch Tiki for an eclectic drink menu and guaranteed good time!
23 locals recommend
Water Witch Tiki
2220 Bull StYearning for some fun in paradise? Take a short walk down to Water Witch Tiki for an eclectic drink menu and guaranteed good time!
Enjoy beautiful views of downtown from Peregrin’s rooftop bar. My favorite is the Frose, but they have a unique menu of drinks for all palates.
61 locals recommend
Peregrin
256 E Perry StEnjoy beautiful views of downtown from Peregrin’s rooftop bar. My favorite is the Frose, but they have a unique menu of drinks for all palates.
Escape to a high-energy rooftop lounge where the stunning river views, illuminated smokestacks, signature cocktails and music blend together for an electrifying experience at one of the best bars in Savannah, GA. Looking to elevate the evening? Head to Electric Moon Skytop Lounge and then head down the slide or take the spiral staircase to the Moon Deck, a playful adult oasis where you’re invited to play lawn games, enjoy iconic river views and gather with friends at the best rooftop bar Savannah has to offer.
33 locals recommend
Electric Moon Skytop Lounge + Moon Deck
500 W River StEscape to a high-energy rooftop lounge where the stunning river views, illuminated smokestacks, signature cocktails and music blend together for an electrifying experience at one of the best bars in Savannah, GA. Looking to elevate the evening? Head to Electric Moon Skytop Lounge and then head down the slide or take the spiral staircase to the Moon Deck, a playful adult oasis where you’re invited to play lawn games, enjoy iconic river views and gather with friends at the best rooftop bar Savannah has to offer.
Green Truck Pub was founded on a simple premise: Savannahians deserve a casual place to eat and drink well.
We do simple food the hard way - by handmaking everything from ketchup and pimento cheese to salad dressing and veggie patties. Eating well also means doing some good for the local economy by sourcing everything from meat to corkboards close to home.
180 locals recommend
Green Truck Neighborhood Pub
2430 Habersham StGreen Truck Pub was founded on a simple premise: Savannahians deserve a casual place to eat and drink well.
We do simple food the hard way - by handmaking everything from ketchup and pimento cheese to salad dressing and veggie patties. Eating well also means doing some good for the local economy by sourcing everything from meat to corkboards close to home.
The Foxy Family presents Savannah's premier vegan café! Nestled on Troup Square, Fox & Fig Cafe provides a creative plant-based menu crafted from locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. Featuring an all day brunch-centric menu, full service espresso bar, and pastry case filled with decadent desserts, Fox & Fig Cafe delivers delicious and innovative interpretations of traditionally omnivorous dishes.
72 locals recommend
Fox and Fig Cafe
321 Habersham StThe Foxy Family presents Savannah's premier vegan café! Nestled on Troup Square, Fox & Fig Cafe provides a creative plant-based menu crafted from locally sourced and seasonal ingredients. Featuring an all day brunch-centric menu, full service espresso bar, and pastry case filled with decadent desserts, Fox & Fig Cafe delivers delicious and innovative interpretations of traditionally omnivorous dishes.
Gourmet sliders, slider dogs, hand-cut fries, ice-cold beer, and more! We invite you to check out Sly’s: the mecca of mini. These sliders are not your average burgers. Each slider is uniquely created to leave you drooling!
39 locals recommend
Sly's Sliders and Fries 🍔
1710 Abercorn StGourmet sliders, slider dogs, hand-cut fries, ice-cold beer, and more! We invite you to check out Sly’s: the mecca of mini. These sliders are not your average burgers. Each slider is uniquely created to leave you drooling!
A chic Asian fusion spot for creative bites & drinks in the historic Bank of America building.
153 locals recommend
The Vault Kitchen & Market
2112 Bull StA chic Asian fusion spot for creative bites & drinks in the historic Bank of America building.
The simple elegance of the 1900's Southern Mansion sets the perfect tone for our wonderful Southern Coastal menu. Southern hospitality, fine coastal cuisine, and well-chosen wines have made Elizabeth on 37th a favorite destination in Savannah since 1981.
101 locals recommend
Elizabeth's on 37th
105 E 37th StThe simple elegance of the 1900's Southern Mansion sets the perfect tone for our wonderful Southern Coastal menu. Southern hospitality, fine coastal cuisine, and well-chosen wines have made Elizabeth on 37th a favorite destination in Savannah since 1981.
Fusing modern techniques with traditional arts like sausage and pâté making, breads from scratch, and grinding our own meat for burgers, we embrace the rich past of our craft while carving our own history with a unique blend of flavorful offerings.
92 locals recommend
Cotton & Rye
1801 Habersham StFusing modern techniques with traditional arts like sausage and pâté making, breads from scratch, and grinding our own meat for burgers, we embrace the rich past of our craft while carving our own history with a unique blend of flavorful offerings.
Laid-back taqueria for scratch-made Mexican eats, beer & spirits in a sunlit space with a patio.
93 locals recommend
Bull Street Taco
1608 Bull StLaid-back taqueria for scratch-made Mexican eats, beer & spirits in a sunlit space with a patio.
Breakfast
A short walk down the road to a breakfast bagel of your dreams! These bagels are our favorite Saturday morning breakfast.
42 locals recommend
Big Bon Bodega
2011 Bull StA short walk down the road to a breakfast bagel of your dreams! These bagels are our favorite Saturday morning breakfast.
Hands down the best biscuit I have had in my life! This breakfast spot is well worth the wait. I highly recommend ordering the Squawking Goat!
13 locals recommend
Maple Street Biscuit Company- Savannah
220 W Broughton StHands down the best biscuit I have had in my life! This breakfast spot is well worth the wait. I highly recommend ordering the Squawking Goat!
Coffee Shops
Foxy Loxy Cafe is equal parts coffee shop, bakery and Tex-Mex cantina. Stop in to satiate those caffeine cravings, fill up on our hand-crafted tacos or unwind with a glass of wine. With indoor and outdoor seating, you’re bound to find just the right spot so come on and nestle in. Feelin’ a little artsy? Enjoy live music every Friday night by local and regional musicians. They also host fire pits in the courtyard every Saturday!
209 locals recommend
Foxy Loxy Cafe
1919 Bull StFoxy Loxy Cafe is equal parts coffee shop, bakery and Tex-Mex cantina. Stop in to satiate those caffeine cravings, fill up on our hand-crafted tacos or unwind with a glass of wine. With indoor and outdoor seating, you’re bound to find just the right spot so come on and nestle in. Feelin’ a little artsy? Enjoy live music every Friday night by local and regional musicians. They also host fire pits in the courtyard every Saturday!
Star Wars fans unite! Go check out the awesome collection of figurines and collectives while enjoying a perfectly brewed cup of coffee!
12 locals recommend
Blue Door
1718 Bull StStar Wars fans unite! Go check out the awesome collection of figurines and collectives while enjoying a perfectly brewed cup of coffee!
Coffee shop and café at the bottom of Forsyth Park. All items on the menu are vegetarian and DELICIOUS! Grab a coffee and take a walk around Forsyth Park taking in all the beautiful views and the Spanish moss.
180 locals recommend
The Sentient Bean
13 E Park AveCoffee shop and café at the bottom of Forsyth Park. All items on the menu are vegetarian and DELICIOUS! Grab a coffee and take a walk around Forsyth Park taking in all the beautiful views and the Spanish moss.
We are an award-winning craft coffee shop offering a full espresso menu, Chemex pourovers, locally roasted PERC coffee, fresh pastries, craft beer, and more. Located in Savannah, GA, our focus is to bring the best coffee experience to you amid the hustle and bustle of historic downtown. Whether you prefer an espresso tonic or are partial to a classic black cup o' joe, we believe in coffee for all and are excited to welcome you to our Foxy Family.
44 locals recommend
The Coffee Fox
102 W Broughton StWe are an award-winning craft coffee shop offering a full espresso menu, Chemex pourovers, locally roasted PERC coffee, fresh pastries, craft beer, and more. Located in Savannah, GA, our focus is to bring the best coffee experience to you amid the hustle and bustle of historic downtown. Whether you prefer an espresso tonic or are partial to a classic black cup o' joe, we believe in coffee for all and are excited to welcome you to our Foxy Family.