My meticulously curated travel guide for Savannah includes local hotspots, under-the-radar restaurants, can’t-miss boutiques, and hip places.
Savannah is the perfect weekend getaway and a great road trip for Floridians.
I’ve stayed at Mansion on Forsyth Park. The historic hotel is conveniently located across the street from Forsyth Park. The hotel is also home to the 700 Kitchen School, where you can take a hands-on cooking class.
Start your day with a jog or walk through the picturesque Forsyth Park. One of the most photographed spots in Savannah is the fountain at Forsyth Park. The Forsyth Farmer’s Market is held on Saturday mornings.
Savannah is home to so many great restaurants. Zunzies is an excellent option for lunch. For a unique dining experience, Mrs. Wilkes features a round buffet of Southern food in a historic old boarding house. The restaurant is only open for lunch M-F. The Green Truck Pub has excellent burgers and fries. The cupcakes at Back in the Day Bakery are delicious for a sweet treat. The owners have a beautifully illustrated cookbook featuring all the bakery recipes plus handy baking tips.
Savannah has many great boutiques; most are located along Broughton Street. My favorites include the Paris Market, One Fish Two Fish, and Copper Penny. After your downtown shopping stroll, you can enjoy homemade ice cream at Leopold’s or a French macaron at Marche de Macarons. For a live show, visit the Savannah Theatre. Finish your evening with a dessert or hot toddy at Lulu’s Chocolate Bar. I recommend a ghost tour with Blue Orb Tours for a late-night thrill.
DO
Savannah Architectural Tour
Forsyth Farmer’s Market is held on Saturday mornings.
Forrest Gump Guide to Savannah
MOVE
Savannah on Wheels bike rentals near Forsyth Park
Pedal Pub Savannah bike rentals
Walk around the Historic Public Squares
SEE
The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
Wormsloe Historic Site is a 1736 colonial estate just a 15-minute drive from Downtown Savannah.
Chippewa Square is the location of the bench that Tom Hanks sat on in a scene from Forrest Gump.
SHOP
One-Fish Two-Fish is my go-to boutique for Mignonne Gavigan jewelry. The shop also carries a great selection of items for your home and fabulous gifts.
Terra Cotta Boutique women’s fashion
Paris Market home
Copper Penny women’s fashion
Salacia Salts beauty
Paris Laundry is a wellness boutique that offers clean and sustainable beauty, wellness, lifestyle, and home products.
Hannah E. women’s fashion
Stone Lords fashion boutique
Courtland & Co. home and entertaining
V&J Duncan Map Shop antique maps, prints, and books
Asher and Rye home
The Book Lady books
Shop Satchel totes
Starlandia art supplies
E. Shavers Books books
MARKETS
Provisions is a gourmet grocery and natural wine shop. Stock up on snacks for your hotel room and a picnic at Forsyth Park.
DRINK
Collins Quarter is my favorite coffee shop in town. Try the cardamom latte.
Origin Coffee Bar is another good coffee shop.
Fox and Fig Cafe is a vegan cafe with a coffee bar.
Yaupon Tea House and Apothecary is a tea shop.
Artillery Bar is a swanky cocktail bar.
The Grey is a much-buzzed-about restaurant located in a renovated bus terminal. Skip the menu and go for after-dinner cocktails and dessert.
Peregrin at Perry Lane Hotel is a rooftop bar with fantastic city views.
Bar Julian at the Thompson Savannah offers panoramic views of downtown Savannah and the Savannah River.
EAT
Mrs. Wilkes features a round table buffet of Southern food in a historic old boarding house.
The Old Pink House is an excellent choice for an elegant dinner.
Pizzeria Vittoria is a Neapolitan-inspired pizzeria showcasing naturally-leavened pizza from chef/owner Kyle Jacovino.
Clarey’s Cafe is a local favorite for breakfast
Fox and Fig Cafe is a vegan cafe. *GF menu
The Green Truck Pub has excellent burgers and fries.
Zunzies is an excellent option for lunch.
Collins Quarter is a popular spot for brunch *GF menu
Big Bon Bodega for bagels.
SWEETS
Back in the Day Bakery cupcakes and biscuits Fri, Sat & Sun 10 am-3 pm
Leopold’s ice cream
Marche de Macarons French macarons
Chocolate by Adam Turoni artisan chocolate
Lulu’s Chocolate Bar is perfect for finishing your evening with a dessert or hot toddy.
EVENTS
STAY
Thompson Hotel
GETTING AROUND
ParkSavannah mobile parking app
Chatham Area Transit public transit
Old Town Trolley Company offers affordable, hop-on, hop-off tours around the city.
What are some of your favorite places to visit in Savannah? Leave your responses in the comment section.
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