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Three days is enough to feel the city. A weekend is enough to fall for it. Use these itineraries as a starting point, then follow what looks interesting.

3 days · First-time visitors

3 days in Savannah: the first-timer's itinerary

This itinerary covers the Historic District's essential squares, the riverfront, Forsyth Park, and a handful of the city's best restaurants — with enough open time to follow what looks interesting.

View itinerary 2 days · Couples

A romantic Savannah weekend

Savannah is one of the most naturally romantic cities in the South. This itinerary leans into the city's slower pace, its best restaurants, and the moments that happen between the planned stops.

View itinerary 4 days · Families with children

Savannah with kids: a family itinerary

Savannah works well for families: its squares are natural playgrounds, its history is accessible and engaging, and Tybee Island is close enough for a beach day without a long drive.

View itinerary 3 days · Visitors without a car, walkability-focused travelers

Savannah without a car

Savannah's Historic District is one of the most walkable urban areas in the South. This itinerary covers the city's best without ever needing a car — using the free Belles Ferry, the DOT free shuttle, and Savannah's compact street grid.

View itinerary 1 day · Any visit — Savannah gets rain year-round

Rainy-day Savannah

Savannah gets rain throughout the year, and the city's best indoor experiences are genuinely worth a full day. This itinerary covers museums, galleries, covered markets, and restaurants that make a rainy day feel like a feature, not a setback.

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3 days · First-time visitors

3 days in Savannah: the first-timer's itinerary

This itinerary covers the Historic District's essential squares, the riverfront, Forsyth Park, and a handful of the city's best restaurants — with enough open time to follow what looks interesting.

Day 1

Arrive and find your square

  • MorningCheck in and walk to your nearest square. Sit for a few minutes before doing anything else. This is how Savannah is supposed to start.
  • MiddayWalk Bull Street from Forsyth Park north through the squares to City Hall. Stop at Forsyth's fountain, then continue through Monterey, Madison, and Chippewa squares. Allow 2–3 hours.
  • AfternoonVisit the Savannah History Museum (303 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd) or the Telfair Museums' Jepson Center (207 W York St) for a grounding in the city's story. Both are $10–$20 admission.
  • EveningDinner in the Historic District. Reserve ahead for The Grey or Husk Savannah, or walk until something looks right. Most top restaurants are within a 10-minute walk of the central squares.
Day 2

The riverfront and the squares

  • MorningCoffee and a slow morning. Walk to River Street along the Factor's Walk ramp from Bay Street and spend an hour on the waterfront before the crowds arrive. The ramp is steep — wear comfortable shoes.
  • MiddayLunch on or near River Street, then walk back through the eastern squares — Warren, Washington, Columbia — which see fewer visitors than the Bull Street corridor.
  • AfternoonVisit the Owens-Thomas House (124 Abercorn St, $15 admission) or the Mercer Williams House (429 Bull St, $12.50 admission) for a close look at Savannah's domestic architecture and social history. Allow 1–1.5 hours each.
  • EveningEvening walk through the squares as the light changes. Dinner in the southern Historic District or the Victorian District — the Olde Pink House (23 Abercorn St) is a classic choice.
Day 3

Forsyth, Starland, and a slow departure

  • MorningForsyth Park in the morning — the fountain, the café, and a long walk under the oaks. If it is Saturday, the farmers market runs along the park's edge from 9am to 1pm.
  • MiddayWalk south into the Starland District (Bull St between 38th and 41st) for lunch at one of its independent restaurants. Browse the studios and vintage shops on the way back.
  • AfternoonA final walk through your favorite square before heading home. E. Shaver Booksellers (326 Bull St) is a good last stop.
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2 days · Couples

A romantic Savannah weekend

Savannah is one of the most naturally romantic cities in the South. This itinerary leans into the city's slower pace, its best restaurants, and the moments that happen between the planned stops.

Day 1

Arrive, settle, and wander

  • AfternoonArrive and check into a historic home or garden apartment in the Historic District. Take an hour to settle before going anywhere.
  • Late afternoonWalk the southern squares — Monterey, Calhoun, Whitefield — as the afternoon light softens. These are quieter than the central corridor and particularly beautiful in the late afternoon.
  • EveningDinner at a restaurant you have reserved ahead. Savannah's best tables book out on weekends — plan this before you arrive. The Grey, Husk, and the Olde Pink House are all worth the advance reservation.
  • NightAn evening walk along the riverfront or through the lit squares. Savannah at night is worth staying up for. Artillery bar (307 Bull St) is a good stop for a late cocktail.
Day 2

A slow morning and the best of the city

  • MorningA slow breakfast at the rental or at Collins Quarter (32 Abercorn St) — an Australian-inspired café with exceptional coffee and a shaded courtyard. Expect a wait on weekends.
  • MiddayVisit Bonaventure Cemetery (330 Bonaventure Rd) — one of the most atmospheric places in the South. Free admission. Bring a map and allow two hours. A rideshare or car is needed; it is about 4 miles from the Historic District.
  • AfternoonReturn to the city for a late lunch in the Starland District, then browse the galleries and shops on your way back through the Victorian District.
  • EveningA final dinner in the Historic District before departing the next morning. Leopold's Ice Cream (212 E Broughton St) is a good end to the evening.
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4 days · Families with children

Savannah with kids: a family itinerary

Savannah works well for families: its squares are natural playgrounds, its history is accessible and engaging, and Tybee Island is close enough for a beach day without a long drive.

Day 1

Arrive and explore the squares

  • AfternoonCheck in and walk to the nearest square. Let the kids run on the grass while you get oriented. Chippewa Square and Forsyth Park have the most open lawn space.
  • EveningAn early dinner at a family-friendly restaurant in the Historic District. Many of Savannah's best restaurants welcome children. Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room (107 W Jones St) is a communal-table experience kids often enjoy.
Day 2

History and the riverfront

  • MorningThe Savannah History Museum (303 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, $8–$10 admission) has an accessible, engaging introduction to the city's story. Plan an hour. The adjacent Roundhouse Railroad Museum is a hit with younger kids.
  • MiddayLunch on River Street, then walk the waterfront and watch the container ships on the Savannah River. The Savannah Belles Ferry runs free across the river to Hutchinson Island.
  • AfternoonForsyth Park for the afternoon — the fountain, the open lawn, and the playground near the park's southern end at Park Avenue.
Day 3

Tybee Island beach day

  • MorningDrive to Tybee Island (about 30 minutes via US-80). Arrive early for parking — the main beach lots fill by mid-morning in summer. Parking is $2/hour at the main lots.
  • MiddayLunch at a Tybee seafood restaurant, then visit the Tybee Island Lighthouse (30 Meddin Dr, $10 adults, $8 children) for the views. The lighthouse dates to 1736 and is the oldest and tallest in Georgia.
  • AfternoonReturn to Savannah for a quieter afternoon and an early dinner. The drive back along US-80 passes through the Isle of Hope neighborhood, worth a slow detour.
Day 4

A final morning before heading home

  • MorningA final walk through the squares and a stop at a bakery or café before checking out. Clary's Café (404 Abercorn St) has been serving breakfast since 1903 and is a reliable last-morning stop.
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3 days · Visitors without a car, walkability-focused travelers

Savannah without a car

Savannah's Historic District is one of the most walkable urban areas in the South. This itinerary covers the city's best without ever needing a car — using the free Belles Ferry, the DOT free shuttle, and Savannah's compact street grid.

Day 1

The Historic District on foot

  • MorningWalk the Bull Street corridor from Forsyth Park to City Hall — about 1.5 miles through six squares. Stop at each square for a few minutes. This is the spine of Savannah's walkable core.
  • MiddayLunch on Broughton Street, Savannah's main shopping corridor. E. Shaver Booksellers (326 Bull St) and City Market are both within a short walk.
  • AfternoonWalk the eastern squares — Warren, Washington, Columbia, Greene — which are quieter and less visited than the Bull Street corridor. The Owens-Thomas House (124 Abercorn St) is on this route.
  • EveningDinner within walking distance of your rental. Most of the Historic District's best restaurants are within a 10-minute walk of any central rental.
Day 2

River Street, the ferry, and Forsyth

  • MorningWalk down the Factor's Walk ramp from Bay Street to River Street. The ramp is steep but manageable. Spend the morning on the waterfront before the crowds arrive.
  • MiddayTake the free Savannah Belles Ferry from River Street to Hutchinson Island and back. The crossing takes about 5 minutes each way and offers good views of the Savannah River.
  • AfternoonWalk south to Forsyth Park (about 20 minutes from River Street). Spend the afternoon in the park, then walk into the Starland District for dinner.
  • EveningDinner in the Starland District (Bull St between 38th and 41st). Walk back through the Victorian District — the streets are quiet and well-lit at night.
Day 3

Bonaventure by rideshare, then a slow finish

  • MorningTake a rideshare to Bonaventure Cemetery (330 Bonaventure Rd, about $12–$15 each way). Free admission. Allow 1.5–2 hours. This is the one destination on this itinerary that requires a car or rideshare — it is 4 miles from the Historic District.
  • MiddayRideshare back to the Historic District. Lunch at Collins Quarter (32 Abercorn St) or Clary's Café (404 Abercorn St).
  • AfternoonA final walk through your favorite square. Leopold's Ice Cream (212 E Broughton St) is a good last stop before heading home.
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1 day · Any visit — Savannah gets rain year-round

Rainy-day Savannah

Savannah gets rain throughout the year, and the city's best indoor experiences are genuinely worth a full day. This itinerary covers museums, galleries, covered markets, and restaurants that make a rainy day feel like a feature, not a setback.

Rainy day

Museums, galleries, and good food

  • MorningStart at the Telfair Museums. The Jepson Center (207 W York St) and the Telfair Academy (121 Barnard St) are both excellent and covered by a single admission ($20 adults, $15 students). Allow 2–3 hours for both.
  • MiddayLunch at The Vault Kitchen & Market (219 W Bryan St) — set inside a former bank vault in the Historic District. Covered walkways connect most of the central squares, so the walk is manageable in light rain.
  • Early afternoonVisit the Savannah History Museum (303 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, $10 adults) or the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum (41 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, $9 adults). Both are fully indoors and take 1–1.5 hours.
  • AfternoonBrowse City Market (Jefferson St & W St Julian St) — the covered courtyard and indoor galleries are good for an hour of browsing. E. Shaver Booksellers (326 Bull St) is a natural next stop.
  • EveningDinner at a restaurant you have reserved. Rainy evenings are when Savannah's candlelit dining rooms feel most themselves. The Olde Pink House (23 Abercorn St) and the Grey Bar (109 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd) are both excellent choices.
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Historic District

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Tybee Island

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