It’s time to start dreaming of your next trip. Here are eight must-see sites in Savannah, Georgia.
Explore Savannah River on a riverboat tour, taking in sweeping views of historic downtown and Talmadge Memorial Bridge. Choose from a sunset tour, narrated sightseeing experience or even dinner cruises. Savannah River forms the natural border between Georgia and South Carolina and courses all the way to the Atlantic Ocean. © Darryl Brooks | Dreamstime.com
Arguably one of the most iconic places in the city is Forsyth Park in the historic district, characterized by one of the most photographed fountains in the city. Every St. Patrick’s Day, the fountain is turned green, and the park is a popular spot for Irish festivities. Wander through the many paths and take in the sprawling trees surrounding the park. © Sean Pavone | Dreamstime.com
Originally Wormsloe Plantation in the 18th century, Wormsloe State Historic Park is best known for its 1.5-mile road framed by massive Southern live oaks. The site is also home to recreated colonial buildings, ruins of a small house and a museum. Learn about the lives of slaves, with a rare surviving slave cabin also on the grounds. © Lglick185 | Dreamstime.com
Savannah’s oldest operating hotel is Marshall House, established in 1851. The building was once a Union hospital during the Civil War, featuring 19th-century architecture. The hotel today features modern amenities alongside original details like antique doors, hardwood floors and balconies overlooking Broughton Street. © Darryl Brooks | Dreamstime.com
Walk along River Street, a 2-mile waterfront road with restaurants and pubs occupying former 19th-century cotton warehouses. The street’s cobblestone roads, steep enclosures and iron bridges harken back to a different era. © Sean Pavone | Dreamstime.com
Built in 1868, Mercer House lies along Monterey Square in the city’s historic district. The Italianate-style home has a fascinating history, and guided tours of parts of the house are offered to the public. © Wesley Shedd | Dreamstime.com
Expect wide and sandy beaches, a lighthouse, museum, pier, marshes and more at Tybee Island, just 18 miles east of Savannah. The barrier island’s lighthouse is one of only a few 18th-century lighthouses still in operation in North America. © Marcus Jones | Dreamstime.com
Explore trails through maritime forests, boardwalks atop salt marshes and an observation tower in Skidaway Island State Park, part of the Intracoastal Waterway next to Savannah. Look for wildlife like egrets, fiddler crabs, deer and more. The park also has new camper cabins for overnight stays. © Patrick Jennings | Dreamstime.com
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