Savannah's historic district is built around 22 shaded squares with Spanish moss, Gothic revival churches and mansions. It is walkable, atmospheric and famously haunted, with excellent Lowcountry food. Spring is spectacular.
Good to know
- Open containers are allowed in the historic district; ask for a to-go cup.
- Spring (March to May) means azaleas, but also pollen and the St. Patrick's Day crowds.
- Ghost tours start after dark; book a licensed guide.
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30-acre park with a famous fountain and walking paths under live oaks.
Chippewa, Monterey and Madison squares have monuments, benches and Georgian buildings.
Lantern-lit walking or trolley tour of the city's haunted history.
Georgia's oldest art museum in a Regency mansion, with a modern annex.
Moss-draped, sculpture-filled cemetery featured in Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.
Cobblestones, candy shops and a waterfront promenade with live music.
Historic mansion featured in the Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil book.
Barrier island 20 minutes from town with a lighthouse, a pier and casual seafood.
Classic Southern fare in a 1771 Georgian mansion; book ahead.
Contemporary art in a restored railway complex.
Mile-long avenue of live oaks leading to a colonial tabby ruin.