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- Savannah in Four Days
Day 1
Take a Tour
Get to know Savannah by experiencing a city tour. The Savannah Visitor Information Center is a good place to join a tour. This will help you get better acquainted with our genteel Southern beauty and give you a sample of the attractions you will want to explore on your own.
Lunch in the Market
Savannah’s City Market has several dining establishments to tempt your taste buds. Dine outdoors at a European style café or eat in one of the Market’s restored buildings, all special with their own quirky charm.
Lace up Your Walking Shoes
You’ve taken the city tour and sampled some great Lowcountry cuisine, so now it’s time to get a closer look at some of Savannah’s magnificent architecture and 21 splendid squares. Get out your map and plan your route! The Bull and Abercorn Street corridors are a good start. These routes take you past some of Savannah’s famous landmarks and nine of our 21 squares. Make sure you visit beautiful Forsyth Park, one of Savannah’s signature landmarks.
Eat, Drink and Be Merry
You covered a lot of ground on day-one and you might want to have a causal bite to eat before retiring for the evening. Savannah’s Historic River Street has all types of casual and upscale dining. Seafood, steaks and family favorites can be found in these restored cotton warehouses that are home to some of Savannah’s favorite restaurants and pubs. Look for live music at several of these establishments for a toe-tapping good time.
Day 2
Themed Tour
Savannah’s 250 year old history creates many opportunities to explore various eras of history. Take an antique, architectural, Black heritage, Civil War, cemetery, ghost, Savannah gardens, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Savannah in film or Southern writers tours; more than 40 tour companies are ready to serve as your guide.
Cultural Attractions and Museums
Savannah has more than 45 historical and cultural attractions. Spend a day discovering the treasures and history that lie within our many house museums, forts and historic sites.
A Southern Sampler
Savannah loves food, and much of her hospitality and charm seasons the dishes popular to this region. For lunch on day two, dine at a restaurant that specializes in Southern cuisine to get a sample of good’ole home cooking.
Antiques and Galleries Galore
Savannah is always alive with the arts. Influences like the Savannah College of Art and Design and the City Market artist colony makes our Historic District the perfect artist’s muse. Antique shops, galleries and hand-crafted gift shops pepper every corner of the district and River Street, so explore and shop’ till your heart’s content.
Romantic Evening
Savannah is a city of romance. A moonlight carriage ride is the perfect beginning to a romantic evening. Our many upscale dining establishments offer great regional Lowcountry fare or international favorites in a uniquely Southern setting. These meals served by candlelight are sure to spark those romantic evenings. After dinner, catch a show at one of Savannah’s three performance theaters; musicals, plays and headlining acts can be found year-round.
Day 3
Fantastic Tybee Island
Just 20 minutes from Savannah’s Historic District is Tybee Island, Savannah’s beach. Spend day three enjoying the sea breezes and seeking eco-adventures. Take a dolphin tour, kayak tour or deep-sea fishing excursion. Climb to the top of Georgia’s oldest and tallest lighthouse or track war time battles at two of Tybee’s forts.
Taste of Tybee
Watch as the shrimp boats come ashore to bring in their catch, and know you are in for some of the freshest seafood around. Dine at one of Tybee’s funky seaside bungalows or try one of their up-scale restaurants specializing in taste and presentation. Hit the Tybee strip for night-life and entertainment or take a moon-lit walk down the Tybee pier.
Day 4
Something for Him -- Something for Her
For his last day in sultry Savannah, kick-up your heels and have some fun! Savannah has more than 30 golf courses within 30 miles featuring some of the toughest holes around. Mild year-round temperatures make for perfect golfing, anytime. For her last day, start it by relaxing at a spa before hitting the streets. Savannah has several day spas featuring the latest techniques to help you relax your stress away.
Festival Fun
While in Savannah, participate in one of our many festivals. Our January Martin Luther King Jr. Observance Day Celebration as well as our March St. Patrick’s Day Parade are legendary. Also in March and April, the Savannah Music Festival features some of the best performers and vocalist around and many of golf’s legends play in the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf. Fall festivals like Oktoberfest on River Street or the Savannah Film and Video Festival are some of the fall’s most popular events. The holidays are always spectacular in Savannah with events like the Holiday Tour of Homes and the Savannah Harbor Boat Parade of Lights Christmas. Plan your return trip to Savannah around your favorite themed festival.
Savannah Souvenirs
Spend your last day in Savannah looking for that perfect signature Savannah souvenir. Savannah has a multitude of trendy shops and boutiques that are sure to have something for everyone. Savannah’s Historic River Street features many specialty shops that carry art, sweets, candles and collectibles… the perfect souvenir for everyone.
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