Reasons To Visit Savannah

History

A city that dates back centuries, Savannah is steeped in history and offers a plethora of interesting places to see and learn about. For the best way to see them all, take a ride on the Old Town Trolley. This fully narrated tour, led by a local historian, will transport you past more than 100 of the most significant places in the city. You will have the chance to get off and linger at any or all of the stops including the Kehoe House, Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, River Street, Forsyth Park, Cathedral of St. John and more. Hop off and experience the  American Prohibition Museum or have a drink at the speakeasy inside. There are trolleys coming and going all day, so you can take your time enjoying all of the sights.

Art

For those who enjoy art and other cultural pursuits, Savannah delivers in many ways. The Telfair Museums, which are some of the most popular art venues in the city, are actually three different museums: the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, the Owens-Thomas House and the Jepson Center for the Arts. Each offers a large collection of artwork, which when added together total more than 4,500 pieces. The works include paintings, sculptures and more. The Jepson, a contemporary building that opened in 2006, features traveling exhibitions, outdoor sculpture terraces, a children’s gallery and more.

Food, Glorious Food

Come hungry and you’ll be happy. Savannah boasts an eclectic assortment of palate-pleasing dining choices. Whether you want to dig in to a traditional homemade meal or delight in contemporary international fare, Savannah’s got it all. Check out the Olde Pink House, known for its modern take on classic southern dishes and historic ambiance.

Squares

The brainchild of Georgia’s founder Colonel James Oglethorpe, the original four squares in the city were laid out beginning in 1769. They were meant to provide open spaces for the colonists to perform military exercises, but as time went on, the city expanded and today there are 24 squares in Savannah. Each was named after someone of historical importance to the United States or Georgia, including presidents and military leaders. A visit to any of Savannah’s charming squares is certainly a must do. Many of them have monuments, statues, plaques and fountains, offering a peaceful retreat among natural beauty in the heart of the historic district.

Riverfront

As one of the south’s most treasured coastal cities, it’s no wonder that Savannah’s Riverfront is a favorite spot for locals and visitors. The Riverfront district is not only home to many historic buildings and sights, it’s also full of chic shops, numerous fine and casual restaurants and entertainment venues. The district includes River Street, Bay Street and Hutchinson Island. When you go, be sure to check out Factors Walk and Factors Row, the ancient red brick buildings that were once the hub for Savannah’s cotton industry.

Savannah Pirates and Treasure Museum™

The Savannah Pirates and Treasure Museum™ is a must-visit for families, history buffs, and adventure seekers alike. Step into an explore-at-your-own-pace indoor experience with galleries filled with authentic artifacts, interactive exhibits, and stories that uncover the truth behind pirate legends. Learn about their way of life, the ships they sailed, and the treasures that drove their quests. Pirate-clad CASTmembers bring history to life with lively tales of the high seas, and for our guests, there are plenty of photo opportunities to keep visitors of all ages entertained.

For an added twist, stop by the Pirates’ Tavern to enjoy a themed premixed drink. Planning a special outing? The museum also offers customized group experiences and private event bookings designed to make your visit unforgettable. Before you leave, be sure to browse the gift shop for pirate-themed keepsakes to take the adventure home.

It’s this unique blend of history, fun, and entertainment that makes the Savannah Pirates and Treasure Museum™ one of the city’s top attractions.

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TIME

• “World’s Greatest Places” – TIME

Southern Living

• “The South’s Best Cities” (#2)

• “The South’s Prettiest Cities” (#2)

• “The South’s Friendliest Cities” (#2)

• “Southern Towns and Beaches to Visit Between Peak Seasons” – 2026

Yahoo Finance

• “5 Affordable US Cities to Roadtrip to this Summer” (#2)

Yahoo Travel

• “Destinations Best Explored by Wandering” – 2026

• “15 Best American Honeymoon Spots” – 2026

• “6 Amtrak Routes Perfect for Summer Travel” – 2026

• “10 Affordable U.S. Vacation Destinations for Retirees” – 2026

SkyScanner

• “One of the 8 Most Romantic Getaways in the U.S.” – SkyScanner

Travel + Leisure

• “Top U.S. Cities” (#3) – Travel + Leisure

• “10 Best Places for Celebrating the Fourth of July”

• “25 Best Distilleries in the U.S.”

• “11 Perfect Weekend Getaways in the U.S. and Around the World”

• “25 Best Weekend Getaways in the South”

• “8 U.S. Small Towns to Visit This Spring” – 2026

• “Top 20 U.S. Cities for Noctourism (Savannah #5)” – 2026

• “15 Best Destinations for Solo Female Travelers” – 2026

Conde Nast Traveler

• “The Most Beautiful Place in Every U.S. State”

• “50 Best Places to Visit in the U.S. This Year”

• “Top U.S. Small Cities” (#4)

• “Friendliest Cities in the U.S.”

MSN

• “America’s Most Scenic Waterfronts” – MSN

• “The Most Photogenic Vacation Spots in Every State” – MSN

• “The Best Places to Visit in the USA – Best Historic District” – MSN

• “America’s Most Stunning Spring Destinations on a Budget”

• “Warm Winter Vacations In The US: Top 14 Places To Visit”

• “10 of the Friendliest Towns in the United States”

• “15 Excellent Places to Travel in the US” (#10)

• “14 Perfect East Coast Destinations For a Road Trip”

• “7 Amazing Places to Visit in Georgia This Year”

• “8 Awesome Places to Spend Memorial Day Weekend”

Buzzfeed

• “18 of the Most Romantic Vacation Destinations for Couples”

• “25 Underrated Cities You Need on Your Travel Bucket List” (#4)

• “Beautiful U.S. Cities That Feel Like Fairy Tales” – 2026

The Travel

• “Underrated Destinations for Warm Winter Vacays in the U.S.” (#2)

• “10 Vacation Spots in the US that Won’t Break the Bank”

• “10 Most Charming Towns in America That Should be on your Bucket List”

Study Finds

• “Best Honeymoon Destinations in America” (#4)

Tasting Table

• “12 US Culinary Cities for Tastier Family Vacations”

Smarter Travel

• “The 8 Best Destinations for Memorial Day Weekend”

Veranda Online

• “Romantic Travel Destinations That Need to be on your Bucket-List” (#5)

Paper Blog English

• “10 Most Romantic Places in the US” (#2)

The Weather Channel Online

• “8 Best Memorial Day Weekend Travel Destinations”

• “Best Places to Travel Before Summer” – 2026

PhillyBite Magazine

• “Top Atlantic Coast Destinations for Your Body and Soul”

TripsToDiscover.com

• “9 Friendliest Towns in America” – TripsToDiscover.com

• “10 Best Summer Vacation Destinations in Georgia” – TripsToDiscover.com

• “14 Favorite Budget-Friendly Weekend Getaways for Couples” (#3) – TripsToDiscover.com

• “Best Summer Vacation Destination in Every State” – TripsToDiscover.com

TripAdvisor.com

• “Top 25 Destinations – United States” (#17) – TripAdvisor.com

• “14 Idyllic Fall Family Vacations to Take Across the U.S.”

• “East Coast Gems: Nine Perfect Weekend Escapes This Side of the Atlantic”

USA Today

• “10 Best Georgia Attractions” (#9) – USA Today

• “Most Romantic North American Destinations” (#2) – USA Today

Cheapism

• “Most Romantic Summer Date Spot in Georgia” – Cheapism

• “20 Romantic Destinations for Seniors” – Cheapism.com

• “One Thing You Must Do in Georgia”

• “16 Affordable Destinations for Winter Sun”

BestProducts.com

• “50 Best Places to Visit in the USA – Best Historic District” – BestProducts.com

Dwell

• “Top 10 Cities to Witness Stunning Architecture Across America” – Dwell

Expedia Viewfinder

• “America’s Most Artistic Towns” – Expedia Viewfinder

Forbes

• “Ten Ultra-Romantic Road Trips By Car or Recreation Vehicle” – Forbes

• “Why You Should Go To Savannah Now” – Forbes

GoBankingRates.com

• “50 Affordable Trips to Take After You Turn 50” – GoBankingRates.com

House Beautiful

• “Best Winter Getaway in Every State” – House Beautiful

Jetsetter.com

• “America’s Best Long Weekend Getaways” (#9) – Jetsetter.com

• “10 Most Affordable Cities to Visit in Spring”

Readers Digest

• “15 of America’s Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Spring” – Readers Digest

• “Best Fourth of July Fireworks in Each State”

The Daily Meal

• “The Prettiest Town in Every State” – The Daily Meal

The Huffington Post

• “Top 10 Destinations to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day” – The Huffington Post

ThePointsGuy.com

• “9 of the Most Romantic Destinations in the World” (#8) – ThePointsGuy.com

Trazee Travel

•  “Top 5 Cities in the Southeast” – Trazee Travel

•  “Most Romantic American Cities” – Trazee Travel

VacationIdea.com

• “25 Best Easter Weekend Getaways” – VacationIdea.com

BestLife.com

• “One of the 17 Most Romantic Christmas Towns in America”

KidsAreATrip.com

• “Best Winter Getaways in the U.S.”

TravelPulse

• “25 Bucket List Destinations for the Solo Traveler”

• “Best Last-Minute Summer Escape in Each State”

24/7 Wall Street

• “Cities with the Best Weather”

Country Living 

• “27 Most Romantic Places in the USA for a Couples Getaway”

Society 19 

• “Best Cheap Summer Travels You Don’t Want to Miss Out On”

• “Best Travel Destinations to Hit in the Fall” (#7)

Thrillist  

• “Best Weekend Getaways Near Charleston”

• “The Most Romantic Weekend Getaway in Every State”

AARP Travel Center   

• “10 Historic Downtowns That Will Take You Back in Time” (#5)

National Geographic   

• “28 Friendliest Neighborhoods in U.S. Cities” (North Historic District)

O by Oprah  

• “Best Places for a Girls’ Trip”

• “Best Trips to take in Winter” (#1)

The Active Times  

• “Absolute Best Romantic Adventure in Georgia”

Travel Noire  

• “Best Cities to Spend Your Fourth of July Holiday”

Blogarama  

• “50 Most Beautiful U.S. Places to Visit in Your Lifetime” (#9)

Only in Your State  

• “Perfect Destination to Celebrate the Fourth of July”

Insider.com    

• “Most Charming Streets in America” (Jones Street)

ExploreGeorgia.com     

• “9 Romantic Escapes in Georgia”

• “9 Spring Break Trips For Grown-Ups”

U.S. News & World Report      

• “Best Romantic Getaways in the USA” (#9)

• “17 Best Things to do in Savannah”

Livability.com      

• “7 Best Cities for an Affordable Babymoon” (#5)

Atlanta Journal-Constitution     

• “Five Great Places to Travel During Retirement”

TripSavvy    

• “One of the Top 10 East Coast Winter Destinations”

Travel Magazine

• “The 30 Most Charming Small Cities in the USA”

The Expedition

• “5 Cities Where Families Can Learn About Black History”

Best Life

• “10 U.S. Cities with Stunning Architecture That Will Make You Swoon”

New York Post

• “Underrated US Vacation Spots People Want to Visit” (#1)

• “5 Honeymoon Destinations in the US Worth Considering” (#1)

Motherly

• “The 8 Best Mother Daughter Trips- According to Travel Experts”

World Atlas

• “8 Best Fall Travel Destinations in the US”

• “17 Most Beautiful Downtowns in the US”

FinanceBuzz

• “Savannah Named an Alternative to Busy U.S. Destination” – 2026

• “12 Underrated U.S. Luxury Travel Destinations” – 2026

AOL

• “10 Weekend Getaways Perfect for Spring” – 2026

• “7 Long Weekend Getaway Destinations” – 2026

• “12 U.S. Cities With a European Feel” – 2026

Investopedia

• “Savannah Listed Among Cost-Saving Travel Destinations” – 2026

Grand Magazine

• “5 Inspiring Travel Ideas for Explorers Over 50” – 2026

South Hill Enterprise

• “10 American Cities That Feel Like Europe” – 2026

Stacker

• “10 Underrated Weekend Road Trips Near Major U.S. Cities” – 2026

AFAR

• “11 Scenic East Coast Road Trips” – 2026

Tybee Island

The Epoch Times

• “One of the 5 Best Beach Towns in America”

Trips to Discover

• “13 Best Beaches in the USA”

Travel + Leisure

• “8 Charming Small Towns for Spring Travel” – 2026

• “12 Best Beach Towns on the East Coast” – 2026

DecorHint

• “15 Must-Do Experiences in Georgia” – 2026

• “15 Georgia Cities You Can Explore for Under $60” – 2026

• “15 Underrated Georgia Beaches To Visit Immediately” – 2026

• “18 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Georgia” – 2026

• “16 Georgia Campgrounds With Incredible Coastal Scenery” – 2026

• “15 Georgia Getaways That Balance Relaxation And Fun” – 2026

• “15 Affordable Family Spring Break Trips in Georgia” – 2026

• “15 Georgia Towns to Explore” – 2026

• “16 Georgia Day Trips Worth Exploring” – 2026

• “11 Budget-Friendly Seaside Towns in Georgia” – 2026

Business Insider

• “Savannah and Tybee Among Top 4 U.S. Destinations” – 2026

Southern Living

• “The 50 Best Beach Towns In The South” – 2026

AOL

• “7 Long Weekend Getaway Destinations” – 2026

• “7 Walkable Vacation Destinations” – 2026

• “Affordable Family Vacation Spots in Every State” – 2026

South Hill Enterprise

• “8 Scenic Road Trips in Georgia” – 2026

Beach.com

• “Best East Coast Beach Towns for Summer” – 2026