Your guide to
Savannah, Georgia
Everything you need to eat, explore, and feel at home in one of the South’s most storied cities.
Charming residents and guests
since 1733
Savannah is Georgia’s oldest and one of America’s most walkable cities. Spanish moss, cobblestone streets, historic squares, and a ghost story around every corner. Elegant, laid-back, and completely unforgettable.
The Bardo
Hotel
We’ve secured a block of rooms at the 5-star Bardo Hotel right in the heart of Savannah’s historic district. It’s a short walk to everything—restaurants, squares, River Street, and the event venue.
700 Drayton Street
Savannah, Georgia 31401
About 20 minutes by car or rideshare. Uber and Lyft are both widely available—no airport shuttle needed.
Savannah is easily accessible from I-95 (north/south) and I-16 (from Atlanta). The Bardo Hotel offers valet parking for $60 per night. Street parking is also widely available around the resort.
The historic district is very walkable. The free DOT Shuttle (Downtown Savannah Transport) also runs through most of the district.
Best restaurants
in Savannah
Savannah’s food scene punches well above its weight. Southern classics, fresh seafood, and some truly special spots worth planning around.
The Grey
A converted 1938 Greyhound bus terminal turned upscale restaurant. The space is jaw-dropping and the food is even better. Book well in advance.
The Olde Pink House
Set in a Georgian mansion built in 1771, this place is the full Savannah experience. Get the fried chicken and the praline ice cream. No notes.
Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room
A legendary family-style spread of Southern comfort food. Expect a line—and expect it to be completely worth it.
Husk Savannah
Chef-driven Southern cooking in a gorgeous 19th-century mansion. Everything on the menu is sourced from the American South.
Cotton and Rye
A local staple with a great happy hour and a menu full of crowd-pleasers. Relaxed vibe, excellent cocktails.
Sunday Sunday
Vietnamese classics get an American and French twist here, served family-style in a space built for Sunday dinners. Get anything with the lemongrass, and don't skip dessert.
Make the most
of your time in Savannah
Whether you’ve got a free afternoon or a full day to explore, Savannah delivers.
There are three free self-guided walking tours worth bookmarking: one through the historic squares, one covering Savannah's best shopping streets, and one through Forsyth Park and the surrounding historic streets.
Savannah’s crown jewel. The iconic fountain, shaded walking paths, and Saturday farmers market make this the perfect way to start any morning.
There are 22 of them—each with its own personality. Download a free walking map or just wander. You’ll stumble onto something beautiful either way.
The cobblestoned waterfront is great for a stroll, a cold drink, or watching cargo ships drift by. A lot more charming than it sounds.
Three distinct museum spaces, including the Jepson Center for modern art and Owens-Thomas House, one of the finest examples of Regency architecture in the US.
A 1.5-mile oak-canopied road leading to Georgia’s oldest standing building. Worth the short drive—especially for the photos.
Savannah is consistently ranked one of the most haunted cities in the US. An evening ghost tour is quirky, fun, and surprisingly informative about local history.
A surprisingly cool stop for anyone who likes industrial history. Massive collection of locomotives on the site of a functioning 19th-century repair facility.
Head out to Isle of Hope or the salt marshes south of the city for a peaceful paddle through Georgia’s coastal lowcountry.
Drop into the SCAD Museum of Art for free rotating exhibitions—it's right in the historic district and genuinely worth the stop.
Made famous by Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, this moss-draped Victorian cemetery is one of the most beautiful in the country—bring a coffee and take a slow walk.
Books about
Savannah
Want to arrive with the full context? These are worth reading before your trip.
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
By: John Berendt
A true crime story wrapped in a portrait of the city’s eccentric elite. If you read one thing before this trip, make it this.
Savannah
By: John Jakes
A sweeping novel tracing one family through 150 years of Savannah history. Great for getting a sense of how the city came to be.
Savannah: A History of Her People Since 1733
By: Prestion Russell and Barbara Hines
Want to arrive with the full context? These are worth reading before your trip.
