Savannah, Georgia
Savannah, Georgia lives up to the name "Hostess City of the South". This charming city is the perfect hostess to the 3rd largest St. Patrick's Day Parade in the US, bachelorettes, hauntings and a romantic weekend getaway. You won't regret a long weekend with friends, family or your lover.Â
When to go
I think time is best spent here over a long weekend. Savannah gets really busy during St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween. I prefer to visit in Spring (with the rest of the tourists) or Fall when it is slightly less crowded.
Savannah is walkable. Ubers are not typically hard to find if you need to get across town fast. The trolley tours can also get you all over town.
Where to stay
Air BnB
Gaston Grove Garden Apartment is located in the heart of the city near Forsyth Park. It is trendy, clean and quiet.
Where to eat
Something Sweet
What to see
Ghost & True Crime Tours, Pub Crawls
We visited Savannah for the first time in 2020, 3 years later we still talk about the tours we took with Cricket! Cricket was the best tour guide and the life of the party; make an effort to tour Savannah with her, you won’t regret it! This is a great way to learn about true history & ghost legends while taking advantage of Savannahs open container policy. Not to brag, but we did 3 pub crawls in one day, it’s possible. ;)
Underground Tours with Pat
Tour Savannah with Sister Pat, she gave us some eye opening information about slave trade and African American history that is often overlooked. She will have you searching the city for Adinkra symbols and you will learn so much. She is a very passionate advocate, and has done ALOT to correct historical misinformation and bring the injustice to light.
Pedal Pub
Another fun way to explore the city! If you haven’t experienced a bar bike before, this is a good place to try it. In Savannah, all of the bar bikes actually require you to pedal, they have no motors. But, no worries, it wasn’t too much of a workout, and you get to stop often for refreshments.
Old Towne Trolley Tours-
The trolley tours are a good way to see a lot of the city in a short period of time, and not a bad means of transportation.
The Savannah Bananas
If you are lucky enough to score some Savannah Bananas tickets you have to go! If you’ve been living under a rock or just don’t have Tik Tok and don’t know who the Savannah Bananas are, they are like the Harlem Globetrotters of baseball. I personally am a member of the K Club and plan to see a few games local to me and in Savannah this upcoming season. Tickets are $25 at face value, but if purchased through a resale sight can be exponentially higher. Banana ball games in Savannah include all you can eat concessions! My suggestion is to get a membership for $60 a year and have the opportunity to buy tickets at face value, or enter their ticket lottery to score tickets without the membership. Or you may have a super cool friend that has access to tickets that may can help you out. ;)
Other fun stops & shops
The Soapery
The Soapery is a locally owned boutique with artisan, small-batch bath and body products. They fill the street with bubbles and have the CUTEST window decor, perfect for quick photo opp. Upon walking in the boutique we were welcomed by two furry greeters and the hospitality did not stop there. Check this place out for the best bath bombs, bubble bath, lotions and more.
Pounce Cat Cafe
I am a SUCKER for a cat cafe. Reservations are highly recommended. Pounce Cat Cafe is also a wine bar, and offers some non alcoholic beverages and yummy pastries as well. This is the purrrfect way to spend an afternoon. ;)
Byrd’s Famous Cookies
Yum! Byrd’s has a wide selection of goodies and they give free samples! I personally LOVE a crunchy, crispy cookie. What’s not to love about this place?
Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming
Shop here to bring some goodies back to your pups.
What to watch out for
Imagine New Orleans, but cleaner and safer. Watch your surroundings as you always should, especially in urban areas. Mobility could be an issue for some as there are cobblestone streets and historic steps. The cobblestones somehow become easier to trip on after a few drinks, so be careful.
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