A Weekend in Savannah, Georgia

Updated April 2021

The DL: Savannah, Georgia – A city full of southern charm with a dose of history, good food, picturesque architecture, peaceful parks, and riverfront vibes. A long weekend in Savannah won’t disappoint.

Don’t expect: To easily move parking locations, not very walkable outside the downtown area, short wait times at popular restaurants.

Day 1:

Arrive in the City and check into the hotel. It is ideal to stay in downtown since it is the most walkable area, but due to its high demand prices it can be expensive especially at peek times, you can always stay in the outer areas and find a parking spot early in the morning to leave your car downtown all day.

• Check out Wormsloe on the way in if staying downtown- you can spend 10 minutes to a couple of hours here just depends on what you want to do. The well-known street is covered in Spanish moss and oak trees (top left image) that leads to more of the property including Wormsloe’s tabby ruin which is the oldest standing structure in Savannah. Tip: They close at 5pm so plan to do this on you way out if you need more time.

Evening:

• Head to the riverfront and grab a bite to eat at Treylor Park – it is American style food (large portions) with a beer garden in the back. A popular spot for sure, so plan a wait time. After dinner, check out the many bars listed at the bottom of this guide. The frose is from the Peregrin rooftop which is a swanky spot to grab a drink!

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Day 2:

9:00 -12 pm: Explore – some good options include Savannah city market, Paris Market, Savannah Bee Company, Spice and Tea exchange river street, The Owens-Thomas House.

12 – 2:00: Brunch at Collins Quarter – an Australian cafe that has quite a following, expect a wait!

2:00-6:00: Explore

• Walk down bull street to Chippewa Square, this is where Forrest Gump sat on the bench and did the box of chocolate scene
• Parker’s Market Urban Gourmet, known as “Fancy Parker’s” – fancy gas station
• Monterey, The Mercer House, Alex Raskins Antiques
• Forsyth Park 
• Lafayette street
• St. John Cathedral
• Walk or drive down Jones street – known for the most beautiful houses

Need a mid-day treat: Check out Leopold’s ice cream: Guinness float made with Guinness ice cream or Tuttufruttie – fruit cake Or Lulus chocolate bar.

Tip: lines are long so try to plan to go here at off times

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• Dinner – lots of options, you can see more at the bottom of this page. Low key option – The Vault, on old bank converted to a restaurant and got some amazing sushi. Nicer option – The Pink House is a great and historical option, make reservations in advance.

• Ghost Tours – After dinner, check out one of the many ghost tours Savannah offers. Known as one of the oldest and most haunted cities in America, these tours tend to be a popular activity for visitors, so look into planning in advance.
• Pedal Tours – I went for a girls weekend and we did a pedal tour that dropped us off at different bars through out the night.

Day 3: 

Morning: Breakfast option at Goose feather bakery, check off anything downtown you still want to see before you check out of your hotel/rental. If on a tight schedule grab some brunch and then head out. If you have some time to kill head on over to Tybee Island, only a 30-minute drive.

Afternoon: Lunch – We took a quick trip over to Tybee Island (lighthouse closes at 4:30) which is about a 30-minute drive and checked out the town, sat on a wooden swing on the beach and then got a drink to watch the sunset

Fly out | Drive Home

Other Places to Eat:

• Dinner at Pink house – a classic, girls night or date night
• Public Kitchen
• Dubs – low key American good, good for large groups
• Belfords 
• Paula dean the lady and sons restaurant 
• Mirabelle Cafe – waffle desserts 
• Back in the day bakery – shortbread and cinnamon rolls 
• Savannah seafood shack
• The cotton exchange tavern
• Blue A Savannah Bistro
• Rhett

Nightlife Options:

• Electric Moon Skytop Lounge
• Myrtle and Rose Rooftop Garden
• River street
• Treehouse
• Alleycat
• The Grey Diner Bar
• Perch
• Jen and Friends
• Artillery 
• Top deck

Other Things To Do:

• Bonaventure Cemetery (best to pair with a trip on the way or back from Tybee Island)
• Don’t want to walk? Check out the Water Taxi or Dot tram
• Ft. Pulaski 
• Jones Street
• Johnson Square
• Madison Square
• The Girl Scouts of America
• The Owens-Thomas House
• The Davenport House
• The Mercer House
• Mickve Israel Synagogue
• The Savannah Theatre

Tip – Savannah has really thought this whole toursity thing through. If you are planning on driving and parking check out the ParkSavannah mobile app and pay or extend time on your meter from your phone.

Tip: Know for ST. Pattys Day celebrations, many choose this city as a bucket list place to celebrate. Savannah is a hot vacation spot during March- October.