With its rich history, award-winning restaurants, and inimitable Southern hospitality, Savannah will leave you reinvigorated.
Despite being one of the oldest cities in the country, the culture here is surprisingly and refreshingly modern.
A stylishly appointed lobby and sophisticated furnishings throughout make this Southern Gothic mansion feel simultaneously welcoming and swanky.
I always think, What hotels got the best walkability?
Its a short walk from everything.
It also has 11 restaurants and bars on-site, and the majority are open past 10 p.m. on weekends.
Thomspon Savannah
Thompson Savannahresides near River Streets quieter Eastern edge.
Theyre really building up this area everything is popping up and thriving, says Culberson.
Pop into Bar Julian, the Thompsons rooftop bar, or hit up the hotels swimming pool.
Its always very seasonal, with 30-plus vendors coming out each week, says Culberson.
Bring your appetite along with you, too, for snacks as you shop.
Plus, if you have kids with you, stop at the Youth Booth for free educational activities.
If you register, you get $5 per child to spend at the farmers market, says Culberson.
Score quality clothes, shoes, and bags without emptying your bank account.
The staff is knowledgeable, and their pre-loved items are all pristine.
You might spot the bookstore’s cats roaming between the towering stacks if you’re lucky.
Its somewhat experimental, says Culberson, and its very modern American.
You have to go into it with an open mind, but you will not be disappointed.
Forsyth Park in Savannah, Georgia.Credit:Courtesy of Explore Georgia
Top-notch cocktails and a focus on hospitality only add to its charisma.
Its timeless, effortless aesthetic matches its thoughtfully curated menu of house-made pastas and specialty cocktails.
Dotties Market
If youre looking for comfort food,Dottiesserves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Club Bardo in Hotel Bardo.Courtesy of Hotel Bardo
Explore their market for local specialties and housewares to take back home.
Its also the perfect season to visit Savannah, thanks to the many festivals throughout the fall.
Film lovers can enjoy over a weeks worth of film screenings, workshops, and award-winning guests.
Wormsloe State Historic Site in Savannah, Georgia.Courtesy of Explore Georgia
Savannah is also easily accessible by car from the East Coast via I-95 or from the West by I-16.
Theres a good chance youll spot dolphins on your trip, especially at sunrise or sunset.
There is no Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Years Day service.
Paris Market in Savannah, Georgia.Courtesy of Paris Market
Learn more about the DOThere.
There are 16 routes.
A one-way ticket costs $1.50, and a weekly (seven-day) pass costs $14.
Oysters from Brochu’s Family Tradition in Savannah, Georgia.Courtesy of Brochu’s Family Tradition
Check theschedulefor a list of operating times for each route.
Rideshares
Uber and Lyft are prevalent throughout the city and are great means of transportation.
The company offers both standard sedans and minivans, depending on the size of your party.
River Street in Savannah, Georgia.Heather Durham/Travel + Leisure
While they dont have a handicap-accessible vehicle, they can load a wheelchair into the back of their taxi.
These taxis are also pet-friendly if youre traveling with your pet.
Trolleys arrive and depart approximately every 20 minutes.
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A one-day pass is $31 per person.
Trolleys arrive and depart approximately every 15 to 20 minutes.
Tours dont operate on St. Patricks Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Bridge in Savannah, Georgia.Heather Durham/Travel + Leisure
Savannah is an uncomplicated, walkable city that many can explore on foot.
Visitors with low mobility should check out theseaccessibility resourcesfor navigation guidance.
