Historic Downtown Savannah Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
River Street
Appreciate local artwork in a gallery, shop for boutique fashionable clothing and dine in excellent restaurants on this street in downtown Savannah.
Savannah College of Art and Design
Enjoy the student vibe at Savannah College of Art and Design as part of your travels around Savannah. Visit the area's shops or amble around its riverfront.
Forsyth Park
With peaceful walking paths, sporting areas and grassy lawns, this large city park in downtown Savannah is perfect for a day outside.
City Market
During your visit to Savannah, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at City Market. Discover the fascinating museums in this walkable area or seek out the local tours.
Abercorn Street
During your visit to Savannah, you can find the perfect gifts to bring home at Abercorn Street. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its local cheese shops.
The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
Bask in the beauty of the spectacular French Gothic architecture, magnificent artworks and unique history of this renowned Roman Catholic cathedral in downtown Savannah.
Activities
90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
Savannah: Grave Encounters Ghost Tour with Cellar and Dinner
Savannah: The True Pirate Exploration Game and Tour
Savannah Haunted Tour : Ghosts & Gravestones
Savannah: True Crime Pub Crawl
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Other neighbourhoods around Historic Downtown Savannah
Historic District - North
If you're spending some time in Historic District - North, Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace and Owens-Thomas House are top sights worth seeing.
Beach Institute
While there might not be top attractions in Beach Institute, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist and Forsyth Park.
Kayton - Frazier Area
While visiting Kayton - Frazier Area, you might make a stop by sights like Carver State Bank and Laurel Grove North Cemetery.
Yamacraw Village
If you're spending some time in Yamacraw Village, SCAD Museum of Art and Savannah Children's Museum are top sights worth seeing.
Hitch Village - Fred Wessels Homes
While visiting Hitch Village - Fred Wessels Homes, you might make a stop by sights like River Street and Savannah River.
Victorian District - East
Though Victorian District - East may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Forsyth Park and Mercer Williams House Museum.