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The City with the Nation’s Largest Registered Urban Historic Landmark District: Savannah has a unique city plan with 21 lush green squares, a wide variety of architecture, 1,600-plus restored structures rated historically and architecturally significant all within a 2.5 square mile area.
The Walking City: Wear a pair of walking shoes and stroll the Historic District. Explore cobble-stoned River Street or City Market. Guide services can personalize your walk to a specific interest.
The Garden City: Savannah’s squares are virtual gardens enjoyed by all. Stroll down any Savannah street and take a peek through private garden gates, or find out about Savannah’s annual garden parties tours.
The Cultural and Entertainment City: The cultural scene flourishes in Savannah, home of one of the largest art schools in the country. The faculty and students of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) have injected creativity and vitality into the community. The city’s diverse culture is also represented through numerous musical and art venues peppered throughout the city.
The Inn City: Step back in time at one of the 45 historic inns and guest accommodations ranging from garden apartments to carriage houses to small European style hotels. Some exude an individual charm, while others take on a formal elegance.
The Dining City: Savannah offers fabulous Lowcountry dishes to please every palate and pocketbook. Treasures from the sea, Southern home cooking and international flavors provide an eclectic assortment of cuisine from around the world.
The Festival City: All interests are represented at the more than 150 city-wide festivals held annually. Music, art, culture and food are celebrated in Savannah in festival city.
Savannah Turns Green: Every March 17 the streets of Savannah are visited by a half million or so holiday revelers celebrating the Irish in Savannah. The Savannah Celebration is one of the largest in the United States.
The Touring City: Savannah offers a wide choice of touring options on any topic. See the sights by bicycle, carriage, trolley, bus or boat! Architecture, history, fiction, wildlife, heritage and ghosts are ready to be explored in our touring city.
The Meeting City: Savannah is one of the South’s most unique premire meeting destinations. With nearly 10,000 hotel rooms and amble meeting facilities, Savannah is a “hot” meeting location.
Houses, Haunts and Haunting: With much of Savannah’s history dating back to the colonial period, Savannah has many famous residents of a “spiritual nature”. Savannah holds the reputation of being one of America’s most haunted cities.
The African Influence: The African- American influences in Savannah are chronicled through its food, music, churches and culture. Savannah, Georgia’s oldest black community, is one of the most historically significant African-American cities in the nation.
Tybee Island and Eco – Adventures: Tybee Island is only 20 minutes from Savannah’s Historic District. Sand, sea and history along with great dinning and charming rustic accommodations are perched on the brink of the Atlantic Ocean. Tybee Island and the Lowcountry play host to a variety of wildlife refuges and gaming facilities. The outdoors are waiting to be explored.
