60 Savannah Georgia Travel Tips! {What to Know BEFORE You Go}

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Heading to Savannah? Don’t leave home without reading these Savannah Georgia Travel Tips for the top places to go, things to do, and hidden gems!

Dreaming of a trip to Savannah, Georgia… where you’ll find Spanish moss, Southern hospitality, and ridiculously delicious food?

It’s time to start planning your next vacation with this ultimate guide for Savannah Georgia Travel Tips! From significant Revolutionary and Civil War historic sites to graceful landscapes, and Colonial and Victorian architecture to outrageous over-the-top eats, there’s something fun for everyone! There really are so many fun and eclectic hidden gems in Savannah, the oldest city in Georgia!

You’ll love these fun Savannah vacation tips shared by your very own frugal friends. It’s always a good time to start dreaming about your next vacation! So go on and keep reading for the best things to do and an insider’s guide to all things Savannah…

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A special thanks to frugal friend Lauren for sharing the fun Savannah photo pictured above!

What To Do In Savannah Georgia:

Catherine writes: “Oh my goodness!! So many things. You have to walk along River Street and tour the Historic District for sure! The Mercer-Williams House Museum, St John the Baptist Catholic Church – amazing architecture! There is a Maritime Museum, a Civil Rights Museum… I could go for days!! I love, love love visiting Savannah!”

Melissa writes: “Trolly Tours, Fort Pulaski.”

Christy writes: “My hometown! For first time visitors, I always recommend hopping on a trolley tour or taking a carriage tour. The guides will show you lots of famous historic places and tell you about the history of the city.”

Cynthia writes: “Take the trolly ride. We rode it twice in order to see it all, once from each side of the trolly.”

Chandra writes: “Definitely River Street. Walking tours, Forsyth Park. Amazing city with beautiful historic homes! We took a river boat tour which was fun too!”

{Savannah Historic District pictured above}

Gwen writes: “Savannah Dan Tours is the best walking tour.”

Karee writes: “Take the tour trolley around the city. Ride the entire way then ride again, but use it as your transportation to see the different spots. You can hop on and off across the city.”

Beatrice writes: “Visit Broughton Street and Bull Street”

April writes: “Awesome place. City Market Square is great to walk around and shop, and they also have the Savannah Candy Company there too.”

Linda writes: “House tours are really nice if you’re into antiques and historical architecture!”

Dina writes: “The Pirates’ House is fun and so is Captain Derek’s Dolphin Adventure! Wormsloe State Historic Site is fascinating, and the staff are awesome! The Lady and Sons is great! Savannah’s Candy Kitchen is a fun stop. Savannah Botanical Gardens is lovely and a free place to check out. Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist is beautiful, and it’s really cool to attend a Latin mass!”

Marie writes: “Savannah Bananas minor league baseball game. It was a blast and family friendly”

Leah writes: “River Street Sweets is a well known candy store. They make bear claws, pecan pralines, divinity, cakes, and coated mixed nuts. Also Savannah Candy Kitchen is also located near River Street Sweets and makes candy similar to River Street Sweet’s.”

Angela writes: “Tybee Island is not far if you want some beach time!”

Courtney writes: “Tybee Island! The lighthouse at dusk is awesome.”

Ann writes: “This is where they filmed Tom Hanks sitting on bench in Forrest Gump. The actual bench is in museum I think, but there was a bench in the location where they filmed him sitting when we were there several years ago. Chippewa Square.”

Tina writes: “Visit Forsyth park, Bonaventure cemetery w/a guide, take a ghost tour carriage ride, enjoy the squares and architecture. The trolley tours are a great start to get a lay of the land. Tybee Island is nice, and the dolphin boat tours are awesome! Fort Pulaski is very reasonable and a neat place to visit. You can do the guided tour or wander around on your own. Gift shops and restaurants on and around River Street, cobblestone strrets and fountains. The little ferry ride is there too.”

Bridget writes: “Forsyth Park is beautiful.”

Rhonda writes: “Trolley tour…we did the 2 day. Also, check out Tybee Island and catch a show at the Savannah Theatre.”

Jodie writes: “The trolley is great because you can get on and off to see the sites. Bonaventure cemetery is beautiful! Tybee Island is wonderful. Tour The Cathedral Basilica of John the Baptist. Free ferry ride across the river. Sunset dinner cruise on the paddle wheel boat. Seafood of course!”

Bhibha writes: “If you have time, make the short drive to Tybee Island and visit the lighthouse there. River Street is fantastic.”

Malisa writes: “Tybee island…walk the waterfront and town square park”

Janis writes: “Born there, hug the marshes, search skidaway, isle of hope, thunderbolt, Tybee, Oatland Island, and River Street. Know the tides, go fishing, explore walking Savannah’s downtown parks and squares on Sunday Morning early and pick a great place for brunch. Enjoy – she’s beautiful!”

Trisha writes: “The waterfront, homes & parks are beautiful.”

Daisy writes: “Love looking at all the row houses!”

{Fountain in Savannah’s Historic District pictured above}

Ryan writes: “You will walk miles and miles. Bring good shoes. It sounds corny, but the small group walking tours are amazing. Bring red solo cups and fill up in Your room, you can walk with your drinks.”

Alex writes: “Savannah Smiles is an amazing dueling piano bar downtown above River Street. Great drinks and great people”

Cindy writes: “Shop for Antiques!”

Angela writes: “We did a walking tour that featured the architecture of Savannah. It was amazing”

Richel writes: “See the bench that was in “Forest Gump.” Also, we took the tour bus which was nice, but we wanted to do more walking around. Hopefully we can get back some day and have more time.”

Angie writes: “Juliette Gordon Low’s Birthplace! She is the founder of girl scouts.”

Kimberly writes: “I’ve lived there my whole life! Moved to North GA almost 2 1/2 years ago. For a better beach, you may want to try Hilton Head which is not far from Savannah. Downtown is rich in history… just be cautious on weekends and late evening. Downtown is nice for the history and museums but be sure to venture out to the other areas. Some of the surrounding areas have things to do as well.”

Buffy writes: “River Street, City Market, Savannah Sweets, Civil Rights Museum, If you are there on weekend there’s a huge flea market, Tubbys, minor league baseball team, and 45 minutes from Hilton Head”

Ashley writes: “Visit some of the SC beaches, too… Hilton Head being my personal favorite.”

Where to Eat in Savannah GA:

Indulge in Chicken and Waffles! Make sure to make it a priority to indulge in some southern Chicken and Waffles while you’re in Savannah! It’s beyond dreamy!

Millie writes: “Eat at Two Cracked Eggs for breakfast!”

Shannon writes: “Lived there for three years. Huey’s on River street was always our go to for affordability.”

Buffy writes: “The Crab Shack on Tybee Island”

Sheri writes: “Mrs Wilkes for lunch. Line on the sidewalk starts early, only take people in until 2”

Muffy writes: “Mrs. Wilkes boarding house had great food, Vinny Van Go Go’s for pizza and people watching.”

Ashley writes: “Eat at One Eyed Lizzy’s outside upstairs and watch the ships. Great crab appetizer!”

Shannon writes: “Bella Napoli has the best food!”

Judy writes: “Screaming Mimi’s pizza! Hole in the wall but their white pizza is divine!!!”

Ryan writes: “The basement of the pink house restaurant. Same food, cool atmosphere, love it!”

Julie writes: “Goosefeathers Cafe and Back in the Day Bakery”

Lee writes: “Vic’s on the River, Olde Pink House, Leopold’s for ice cream”

Kelly writes: “There is a bakery called Two Smart Cookies that I just loved. We also ate at Sweet Potatoes Kitchen- it was on Diners, Drive On and Dives. So delish.”

Diane writes: “Eat at the Pirates House and the Zunzi’s Deli.”

Jessica writes: “We loved The Lady and Sons’ buffet when we visited. One of my favorite cities. Everyone was so nice as well!”

April writes: “Paula Dean’s Restaurant is good if you like buffets”

Tina writes: “There was a great little place to eat in a shopping plaza we found…I think it was called Bella. The best tomato bisque and fried bread!”

Savannah GA On A Budget:

To visit Savannah on a budget, you’ll need to do a little planning. My first tip is to start stashing extra cash away now for your ‘Savannah Trip Fund’. Need to increase your travel fund cash stash? You can make extra money on the side in your free time! Here are my favorite tricks for ramping up the vacation budget…

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Where to Stay in Savannah:

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In addition to hotels, I also recommend staying at a VRBO when visiting Savannah to save BIG on your trip. VRBO has so many vacation rentals listed by owner, and they can be such a great way to find nice lodging that is way less expensive than the hotels. I’ve personally stayed at multiple VRBO’s, and loved every one. Not only were they often significantly cheaper than the nearby hotels, they also came fully stocked with beach towels, beach chairs, boogie boards, and kitchens. These amenities alone saved us SO much money!

Tina writes: “Savannah is our favorite destination thus far. We stayed at one of the historical inns…a bed & breakfast called the Dresser Palmer.”

Lee writes: “Eloped there 4 years ago. Ballastone Inn”

Ryan writes: “We always stay in a condo in the historic district.”

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When You First Arrive, Stock up on Cheap Food and Beach Supplies at Walmart!

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Be sure to leave extra room in your suitcase to bring home some souvenirs!

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