Sites around Savannah
Sightseeing
Beach, Lighthouse and a few of our favorite restaurants -> SeaWolf, The Deck, North Beach Grill
300 locals recommend
Tybee Island
Beach, Lighthouse and a few of our favorite restaurants -> SeaWolf, The Deck, North Beach Grill
Historic plantation with famous mile-long tree canopy road. Not to miss!
155 locals recommend
Wormsloe Historic Site
7601 Skidaway RdHistoric plantation with famous mile-long tree canopy road. Not to miss!
Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
124 Abercorn StHistoric Victorian home and history tour
"Located in the former A.S. Varn & Son Oyster and Crab Factory. The community was founded in 1896 by freedman after the Civil War. The former factory has been transformed into an educational center for visitors to authentically learn about the Gullah/Geechee culture directly from residents who grew up in the small, close-knit community. Guests can discover these unique lifeways, from daily life to religion, language and food."
23 locals recommend
Pin Point Heritage Museum
9924 Pin Point Ave"Located in the former A.S. Varn & Son Oyster and Crab Factory. The community was founded in 1896 by freedman after the Civil War. The former factory has been transformed into an educational center for visitors to authentically learn about the Gullah/Geechee culture directly from residents who grew up in the small, close-knit community. Guests can discover these unique lifeways, from daily life to religion, language and food."
A bit of drive, but a beautiful beach full of driftwood. "Consistently voted one of America’s “Ten Most Romantic Beaches,” Driftwood Beach is an escape to another world. Ancient driftwood monuments line the waterfront, creating an unforgettable backdrop."
65 locals recommend
Driftwood Beach
A bit of drive, but a beautiful beach full of driftwood. "Consistently voted one of America’s “Ten Most Romantic Beaches,” Driftwood Beach is an escape to another world. Ancient driftwood monuments line the waterfront, creating an unforgettable backdrop."
"Artifacts & displays about the ban on alcohol from 1920-33, plus a retro speakeasy serving drinks."
27 locals recommend
American Prohibition Museum
209 West St. Julian Street"Artifacts & displays about the ban on alcohol from 1920-33, plus a retro speakeasy serving drinks."
Museum/Art
"In the historic district of Savannah, Georgia, was the first public art museum in the Southern United States."
118 locals recommend
Telfair Museums Jepson Center
207 W York St"In the historic district of Savannah, Georgia, was the first public art museum in the Southern United States."
"Museum featuring modern paintings, photos & installations, plus an interactive gallery for kids."
86 locals recommend
Jepson Center for the Arts
207 W York St"Museum featuring modern paintings, photos & installations, plus an interactive gallery for kids."
"The SCAD Museum of Art was founded in 2002 as part of the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia, and originally was known as the Earle W. Newton Center for British American Studies."
66 locals recommend
SCAD Museum of Art
601 Turner Blvd"The SCAD Museum of Art was founded in 2002 as part of the Savannah College of Art and Design in Savannah, Georgia, and originally was known as the Earle W. Newton Center for British American Studies."
"The Beach Institute is Savannah’s first school built after Emancipation specifically for African Americans. As a cultural center, the Beach Institute collects, interprets, preserves and presents African American history and culture through exhibits and artistic and educational programs."
Beach Institute
"The Beach Institute is Savannah’s first school built after Emancipation specifically for African Americans. As a cultural center, the Beach Institute collects, interprets, preserves and presents African American history and culture through exhibits and artistic and educational programs."
Outdoors
Skidaway Island State Park
52 Diamond CausewayState Park, Flat Terrain hiking with a look-out tower.
Compact, zoo-like preserve with dozens of species in natural habitats, plus education programs.
88 locals recommend
Oatland Island Wildlife Center
711 Sandtown RdCompact, zoo-like preserve with dozens of species in natural habitats, plus education programs.
One of our favorite ways to see Savannah is by kayak. Savannah Canoe and Kayak offer guided tours in kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. We have been out with them over a dozen+ times, they are a great group of people! We highly recommend a tour with them.
26 locals recommend
Savannah Canoe and Kayak
414 Bonaventure RdOne of our favorite ways to see Savannah is by kayak. Savannah Canoe and Kayak offer guided tours in kayaks and stand-up paddle boards. We have been out with them over a dozen+ times, they are a great group of people! We highly recommend a tour with them.