Must-see attractions in Savannah

  • Close-up detail of lichen encrusted stone flower found on tomb at Bonaventue Cemetery near Savannah, Georgia, USA.

    Bonaventure Cemetery

    Savannah

    Less than a 10-minute drive east of Savannah’s Historic District you’ll find one of the most peaceful, quiet, green escapes tucked away next to the…

  • Forsyth Park fountain in Savannah.

    Forsyth Park

    Savannah

    The 33-acre Forsyth Park, Savannah’s largest, was named after Georgia’s 33rd governor John Forsyth and is home to the most famous fountain in the city…

  • The Silence monument watches over 750 confederate graves in the Laurel Grove North Cemetery.

    Laurel Grove Cemetery

    Savannah

    In a city filled with cemeteries, Laurel Grove is among the most picturesque. The Victorian-era gravesites hint at the city’s history and the lovely…

  • Wormsloe Historic Site

    Savannah

    A short drive from downtown, on the beautiful Isle of Hope, this is one of the most photographed sites in town. As soon as you enter, you feel as if you…

  • A Great Heron flies over a frosty marsh.

    Little Tybee Island

    Savannah

    This uninhabited barrier island, only accessible by boat or kayak, is just south of Tybee Island and is actually double its size. The preserved land is…

  • The Mercer Williams House in Savannah.

    Mercer-Williams House

    Savannah

    Although Jim Williams, the Savannah art dealer portrayed by Kevin Spacey in the film version of Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, died back in 1990…

  • Tidal Flats on North Beach, Tybee Island, Georgia.

    North Beach

    Savannah

    With fewer services and a vibe that feels more remote, this stretch of beach is a great place to relax. You can watch massive container ships drift in…

  • The popular Telfair museum in the historic district.

    Telfair Academy

    Savannah

    Considered Savannah's top art museum, the historic Telfair family mansion is filled with 19th-century American art and silver and a smattering of European…

  • Wassaw National Wildlife Refuge

    Savannah

    A wild, minimally developed coastal barrier island and 10,053-acre refuge where you can enjoy bird-watching, beachcombing and hiking around the beaches,…

  • Pin Point Heritage Museum

    Savannah

    Set in what used to be the AS Varn & Son Oyster Seafood Factory, this museum highlights the culture and history of the Gullah-Geechee peoples in the Pin…

  • Tybee Island Light Station & Museum

    Savannah

    Take a self-guided tour of Tybee's iconic lighthouse and see panoramic views of the island from its observation deck. Tickets include admission to the…

  • EXTERIOR VIEW TELFAIR MUSEUM OF THE ART'S JEPSON CENTER.DESIGNED BY MOSHE SAFDIE.SAVANNAH, GEORGIA

    Jepson Center for the Arts

    Savannah

    Designed by the great Moshe Safdie, and looking pretty darn space-age by Savannah's standards, the JCA – rather appropriately, given its architecture –…

  • THE CATHEDRAL OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST.SAVANNAH, GEORGIA.

    Cathedral of St John the Baptist

    Savannah

    Completed in 1896 but destroyed by fire two years later, this impressive cathedral, reopened in 1912, features stunning stained-glass transept windows…

  • First African Baptist Church in historic downtown, Savannah, Georgia. Officially organized in 1788.

    First African Baptist Church

    Savannah

    Considered the oldest African American church in the country, this National Historic Landmark played a pivotal role on the Underground Railroad. Offers…

  • Fort Pulaski, Georgia

    Fort Pulaski National Monument

    Savannah

    Located on Cockspur Island at the mouth of the Savannah River, Fort Pulaski was constructed after President James Madison ordered coastal fortifications…

  • SCAD Museum of Art

    Savannah

    Architecturally striking (but what else would you expect from this school of design?), this brick, steel, concrete and glass longhouse delivers your…

  • American Prohibition Museum

    Savannah

    Learn about the history of Prohibition in the US in this spirited museum, the only one of its kind in the country. Exhibits feature live actors, films,…

  • Savannah African Art Museum

    Savannah

    Privately owned museum showcasing 19th- and 20th-century spiritual and ceremonial art objects from 22 African countries, with museum volunteers giving…

  • Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home

    Savannah

    This stone row house on Lafayette Sq is where the literary great was born in 1925 and lived until she was 13. Her second short-story collection won the…

  • Webb Military Museum

    Savannah

    Get a deeper insight on military history, from the Civil War era through Desert Storm, by viewing this privately owned collection that helps humanize war…

  • Owens-Thomas House.

    Owens-Thomas House

    Savannah

    Completed in 1819 by British architect William Jay, this gorgeous villa exemplifies English Regency–style architecture, known for its symmetry. The guided…

  • The Civil Rights Institute in Savannah is one of the oldest museums to chronicle the Civil Rights movement.

    Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum

    Savannah

    This small museum provides a local introduction to the Civil Rights movement as it played out in Savannah – the supposedly genteel city had some fairly…

  • Colonial Park Cemetery in Morning Light

    Colonial Park Cemetery

    Savannah

    Established in 1750, Savannah's oldest surviving Revolutionary-era resting place was used for Savannah’s white burials for a century, until its closure in…

  • Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum

    Savannah

    If you're into boats or naval history, this little museum will hold a lot of interest. Located in an old Savannah mansion, there are several floors of…

  • Waving Girl Statue

    Savannah

    Florence Martus, aka the Waving Girl, was known for greeting passing ships by waving a handkerchief by day and a lantern by night for more than 40 years…

  • African American Monument

    Savannah

    This solemn monument features a family of four in a close embrace, with broken shackles around their feet that represent emancipation from slavery. The…

  • Daffin Park

    Savannah

    This large recreational park has good walking paths, a pond, lots of grass for sports and picnics, and a public pool. You can catch baseball games at…

  • Haitian Monument

    Savannah

    Built to honor the 750 Haitian volunteer infantrymen – the largest unit of men of African descent – who fought in the attempt to get Savannah back from…

  • Tybee Pier & Pavilion

    Savannah

    Tybee's main beachside hub, with public bathrooms, concessions and a long fishing pier. Tables in the pavilion are available to rent by the hour.

  • Sulfur Studios

    Savannah

    Community art space with a gallery and retail space, plus open artist studios during Starland's First Friday Art March.

  • Weeping Time Plaque

    Savannah

    Historic marker close to the site of the largest slave auction in US history.