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Charming Savannah is the picture of antebellum hospitality, thanks to period architecture and oak-lined streets. It’s tempting to spend your trip just relaxing on vast verandas and sipping mint juleps, but there are plenty of historical sites and museums to explore. Haunting (and possibly haunted) Bonaventure Cemetery is one of the hallmarks of the city, featuring beautiful obelisks, masses of flowers, and ivy-covered crypts. Dine on fresh seafood and creamy grits for a taste of Savannah home cooking.
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1. Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
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5.0 based on 9,384 reviews
The oldest Roman Catholic church in Georgia.
Reviewed By P5560OMamym
This enormous Cathedral is in the heart of historic Savannah and is an exotically prayerful & powerful landmark for which to visit, admire, study, film and light a candle.
2. Savannah Historic District
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5.0 based on 14,018 reviews
Savannah's picturesque historic district brings the traditional southern atmosphere to life.
Reviewed By mmwinters
The Savannah historic district will thrill those who love American history, especially colonial or civil war times; African American history; art and architecture; seafood or southern foods; trees and landscaping; fountains and sculptures. Several convenient modes of travel will help you get around - trolleys, horse-drawn carriages, Uber type services, and the free DOT bus system. Parking for cars is limited. I think it would be difficult to try to see things with your personal car. Be sure to wear a good pair of walking shoes and stay hydrated. It’s hard to recommend the “best” things to see and do. As a history lover, I wanted to see it ALL and hope to return someday to see the places I couldn’t get worked in. I think Savannah, budding and blooming in the spring, would be the most beautiful time to tour. August is very hot and humid, but bearable because the the sites are just so darned interesting and the beach is nearby!
3. Historic Savannah Theatre
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5.0 based on 3,265 reviews
Reviewed By 788debrac - Kissimmee, United States
This is our second time seeing this wonderful Christmas Show. The theater is beautifully restored Art Deco style with great history since the early 1800’s. We love the Christmas Tradition performance. So festive & entertaining. The cast are incredibly talented. We love how the show features dancing, singing, acrobatics, comedy & even children in their acts. The show was about 2 hours with a 15 minute intermission which was the perfect amount of time. We like the seats in first row balcony center & have a perfect view of everything on stage without being to close. The theater spaced out seating for Covid comfort. The concession stand serves the usual popcorn, candy & drinks however they also have wine & the most delicious warm peach cobbler.
4. Pin Point Heritage Museum
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5.0 based on 519 reviews
Reviewed By RunnerGirl53 - Columbia, United States
What an amazing experience! This unassuming heritage museum is fascinating-made even more interesting and educational by the wonderful guides who provided the history of the area and the Gullah/Geechee culture in a most engaging manner. After the tour, and the documentary included with the tour, I recommend going back through the buildings to read the displays and savor the atmosphere at your leisure.Leave some time to explore the "Company Store" (gift shop).
5. Webb Military Museum
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5.0 based on 426 reviews
Reviewed By mommabear980004 - Plymouth, United States
Gary has painstakingly assembled this collection spanning everything from the Revolution to Desert Storm and has it all displayed along with pictures of the soldiers who wore the uniforms, relevant newspapers and old letters (some of my favorites). He's generous with his time and information as well; this is a must-see I would say!
6. Colonial Park Cemetery
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4.5 based on 1,730 reviews
The city's oldest cemetery, with family plots dating back to the 1700s.
Reviewed By trmdwelk - Centreville, United States
Not only is this a beautiful place to stroll but it is packed with history all around! Best of all, the city has placed many historic markers that share the story of the many important Americans who rest here and even if all you do is go from marker to marker, you'll have a great visit. But don't miss two important elements of this resting ground, the first of which are the many headstones that have been separated from their owners, posted along the back wall, which tell moving stories on their own. Second, look for the several headstones "humorously modified" by Union soldiers in 1864-65, like the man who died at 143 years of age - it's a fun sort of treasure hunt!
7. Chippewa Square
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4.5 based on 575 reviews
Many historic attractions are located at this city square, which is named for the Battle of Chippewa in the War of 1812.
Reviewed By TheExplorerFamily - Somerset, United States
This pretty square is located on Bull Street – right in the path of several of our tour destinations. It was laid out in 1815, and named for the Battle of Chippewa during the War of 1812. In the center there is a 9-foor Bronze Statue of James Edward Oglethorpe – the great soldier and philanthropist who founded the Colony of Georgia. The four Lions at the corners of the huge base hold the Coat of Arms of Oglethorpe, plus the great Seals of the Colony of Georgia, the State of Georgia and the City of Savannah. The Statue faces Southward symbolizing the warding off the threat of Spain's imperial ambitions to the young colony. The artist who created this impressive Memorial Statue, completed in 1910, was one of America’s foremost sculptors – Daniel Chester French (very famous for his collaboration with Henry Bacon to create the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC). The Square is shady and soothing, and most people visit it expecting to see the bench occupied by Forrest Gump in the movie of the same name with Tom Hanks as the actor. Of course the famous bench was only there for the movie, and can be seen in the Museum of History near the Visitor Center. Just like the other lovely Squares, this one is also worth visiting.
8. First African Baptist Church
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4.5 based on 1,145 reviews
First African Baptist Church was organized in 1773 under the leadership of Reverend George Leile and established and constituted in December of 1777 as a body organized believers. Under the leadership of the 3rd Pastor Reverend Andrew C. Marshall, the congregation obtained the property where the present sanctuary stands. Marshall also organized the first black Sunday school in North America and changed the name of the church from “First Colored Baptist” to “First African Baptist”. The sanctuary was completed in 1859 under the direction of the 4th Pastor Reverend William J. Campbell. The ceiling of the church is in the design of a “Nine Patch Quilt” which represented that the church was a safe house for slaves. Beneath the lower auditorium floor is another finished sub floor which is known as the “Underground Railroad”. There is 4ft of height between both floors. The holes in the floor are in the shape of an African prayer symbol known as a Congolese Cosmogram that served a purpose of ventilation. First African Baptist Church has been a place of leadership and service since its inception. Reverend Emmanuel King Love, 6th Pastor, led the movement to establish Savannah State University, formerly known as Georgia State Industrial College for Colored Youth. Rev. Love also played a big role in the establishment of Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA and Paine College in Augusta, GA. During the time of segregation the church served as the largest gathering place for blacks and whites to meet. Visitors from all walks of life have visited out sanctuary and left inspired. TOUR RATES: Adults = $7.00; Seniors = $6.00; Students = $6.00; Children Ages 5 & Under = FREE. TOUR HOURS OF OPERATION: Tuesday - Saturday = 11:00 a.m. & 2:00p.m. Sunday = 1:00p.m.
Reviewed By nonamezim - Homer, United States
If you want to understand the faith and history of the oldest black congregation in the US, and spend about an hour being amazed that enslaved Africans in their “free” time built their own church than this tour is for you. Plan ahead to check tour times, you can’t just walk in. Beautiful stained glass windows, gleaming southern pine floors and the archives documents dating to the 1700s are wonderful. The tour guides are most often church members and are passionate about their ancestors and informative of the various roles the church leadership played in our history including the Underground Railroad. This was the highlight of my time in Savannah.
9. Lafayette Square
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4.5 based on 479 reviews
The Cathedral of St. John the Baptist dominates this city square.
Reviewed By Devannah - Savannah, United States
This is the PERFECT place to sit and relax while visiting Savannah! Beautiful Square with the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Andrew Low House and Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home all surrounding this square. These are all places you should visit while you are in Savannah and before or after you can stop and grab a bite just a few blocks away at Clary's! This is a great spot for photos to and not a busy as some of the other squares!
10. Massie Heritage Center
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4.5 based on 272 reviews
The Massie Heritage Center should be your first stop in Georgia's first city! Massie provides the best orientation for your visit with a 3D model of Savannah's entire Historic District, including three laser-lit narratives of the city's history projected onto the model. Massie's six exhibit rooms inside the historic 1856 Greek Revival school house offers visitors the unique opportunity to learn about Savannah's many architectural styles, the earliest inhabitants of the Georgia coast, the historic preservation movement in the city, and what school was like in the 1800s inside our authentic heritage classroom. We are located on beautiful Calhoun Square, Savannah's only architecturally original square, at the corner of Abercorn and Gordon streets. We look forward to seeing you!
Reviewed By travellerfromatown - Allentown, United States
I enjoyed our short visit, primarily because the docent ( even during COVID) took the time to explain how Savannah was laid out, enhancing the museum’s model and audio explanation. We also loved the classroom and information about schooling in the past. The architecture exhibition was basic, but informative for those who might be wandering Savannah and looking at all the styles of buildings.
