Location: Savannah
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Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Savannah, Georgia (GA)
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.
Restaurants in Savannah
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 College of Art and Design
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5.0 based on 116 reviews
Reviewed By Queenbia22 - Montreal, Canada
Great little intro to the SCAD and it’s history! What a great school and a big part of Savannah’s history and culture
3. Mickve Israel Temple
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5.0 based on 1,147 reviews
The third oldest Jewish congregation and the only neo-gothic Jewish sanctuary in the U. S. We offer tours that include our historic sanctuary and museum with many historic artifacts including two Torahs written in the 1400's (probably the oldest in the U.S.), a Jewish food festival (last Sunday in October), destination weddings and services every Friday, Saturday and holidays. See our website for calendar of events.
Reviewed By krquilts - Willis, United States
Unique sanctuary, informative and knowledgeable guide, and a small museum with 700 year old artifacts. Learned so much that I was not aware of.
4. 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.
5. 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).
6. 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!
7. Ghost Coast Distillery
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5.0 based on 163 reviews
Ghost Coast Distillery's Cocktail Room is open at its home in vibrant Downtown Savannah. Come see how we make some of the South’s finest craft spirits, while learning about the history of drink and revelry in our fine city. Have a drink in our Cocktail Room, where over 20 different liquors and cordials are available to taste!
Reviewed By auntkid - Newark, United States
A distillery in Savannah? Who knew. Took the tour last year which was an education. Cocktail bar offered specials. I asked for a smoked manhattan, off the menu, but bartender created a taste treat for me! I purchased 3 bottles for shipment home (to California). Bottles arrived in perfect condition. Once shelter in place is over, a tour & tasting should be on your Savannah list.
8. SCADstory
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5.0 based on 251 reviews
Haven't you ever dreamed an impossible dream? Step into SCADstory - an immersive 4D experience that tells a universal tale of the dreamer in us all. SCADstory carries guests on an unexpected journey through SCAD history, across four decades of beauty, design, and invention. With the magic of 25 SCAD disciplines - from animation to themed entertainment design - this is a journey like no other.
Reviewed By kashley111 - Dothan, United States
This was a great exhibit/ story about SCAD. We really enjoyed all the special effects, animation, storytelling, and interactive parts. The staff was great! Highly recommend!
9. Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
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4.5 based on 728 reviews
The museum is located in the historic William Scarbrough House in Historic District of Savannah. The collection includes model ships and maritime artifacts from the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum also features the largest private garden in the Historic District of Savannah. The gardens take up a whole city block and are free to the public + wifi. Admission to the museum is under $10 + free parking lot!
Reviewed By D836DOtimh
Well worth the time, in our opinion. Beautiful scrimshaw exhibit, along with other artifacts and navigation aids of which I hadn;t been aware.
10. Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home
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4.5 based on 178 reviews
Where writer Flannery O'Connor spent her childhood, during the Great Depression on Savannah's LaFayette Square. Off-hour, group, and private tours are available by request.
Reviewed By SarahG-AVLLit - Asheville, United States
If you're a literary tourist, this is a stop you don't want to miss! This is a unique opportunity to see an immaculately restored middle class home from the Depression era. The guides are well versed in the history of the home, its restoration, and the life and career of its most famous resident. We had a great time and were glad we made this stop!
