Welcome to Savannah

Welcome to Savannah, the sultry and mysterious "Belle" of the Southeastern coast. Savannah captivates the suitors that come to call with her natural beauty, eccentric charm and traditional Southern Hospitality -- because Savannah is genteel, gracious and captivating. Savannah is the beautifully preserved hidden treasure of the Low Country. Come unlock the history, romance and beauty that lies within. Explore every nook and cranny because you are her guest and Savannah loves sharing her treasures with you.

Telfair Museum of Art

The Telfair Museum of Art traces its history from 1886 when the Telfair family home opened to the public as an art museum and school. It now boasts three diverse sites -- the original building, the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, a National Historic Landmark building; the Owens-Thomas House, also a National Historic Landmark; and the recently completed Jepson Center for the Arts, a contemporary building which houses 20th- and 21st-century art.

Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace

The Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace - a Girl Scout national center in Savannah, Georgia - has something to offer everyone. It is the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of Girl Scouts of the USA, who was affectionately known by her family and friends as "Daisy." Guests experience a taste of Victorian family life through guided tours of the Wayne-Gordon house, the home to four generations of Gordons. The house is the setting for a family story entwined in the history of Savannah and the United States.

Laurel Grove Cemetery

Laurel Grove Cemetery is located on the west side of Savannah on a portion of the former Springfield Plantation. Named after the native laurel oak trees which once inhabited the site, the cemetery was developed in 1850 as the Old Cemetery, the Old Jewish Cemetery, Potter’s Field, and the Old Negro Cemetery approached capacity. The cemetery was developed as a segregated cemetery and today is managed as two cemeteries: Laurel Grove North and Laurel Grove South. Both cemeteries are well-maintained park-like public open spaces with historical and cultural significance.

Scores of stores in Savannah

Antiques, boutiques, fine art and high fashion: you’ll find it all in and around Savannah. Surrounding the historic squares, you’ll find trendy shops featured in fashionable magazines, funky old stores full of fun and gallery after gallery, each different from the last. The Ellis Square area surrounds the old City Market, now a bustling center of artists' studios and specialty shops. And of course, Savannah has shopping malls anchored by big-name retailers, and a fair share of popular national chains.

The 41 foot twin turbo diesel has a maximum capacity of 48 people. The tour boat is located in Savannah, Georgia at the Heart of River Street. Dolphin Magic Tours invites you to come aboard, sit back and relax and enjoy a full featured narrated tour of Savannah's Riverfront, waving Girl, Fort Jackson and Fort Pulaski. Each cruise is one and a half to two hours long. Their season runs from March to November. You should not miss this opportunity and take part on this incredible tour along Savannah's River Street- don't forget your camera.

City Market - the Art & Soul of Savannah

Savannah's City Market is not a place you visit. It's a place you discover and explore. A place that's romantic, historic, serene and exciting. A place where there's always something new to encounter, something different to find, something hidden to uncover. You may have to look around a corner, behind an old door or up a remote staircase. But that's just part of the charm and what makes Savannah's City Market so special.

Chartered by the Georgia General Assembly in 1839, the Georgia Historical Society is a private, non-profit organization that serves as the historical society for the people of Georgia. Headquartered in Savannah, Georgia's first city, the Society is the oldest cultural institution in the state and one of the oldest historical organizations in the nation. For 160 years, GHS has fulfilled its mission and vision to collect, preserve, and share Georgia history through a variety of exciting educational outreach programs and research services.

Everyone who enters River Street Sweets is encouraged to fully enjoy the experience. Customers are always invited to watch the products being made, talk to the cooks on duty, and sample the candy. No customer should be able to leave without feeling they have really experienced something unique. As a family, Pam, Jennifer, and Tim Strickland take great pride in providing their customers with only the finest Southern candies they can produce. The future of River Street Sweets is certain to include additional candy stores in major Southern cities and other tourist oriented areas.

For thousands of visitors every year, Savannah is a walk back through American history. Savannah's historic district, the nation's largest, is an architectural diorama of America's 13th colonies. Hidden within the city's Spanish moss draped majestic oaks and other natural treasures lays 17 Hundred 90, Savannah's oldest inn. 17 Hundred 90 has been a gourmet tradition in Savannah for over a century and has been acclaimed as "the most elegant restaurant in Savannah" by Gourmet Magazine.