Historic Downtown Savannah Travel Guide

Savannah

A brick archway, a playground with slides, and a brick building in the background.
A row of historic brick buildings with arched windows and a black wrought iron fence.
A row of red brick townhouses with green shutters, a car parked on the street, and a tree in the foreground.
A pedestrian bridge over a canal with cars parked below.
A historic building with a balcony, a street with cyclists, and pedestrians.

Stay near popular Historic Downtown Savannah attractions

A brick building with a striped awning and a sign that reads "River House Seafood".

River Street

9.2/10 (18,692 reviews)
Appreciate local artwork in a gallery, shop for boutique fashionable clothing and dine in excellent restaurants on this street in downtown Savannah.
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Things to do

90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

Rp746.863
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
Tybee Island Dolphin Tour

Tybee Island Dolphin Tour

Rp1.318.530
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Tybee Island Dolphin Tour
Genteel & Bard Savannah History & Ghost Tours

Genteel and Bard's Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour

Rp625.065
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Genteel and Bard's Savannah Dark History and Ghost Encounter Walking Tour
Tourists inside the American Prohibition Museum in Savannah

The American Prohibition Museum Entrance Ticket

Rp353.251
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The American Prohibition Museum Entrance Ticket
Savannah Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Self-Guided Savannah Walking Audio Tour

Rp267.706
per traveller
88% of travellers recommend
Self-Guided Savannah Walking Audio Tour
Wormsloe Plantation & Bonaventure Cemetery Tour

Bonaventure Cemetery and Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour

Rp1.318.530
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Bonaventure Cemetery and Wormsloe State Historic Site Tour
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Where to stay in Historic Downtown Savannah

Find the best Historic Downtown Savannah areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A river with a white boat, a large golden dome building, and a mix of modern and historic architecture along the waterfront.

Historic District - North

If you're spending some time in Historic District - North, River Street and Chippewa Square are top sights worth seeing.

A row of yellow and white colonial-style houses with green shutters and white trim, surrounded by lush greenery and a brick pathway.

Midtown

Gourmet restaurants interesting history and top sights from Starland District to Grayson Stadium – discover Midtown, a destination also famous for its shopping.

A lighthouse, a water tower, and a residential area with houses and greenery.

Wilmington Island

Visitors to Wilmington Island appreciate its beaches. A visit to Oatland Island Wildlife Center and Island Miniature Golf and Games might round out your trip if you're looking to see more of the area.

A tree-lined road with moss-covered trees and a water body on the side.
Photo by Erick Sillitoe
Open Photo by Erick Sillitoe

Moon River District

While visiting Moon River District, you might make a stop by sights like Butter Bean Beach and Wormsloe Historic Site.

A sunset over a calm lake with a wooden pier and a boat.
Photo by Erick Sillitoe
Open Photo by Erick Sillitoe

Whitemarsh Island

When in Whitemarsh Island, you can plan a visit to Oatland Island Wildlife Center and Savannah Bend Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Historic Downtown Savannah Travel Guide