Savannah is home to one of the largest historic districts in the United States, where you can take a scenic stroll unlike anywhere else in the region. As you walk the streets lined with countless architecturally-significant buildings nestled under giant oak trees draped with Spanish moss, it may feel like you are in a live painting!
If the timing is right, take advantage of the annual Tour of Homes & Gardens, when many of these structural masterpieces open to the public. Continue your stroll along River Street, where you’ll find more than 70 restaurants, shops and art galleries, many of which are located in converted cotton warehouses. It will be hard not to love the sights of the riverfront and cobblestone streets that frame it all.
Sun and sand are also easily accessible – just head east to Tybee Island, where a pristine three-mile beach is perfect for your relaxing day of sunbathing, swimming and people watching. If you crave a little adventure, the boat cruises, fishing excursions, kayaking and bike riding will be worth your while. Take in more of Savannah’s historic charm at Bonaventure Cemetery. Pay tribute to fallen soldiers, local poets and famous musicians, as you marvel at beautiful monuments, statues and headstones as you walk the grounds.
The Andrew Low House has been standing strong since 1848 and is one of the most popular historical sites in Savannah today. Built by cotton tycoon Andrew Low, it was also the residence of Juliette Gordon Low, Andrew’s daughter-in-law and founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA. Stop by to admire the beautiful iron and brick architecture, then step inside for a tour where you will walk the same halls that Robert E. Lee and William Makepeace Thackeray once did. Located in the heart of Savannah's historic district, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist is one of the oldest Roman Catholic Churches in Georgia. This is yet another architectural masterpiece with an interior embellished with stained glass windows, stunning murals, marble railings and an organ that accentuates the building’s acoustics.
If you are looking for southern appeal, unparalleled history and amazing sights and sounds for your next vacation, start planning your trip to Savannah today. Choice Hotels is pleased to offer you the accommodations you need as you make memories in one of the most treasured cities in all of Georgia. Book your hotel room now!