Savannah, GA
Plan a trip to Savannah
Twenty-two squares laid out on a grid, which makes this the rare southern city you can see entirely on foot. Two days covers it.
- Weekend getaways
- Couples
- Bachelorette parties
- History
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Savannah at a glance
Most trips run 2 to 3 days. This page covers the 4 stops worth anchoring a plan around, 3 neighborhoods to base yourself in, and what the timing looks like across the year — then you can turn any of it into a mapped Savannah itinerary you can edit and share.
- How long
- 2–3 days
- When to go
- March to May, when the azaleas bloom, and October to November. Summer is hot and humid with afternoon storms. St. Patrick's Day in March is one of the largest celebrations in the country and fills the city.
- Getting around
- Walk. The historic district is about one square mile, and a free DOT shuttle loops it. A car is only needed for the cemetery and the beach.
What to build the plan around
- 1
Forsyth Park
The fountain at the north end anchors the historic district. Start walks here and head toward the river.
- 2
The squares
Chippewa, Monterey, and Lafayette are the prettiest. A loop connecting six of them takes about an hour.
- 3
Bonaventure Cemetery
Fifteen minutes east, oak-shaded and enormous. Go in the morning.
- 4
Tybee Island
Twenty minutes to the beach, with a pier, a lighthouse, and casual seafood.
Where to stay in Savannah
- Historic District
- Inside the squares, walk to everything, most of the inns worth booking.
- Starland District
- Newer restaurants and bars south of Forsyth, priced lower.
- Tybee Island
- Beach base if the trip is half sand, at the cost of driving in for dinner.
Savannah planning questions
- How many days do you need in Savannah?
- 2 to 3 days. Two days covers the squares, the river, and two good dinners. A third day adds Tybee or a day trip to Charleston.
- What is the best time to visit Savannah?
- March to May, when the azaleas bloom, and October to November. Summer is hot and humid with afternoon storms. St. Patrick's Day in March is one of the largest celebrations in the country and fills the city.
- Where should I stay in Savannah?
- Three areas cover most trips — Historic District (inside the squares, walk to everything, most of the inns worth booking); Starland District (newer restaurants and bars south of forsyth, priced lower); Tybee Island (beach base if the trip is half sand, at the cost of driving in for dinner). Pick based on whether you'd rather walk to dinner or pay less per night.
- How do you get around Savannah?
- Walk. The historic district is about one square mile, and a free DOT shuttle loops it. A car is only needed for the cemetery and the beach.
- What should I see first in Savannah?
- Start with Forsyth Park, The squares, Bonaventure Cemetery. Forsyth Park is the one to schedule first: the fountain at the north end anchors the historic district. Start walks here and head toward the river.
- Can I build a Savannah itinerary automatically?
- Yes. Describe the trip — length, pace, who's coming — and Arriv builds a Savannah itinerary with real, mapped venues you can reorder or replace. It's free to run, and you only sign in to save it or share it with your group.