Savannah
Savannah is similar to Charleston, South Carolina, with its Spanish moss, Southern accents, and eerie cemeteries. However, this city, located around 100 miles to the south, has a peculiar side. Students from Savannah College of Art and Design mingle with paranormal investigators and preservationists, and Southern eateries coexist on the same street blocks as hip cafés and renovated theaters.
In the real crime novel "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil," the eccentric individuals speak for themselves. As Tom Hanks memorably said in the "Forrest Gump" movie set in Savannah, perhaps history or nightlife are.
One of the oldest Black churches in North America is located in Savannah, and Fort Pulaski served as a safe haven for enslaved persons trying to flee to freedom during the antebellum period. But Savannah understands how to make tourists have a good time, whether they are in town to immerse themselves in history, view the sites, taste some delectable Southern food, or spend a few evenings bar-hopping.
Location: Chatham county, southeastern Georgia, U.S.
Rankings:
- #1 in Best Relaxing Getaways in the USA
- #1 in Best Places to Visit in Georgia
- #1 in Best Cheap Romantic Getaways
- #10 in Best Romantic Getaways in the USA
- #14 in Best Weekend Getaways in the South
- #15 in Best Foodie Cities in the U.S.
- #27 in Best Places to Visit in the USA
Best Things to Do:
- Forsyth Park
- History Tours
- Savannah City Market
Best Months to Visit: March to July
