Like the unexpected stories told on our ghost tours, Savannah offers unusual experiences Opens in a new window you don't want to miss. It's a small, fun city with lots of restaurants, bars, and entertainment venues to keep you busy. It offers pleasant, warm temperatures (although I've been told that summers can be overwhelmingly hot) and its southern charm is sure to enthrall you. When you're tired of shopping and drinking, head to Rousakis Riverfront Plaza for sweeping views of the Savannah River and the colorful Savannah Belles ferries that come and go from Hutchinson Island.
We also pay homage to the enslaved families represented by the African American Memorial, one of the few sites in Savannah that explicitly references Savannah's role in the slave trade (here are several more). One of my all-time favorite restaurants on the planet and, without a doubt, one of the most popular restaurants in Savannah. Spend a quiet afternoon on Savannah's historic River Street and explore the shops and restaurants found in the old cotton warehouses that line the cobblestone street. Savannah is the perfect destination to explore for a long weekend, and three days in Savannah are perfect.
Rent a bike and enjoy coastal views on McQueen's Island Trail, located 16 miles east of Savannah. The trail meanders through white sand and pasture, and sometimes borders the southern channel of the Savannah River. Ride your Subaru Crosstrek from Savannah to Tybee Island, which is close enough for a morning excursion. It's one of my favorite places to be, but yes, the fact that Savannah is considered “unsafe” is quite true.
I always thought New Orleans was the most haunted city in the United States, but based on your stories, it seems that Savannah makes NOLA run for its money. Known as “Savannah's beach,” Tybee Island is the perfect place to sunbathe and splash in the waves. The Owens-Thomas House is the main recommendation of the Savannah architectural tour and admission is included in Telfair museums, including the Jepson Arts Center, which I mention below. If you're staying in historic downtown Savannah, as I recommended earlier, you can get practically anywhere on foot.
Most of Savannah's tourist attractions are just a short distance from the riverfront, and it's easy to explore the city on foot.
