When people reach Chippewa Square, they usually feel like something’s missing from the iconic landmark. Known by locals and tourists alike as the “Forrest Gump” square, Chippewa Square doesn’t actually have a bench like in the movie, but it’s certainly famous nonetheless! Just a stone’s throw from the famous-yet-benchless square is the Savannah Theatre, which opened in 1818. This theatre is the oldest one in the country and still produces shows nightly.

In Savannah gibt es jede Menge Gruselgeschichten und Spukhäuser, die man besichtigen kann. Das Sorrel Weed House ist eines der am meisten von Geistern heimgesuchten Häuser des Landes, daher ist es nur passend, dass es auf unserer Liste der Stopps steht, insbesondere für die Grave Encounters Tour. Das Haus ist außerdem ein wunderschönes Beispiel für die Architektur und das Design, für die die Antebellum-Zeit bekannt war.

Arguably one of the most important stops in Savannah, Forsyth Park’s picturesque flowers, foliage, and fountain encourage you to pause and stroll for a while. Snap a photo in front of Savannah’s iconic fountain (the one that turns green around St. Patrick’s Day!). Walk the perimeter of the park and take in the sights of Savannah’s architecture or sit for a spell under one of the many live oak trees

Das Massie Heritage Center ist die älteste Schule in Georgia, die noch immer in Betrieb ist. Das 1856 eröffnete Zentrum bietet ein „Klassenzimmer des 19. Jahrhunderts“, in dem die Schüler einen Schultag erleben, als wären sie im späten 19. Jahrhundert. Für alle anderen Besucher des Massie Center gibt es jede Menge Artefakte zu entdecken und Ausstellungen anzuschauen.

Die Kathedrale des Heiligen Johannes des Täufers ist bekannt für ihre Rolle bei der jährlichen Parade zum St. Patrick’s Day und gilt als beliebter Ort für Hochzeiten. Die Kathedrale befindet sich an einer Ecke der Abercorn Street und bietet Blick auf den Lafayette Square. Wenn keine Zeremonie oder Messe stattfindet, können Besucher die Kathedrale besichtigen, unter den atemberaubenden Buntglasfenstern stehen und zwischen den Kirchenbänken umherwandern.

The Pirates’ House. Offering quite the contrast to the other locations on this list, The Pirates’ House opened in 1753…to real-life pirates! The inn was used by travelers and sailors, looking to rest on solid ground after roaming the seas. Although no pirates frequent the establishment now, the building serves as a restaurant, so it’s still full of boisterous, happy guests.

Take another step back in time when you visit the Owens-Thomas House. This mansion with its adjoining slave quarters, carriage house, and fragrant gardens were built in 1819. Guests are invited to tour the grounds to learn about the complicated, unfortunate relationship between those with and without power. The rooms are outfitted with period furniture and decorations and a few interactive exhibits.

Just a few blocks from the Owens-Thomas House sits the other two parts of the Telfair Museum family: the Jepson Center and Telfair Academy. The Jepson Center is Savannah’s art museum, a breathtakingly modern building home to both permanent collections and temporary exhibits. (Children can play in the Artzeum and and engage with the pieces in the interactive Techspace.) The Telfair Academy is another art museum, except this one has rooms decorated in 19th century décor as well as 19th and 20th century American and European art.

Reynolds Square is the epitome of Savannah’s squares. This particular block of land is filled with moss-covered live oaks and holds a statue of John Wesley, the founder of Methodism. However, the square is actually named after Georgia’s first governor, John Reynolds. Nearby you’ll find the deliciously famous Leopold’s Ice Cream, The Ole Pink House, and the Lucas Theatre. Eat some food, indulge in some ice cream, catch a show, then hop back on the trolley!

Nowadays, passersby are driving cars rather than horse-and-buggy, but the experience of wandering the aisles and checking out local vendors is quite similar!

Ein weiteres ikonisches Gebäude in Savannah ist das Rathaus. Das Gebäude wurde 1905 eröffnet, aber seine einzigartige goldene Kuppel war ursprünglich aus Kupfer. Das Rathaus liegt direkt an der Bay Street und dem Factors Walk und ist auch nur einen Steinwurf von vielen anderen beliebten Orten in der Innenstadt entfernt, wie dem City Market und dem Ellis Square.

Franklin Square is a last-but-not-least stop. If you’ve ridden the trolley around the entire city, you’ll have seen all that the city has to offer and still end up right in the heart of Savannah. Franklin Square (designed in 1790 and named after Benjamin Franklin) is adjacent to City Market and Ellis Square and just a few blocks up from Bay Street and River Street.

Cruise along the Savannah River and see Savannah from a different perspective!