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.

В Саванне нет недостатка в жутких историях и домах с привидениями для экскурсий. Дом Sorrel Weed House — один из самых посещаемых привидениями домов в стране, поэтому вполне логично, что он появился в нашем списке остановок, особенно для тура Grave Encounters Tour. Дом также является прекрасным примером архитектуры и дизайна, которыми славился довоенный период.

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

Massie Heritage Center — старейшая непрерывно действующая школа в Джорджии. Открытый в 1856 году, центр предлагает «класс девятнадцатого века», где ученики переживают школьный день так, как будто они в конце 1800-х годов. Для всех остальных посетителей Massie Center есть множество артефактов, о которых можно узнать, и экспонатов, которые можно осмотреть.

Собор Святого Иоанна Крестителя известен своей ролью в ежегодном параде в честь Дня Святого Патрика, а также своим рейтингом популярного места проведения свадеб. Собор расположен на углу улицы Аберкорн и выходит на площадь Лафайет. Если не проводится церемония или месса, посетителям разрешается осмотреть собор, постоять под потрясающими витражами и побродить по скамьям.

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!

Еще одно знаковое здание в Саванне — City Hall. Здание открылось в 1905 году, но его уникальный золотой купол изначально был медным. Расположенный прямо у Bay Street и Factors Walk, City Hall также находится в двух шагах от множества других популярных мест в центре города, таких как City Market и 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!