Map of Savannah, Georgia

The Hostess City of the South

Founded in 1733 by General James Oglethorpe, this port city was once presented to President Lincoln as a Christmas present from General Sherman. Savannah, Georgia has since become an eclectic blend of colonial history and modern day culture.

With our map in hand let us guide you through history: start at the Savannah Visitor Information Center, stop downstairs at the Savannah History Museum, next door to the restored 1860's Central of Georgia railroad station, then on to the original 21 squares, John Wesley's statue, the First African Baptist Church, the home of Juliette Gordon Low (founder of Girl Scouts), the Waving Girl, the mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Museum, to the Savannah, Georgia of today.

In the historic district you will explore City Market, tour River Street and Bay Street, marvel at the beauty of Savannah's 21 squares, admire the period architecture of the stately historic homes and buildings, imagine the auctioneer at the old Cotton Exchange, be awed by the many old churches, see history in the beautiful cemeteries, dine at the finest restaurants and cafes, browse the many shops and galleries, and stay at fine hotels or one of the many historic B & Bs.

Follow the path of "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" to the Mercer House, Bonaventure Cemetery, or maybe see Lady Chablis perform. Relive Civil War history at Fort Pulaski and Fort Jackson. Watch super tankers steam up the Savannah River from a table at a River Street restaurant. Plan your trip to be a part of Savannah's giant St. Patrick's Day celebration (one of the largest in the nation). Ride by horse and carriage through the Historic District, or take a guided trolley tour. take a spring home tour and enjoy the beautiful azaleas of spring, listen to the Savannah Symphony and other performers in the Johnny Mercer Theater or Savannah Civic Center, watch live presentations at one of our theaters or an outdoor Shakespearean play in Forsyth Park. For the sports minded there is endless golf, boating, fishing, and the Savannah Sand Gnats professional baseball at Grayson Stadium.

Don't forget to visit the beaches and lighthouse at Tybee Island, play a round of golf on Wilmington or Hutchinson Island (site of the new Savannah International Trade and Convention Center), or catch a movie, shop the malls, and discover the fine restaurants of midtown and the south side. Take a day trip to Hilton Head for golf, shopping, and beaches, and enjoy historic Beaufort on the way.

At the end of your visit, pack The Best Little Map of Savannah, Georgia as a keepsake, and head for Savannah International Airport, Amtrak, I-16 to I-95, or across the Talamadge Bridge on Route 17 toward Hilton Head and Charleston, South Carolina.

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