Savannah GA Tourism and Sightseeing

Savannah Vacations At a Glance

Best Time to Visit Savannah Georgia

Here, in Savannah, dramatic architecture from centuries ago mingles with trendy boutiques and microbreweries. Here, you can get lost in numerous art galleries or find yourself sipping sweet tea at a sidewalk café with your sweetheart. Whether you’re looking for laid-back luxury or seeing and doing as much as possible, Savannah is just the right speed for singles, couples and families perfect for visiting all year round.
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Average Savannah Weather

Here's some information that may be helpful in planning and packing:
Yearly Averages

Month	High	Low
January	63.3	37.9
February	63.1	40
March	69.9	46.8
April	77.8	54.1
May	84.2	62.3
June	88.6	68.5
July	90.8	71.5
August	90.1	71.4
September	85.6	67.6
October	77.8	55.9
November	69.5	45.5
December	62.5	39.4

Transportation

It's possible and fascinating to spend days simply strolling the nation's largest Landmark Historic District. But with so much more to see, you might opt for other transportation: Trolley Tours Savannah offers a variety of Trolley Tours. One of the best ways to learn about the Downtown Historic District’s history is to take one of the many Trolley Tours available. Most Trolley Tours offer the on/off pass, so you are able to explore the city on your own and get back on the trolley as you please! Horse Drawn Carriage Tours Taking a Horse Drawn Carriage Tour through Downtown Savannah can be both informative and romantic. Learn about the city as you are taken through the various squares and streets. Bring the whole family or just the two of you, and see Savannah at her very best! CAT The fare-free CAT Shuttle connects to most CAT routes serving Savannah and Chatham County. It offers convenient service from downtown hotels, inns and the Savannah Visitor Information Center to Savannah’s historic sites, squares, River Street, Savannah Belles Ferry, houses of worship and many other attractions throughout the year. The fare-free CAT Shuttle is comfortable and climate-controlled for all-weather service and all vehicles are wheelchair accessible. www.catchacat.org/shuttle.aspx City Parking Find information all about the City's Visitor Day Pass, Disability Parking, Smart Cards, Metered Parking and Enforcement by looking through the City Parking Guide. City owned and operated garage locations and details are also available in the guide for your convenience. http://savannahvisit.com/images/pdf/City_Parking.pdf

The "Dot" is a service of Savannah Mobility Management System – a public-private partnership created to help visitors, residents and commuters get around downtown in an interlinked system designed to enhance the Savannah Experience while reducing traffic and parking congestion. www.connectonthedot.com

RIVER STREET STREETCAR

• Thursday-Saturday: Noon-8 p.m.
• Authentic 1930s Melbourne, 54-passenger streetcar updated with environmentally-friendly green technology
• Seven stops along Historic River Street between Montgomery Street and the Waving Girl Landing
• Fully ADA-Accessible

• New 30-passenger shuttle vehicles
• 20 minutes or less wait between shuttles
• Serving 10 stops around the Historic District
• Connecting to municipal parking facilities, Visitor Centers, Streetcar and Ferry
• Operating 7 days a week, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
• Fully ADA-Accessible

• Modern passenger-only ferries, reminiscent of vessels seen in the harbor a century ago
• Named for Savannah’s “Belles”— strong women who shaped the city’s history
• Connecting downtown with Hutchinson Island and the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center
• Operating 7 days a week, from 7 a.m. to Midnight from the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center Landing (on Hutchinson Island adjacent to the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa) to City Hall Landing below City Hall adjacent to Hyatt Regency Savannah Hotel
• Waving Girl Landing in Morrell Park adjacent to the Savannah Marriott Riverfront Hotel

In-Season Costs

Savannah offers everything from gracious historic inns to charming beach houses that range from practical affordability to grand luxury. Whether you’re looking for a historic bed & breakfast, a chic, trendsetting hotel, or an affordable chain with all the comforts of home, Savannah has just the right accommodations for you.

Georgia Tourism - Savannah Attractions, Activities and Day Trips

Savannah has more than 40 cultural attractions and amusements to keep the inquisitive traveler busy. Savannah’s past is told in the many house museums and cultural centers that populate the Savannah area.

• The Andrew Low House
• The Coastal Heritage Society
• City Market
• Davenport House Museum
• Factors Walk and River Street
• The Georgia Historical Society
• Green-Meldrim House
• Jepson Center for the Arts Location: 207 W. York St.
• Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
• Massie Heritage Interpretation Center
• The Mercer-Williams House Museum
• Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home<
• The Oatland Island Education Center
• Owens-Thomas House
• River Street
• The Roundhouse Railroad Museum
• Savannah History Museum
• Savannah Ogeechee Canal Museum & Nature Center
• The Savannah Theater
• The Ships of the Sea Museum
• Tybee Lighthouse and Museum
• Tybee Island Marine Science Center
• Telfair Museum of Art
• Wormsloe State Historic Site
• Savannah’s Surrounding Communities
• Liberty County Georgia
• Richmond Hill
• Beaufort, South Carolina
• Hilton Head Island, South Carolina

Things to do in Savannah GA, Sightseeing and Savannah GA Tourism