One day in Savannah

Day by day

1. Day 1: Forsyth Park and The historic squares

   Forsyth Park, The historic squares, River Street and Factor's Walk and Bonaventure Cemetery, then River Street in the evening.

   1. Morning

      Forsyth Park

      Walk down Bull Street through Chippewa, Madison and Monterey squares to reach the fountain; it is the classic Savannah route. Allow 1 hour.

   2. Late morning

      The historic squares

      Walk the full length of Bull Street, then return on Abercorn or Barnard to see different squares. Allow 2–3 hours.

   3. Lunch

      Lunch: Shrimp and grits

      Restaurants around the City Market, Broughton Street and River Street.

   4. Afternoon

      River Street and Factor's Walk

      Watch for the Waving Girl statue at the eastern end, then take the free ferry for the best view back at the bluff. Allow 1–2 hours.

   5. Late afternoon

      Bonaventure Cemetery

      Pick up a map at the entrance or join a volunteer-led tour; the cemetery is large and the notable graves are spread out. Allow 1.5–2 hours.

   6. Evening

      River Street

      Bars and live music in converted cotton warehouses, plus rooftop venues at Plant Riverside.

Before you go

If it rains

• Swap in Owens–Thomas House and Slave Quarters (North Historic District): A Telfair combination ticket covers this house, the Telfair Academy and the Jepson Center.
• Swap in Telfair Academy and Jepson Center (North Historic District): Visit the Jepson for modern art and the children's gallery, then cross the square for the period rooms at the Academy.
• Swap in Mercer Williams House (South Historic District): Even if you skip the tour, the view of the house across Monterey Square at dusk is one of the best in town.

Where to stay for this itinerary

Pace and daylight

The sights in this plan add up to roughly 6–8 hours of visiting over one day, before meals and getting between them. Daylight runs from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.2 hours in June, so in winter start early and keep museums for the afternoon.

Getting between stops: Walking. Walking is how to see Savannah: every few blocks opens onto another square, and most sights are within 25 minutes of each other.

More or fewer days

• 2 days in Savannah
• 3 days in Savannah

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