Outdoors · Savannah · United States
6 best outdoor things to do in Savannah
Parks, viewpoints and open-air sights for the dry, bright days.
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Quick answer
Start with Forsyth Park, Bonaventure Cemetery and Wormsloe State Historic Site. Together the 6 picks below take roughly 7–8 hours across 6 areas; 3 are free.
Key facts
- Places in this guide
- 6
- Free entry
- 3
- Time to see them all
- 7–8 hours
- Areas
- Victorian District and Forsyth Park, Thunderbolt and Isle of Hope
Outdoors in Savannah
Park · Victorian District and Forsyth Park
1.Forsyth Park
Walk down Bull Street through Chippewa, Madison and Monterey squares to reach the fountain; it is the classic Savannah route.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
Historic site · Thunderbolt
2.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.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
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Historic site · Isle of Hope
3.Wormsloe State Historic Site
Arrive early in the morning for the oak avenue with soft light and no cars in the frame.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Photo spot
- History
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Couples
Historic site · Cockspur Island
4.Fort Pulaski National Monument
Stop on the way to Tybee Island and check the schedule for ranger talks and cannon-firing demonstrations.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Kids
- Outdoors
Historic site · North Historic District
5.Colonial Park Cemetery
Visit by day for the inscriptions; at night the gates close and tours stop outside.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Outdoors
Museum · Pin Point
6.Pin Point Heritage Museum
Pair it with Wormsloe, about 15 minutes away, for a half-day south of town.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Off the beaten path
- Nature
Grouped by area
| Area | Places | Time needed |
|---|---|---|
| Victorian District and Forsyth Park | Forsyth Park | 1 hour |
| Thunderbolt | Bonaventure Cemetery | 1.5–2 hours |
| Isle of Hope | Wormsloe State Historic Site | 1.5–2 hours |
| Cockspur Island | Fort Pulaski National Monument | 1.5 hours |
| North Historic District | Colonial Park Cemetery | 30 minutes |
| Pin Point | Pin Point Heritage Museum | 1 hour |
Booking and timing
Of these 6, 3 free, 3 low cost. None needs booking far in advance. The longest visit is Bonaventure Cemetery; group the rest by area to save travel time.
How to fit them into 2 half-days
Grouped by area and kept to about four hours each, so you walk more than you ride.
- Half-day 1 (Victorian District and Forsyth Park, Thunderbolt and Isle of Hope): Forsyth Park → Bonaventure Cemetery → Wormsloe State Historic Site, at least 4 hours.
- Half-day 2 (Cockspur Island, North Historic District and Pin Point): Fort Pulaski National Monument → Colonial Park Cemetery → Pin Point Heritage Museum, at least 3 hours.
The best months to be outside
- November: highs of 21°C (70°F), about 6 rainy days, moderate crowds. Crisp, sunny and comfortable for long walks; Thanksgiving week is busy.
- April: highs of 26°C (79°F), about 6 rainy days, very busy crowds. Warm and dry with long evenings; one of the best months but busy on weekends.
- October: highs of 26°C (79°F), about 6 rainy days, busy crowds. Lower humidity and pleasant warmth; ghost tours are especially popular around Halloween.
The neighbourhoods they are in
- North Historic District — City Market, Ellis Square and the shops of Broughton Street
- Victorian District and Forsyth Park — Painted Victorian houses and the city's big park with its white fountain
- Starland District — Murals, food trucks, vintage shops and student energy south of Forsyth Park
More of Savannah
Questions travellers ask
+Where should I start in Savannah?
Forsyth Park. Savannah's largest park covers about 12 hectares at the southern edge of the historic district, with a white cast-iron fountain from 1858, live-oak paths, a Confederate memorial, playgrounds and a fragrant garden.
+Which of these are free in Savannah?
Forsyth Park, Bonaventure Cemetery and Colonial Park Cemetery.