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Romantic things to do in Savannah
Ideas for a couples' trip, from small moments to a special day out.
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Quick answer
Savannah's mossy squares, candlelit restaurants and historic inns make it one of the classic Southern couples' escapes. The best moments are slow: an evening walk under the oaks, a carriage ride or sunset on the river. Couples tend to stay in South Historic District.
Key facts
- Romantic ideas
- 6
- Couple-friendly sights
- 2
- Area for couples
- South Historic District
- Best months
- November
Romantic ideas
1.Evening walk down Jones Street
Walk the brick sidewalks under the oaks of Jones Street, then through Monterey Square as the gas lamps come on.
2.Carriage ride through the squares
Horse-drawn carriage tours leave from the City Market area and wind slowly through the historic district.
3.Wormsloe at dawn
Drive out early to have the 2.4 km oak avenue almost to yourselves.
4.Rooftop sunset
Several hotel rooftop bars near the river look across the bluff and passing ships.
5.Historic inn stay
Book a room in a restored mansion inn on one of the southern squares, many with evening wine receptions.
6.Tybee sunset
Watch the sun go down over the marsh from the back river side of Tybee Island.
Sights couples love
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Historic site · Isle of Hope
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
Experience · River Street and Plant Riverside
Savannah Belles Ferry
Ride across and straight back at sunset for a free harbour view, and watch for large container ships.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Views
- Couples
Where couples should stay
$$$$ · Best for couples, quiet stays, luxury and culture
South Historic District
South of Oglethorpe Avenue, the squares become quieter and the houses grander: Madison, Chippewa, Monterey and Lafayette squares, the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist and tree-tunnelled Jones Street. Accommodation is mostly inns and bed-and-breakfasts in restored mansions, ideal for slow walks and evening strolls.
- Good
- The prettiest streets in the city; Historic inns with character; Walkable to both the river and Forsyth Park
- Watch out
- Few large hotels; Restaurants are more spread out
- Nearby
- Monterey Square, Mercer Williams House, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Jones Street
Romantic day trips
- Beaufort, South Carolina (About 1 hour 15 minutes by car) — A quiet antebellum river town with a waterfront park, oak-lined streets of grand houses and Gullah heritage on nearby St.
- Jekyll Island (About 1 hour 30 minutes by car) — A state-owned island once used as a winter club by wealthy families, with a restored historic district, Driftwood Beach's sun-bleached fallen trees and the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.
- Cumberland Island (About 2 hours by car plus a 45-minute ferry) — Georgia's largest barrier island is a national seashore with wild horses, empty beaches, maritime forest and the ruins of the Carnegie family's Dungeness mansion.
For dinner
Share local specialities such as Shrimp and grits, Southern fried chicken, family style and Lowcountry boil. Tybee seafood spots are casual; shorts and sandals are fine.
Questions travellers ask
+Is Savannah romantic?
Savannah's mossy squares, candlelit restaurants and historic inns make it one of the classic Southern couples' escapes. The best moments are slow: an evening walk under the oaks, a carriage ride or sunset on the river.
+What is the most romantic thing to do in Savannah?
Evening walk down Jones Street: Walk the brick sidewalks under the oaks of Jones Street, then through Monterey Square as the gas lamps come on.
+Where should couples stay in Savannah?
South Historic District: Quiet squares, Jones Street and grand townhouses towards Forsyth Park.