Shopping · Savannah · United States
Shopping in Savannah
Shopping streets, markets and souvenirs worth the suitcase space.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: John Muir, Public domain
Quick answer
Broughton Street is the main shopping street, mixing national chains with local boutiques, while SCAD's shop sells work by students and alumni. River Street and the City Market are for candy, gifts and souvenirs. Best souvenirs: Pralines, SCAD design pieces and Tupelo honey.
Key facts
- Shopping areas
- 4
- Markets
- 1
- Top souvenir
- Pralines
Where to shop
Broughton Street
Downtown's main street of fashion stores, local boutiques and Leopold's ice cream.
City Market
Galleries, artists' studios and gift shops around open courtyards.
River Street
Candy kitchens, souvenir shops and riverfront galleries.
Whitaker Street
Smaller design and fashion boutiques between Broughton Street and Forsyth Park.
Markets
Forsyth Farmers Market
Saturday morning market at the south end of Forsyth Park, with produce, honey and baked goods.
What to buy
Pralines
Boxes of pecan pralines from River Street candy kitchens.
SCAD design pieces
Jewellery, prints and homeware made by SCAD students and graduates.
Tupelo honey
Regional honey sold at markets and specialty shops.
Haint blue souvenirs
Prints, pottery and textiles in Savannah's signature porch-ceiling blue.
Local hot sauce and spice mixes
Lowcountry seasoning and sauces to recreate a seafood boil at home.
Food and drink to take home
Edible souvenirs travel best when they are dry or sealed: consider Pralines, Leopold's ice cream, Peach cobbler and Chatham Artillery Punch. Candy kitchens along River Street and around the City Market. Check your home country's rules on bringing food and drink back.
Shopping by neighbourhood
| Area | Price level | Character |
|---|---|---|
| North Historic District | $$$ | City Market, Ellis Square and the shops of Broughton Street |
| South Historic District | $$$$ | Quiet squares, Jones Street and grand townhouses towards Forsyth Park |
| Victorian District and Forsyth Park | $$ | Painted Victorian houses and the city's big park with its white fountain |
| Starland District | $$ | Murals, food trucks, vintage shops and student energy south of Forsyth Park |
| Hutchinson Island | $$$ | Resort hotel and golf across the river, reached by free ferry |
| Tybee Island | $$$ | Beach town with a lighthouse, pier and casual seafood shacks |
Paying and bargaining
Prices are in USD. Tip 18–20% at sit-down restaurants, $1–$2 per drink at bars, 15–20% for taxis, pedicabs and ride-hailing, and a few dollars per person for walking and ghost-tour guides.
- Greet people on the street and in shops; Savannahians are friendly and expect a 'hello'.
When to shop
Shops and markets are quietest in January; the busiest months are March–April.
- February: Savannah Book Festival (usually February)
- March: Savannah Music Festival (usually late March to April)
- April: Savannah Music Festival continues (usually into April)
- September: Savannah Jazz Festival — free concerts in Forsyth Park (usually September)
- October: Savannah Film Festival (usually late October to early November)
- November: Savannah Film Festival concludes (usually early November)
Staying near the shops
$$$ · Best for first-timers, nightlife, food lovers and shopping
North Historic District
City Market, Ellis Square and the shops of Broughton Street
Questions travellers ask
+What should I buy in Savannah?
Pralines, SCAD design pieces, Tupelo honey and Haint blue souvenirs.
+Where is the best shopping in Savannah?
Broughton Street: Downtown's main street of fashion stores, local boutiques and Leopold's ice cream.
+What are the best markets in Savannah?
Forsyth Farmers Market.