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Savannah Historic District
13,931 reviews
#1 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"This charming southern city, the oldest in Georgia, is full of beautiful
architecture
, green spaces (historic squares with monuments and fountains), wonderful restaurants and bars with amazing and diverse cuisines..."
"The Savannah
historic district
will thrill those who love American history, especially colonial or civil war times; African American history; art and architecture; seafood or southern foods; trees and landscaping;..."
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Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
9,301 reviews
#2 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"... the outside, the Stone and Wood Carvings are extra-ordinarily intricate, the massive Columns are
awe-inspiring
, the Murals are exquisite, the Rose Window is gorgeous, the splendidly carved Stations of the Cros..."
"It takes a while to soak up the beauty and then plan on at least an hour to wander through the breathtaking aisles viewing gorgeous stained glass windows, amazing
architecture
and wonderful paintings and statues."
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SCADstory
205 reviews
#3 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
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First African Baptist Church
1,145 reviews
#4 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"... and blessed for the entire experience and history learned !!’ The tour was amazing as well as the staff and church members!! Definitely a tour you must take when you’re
visiting Savannah
.... blessed and thankful"
"
Our tour guide
, Joe, was absolutely phenomenal - extremely knowledgeable about the church and it's history and was one of the most engaging people I've ever had the pleasure to meet."
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Savannah College of Art and Design
115 reviews
#5 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"I would highly recommend this to anyone who wants to see a fascinating production and story of Scad The Scad students and faculty are so creative I would highly recommend that anyone
visiting Savannah
see the Scad..."
"SCAD has done an exceptional service to Savannah and the nation with its
preservation
of some 40+ historic buildings which they use for classes and housing."
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Mickve Israel Temple
1,145 reviews
#6 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"From the sanctuary
architecture
to the history of Jewish settlement in Savannah, to a wonderful Museum-quality collection of artifacts including two of the oldest Torah scrolls in North America and historic letter..."
"This synagogue, done in the Gothic architecture of the day, can easily be mistaken for just another church in the
Historic District
, but step inside to learn the fascinating history of the 3rd oldest synagogue in..."
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Bonaventure Cemetery
6,491 reviews
#7 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"Many of the city's statesmen, prominent citizens and soldiers are buried in Bonaventure Cemetery in the shade of 250-year-old moss-laden
oak trees
, including Savannah founders Noble Wimberly Jones and Edward Telfair."
"Walking through a cemetery as a tourist makes you feel a little morbid but the scenery of Bonaventure is amazing with the ornate
headstones
and monuments mixed with the old oaks and Spanish moss."
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Sorrel Weed House
1,772 reviews
#8 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"Our
guide
, Mari, was so knowledgeable and tailored the tour to our group (looking for slightly more history than architecture) but gave such a fantastic overview of how the history and architecture are combined."
"Extremely engaging and just a overall experience best value do both the haunted house tour and
walking tour
I am so pleased we added this last minute to our ghost touring ended our night in a spooktacukar way ."
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Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home
179 reviews
#9 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"Across the square is the local Catholic
cathedral
and her elementary school, so lots fun to consider her childhood walking to church and classes."
"What a
treasure
for this writer to stumble across the childhood home of one of the most brilliant writers who has ever lived."
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Olde Pink House
2,855 reviews
#10 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"Excellent service from the moment you get greeted by a group of wonderful hosts who show you to your table in one of the many
dining rooms
."
"From the setting to the friendly, informative staff, and of course the food itself, everything about our
dining experience
exceeded expectation."
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Colonial Park Cemetery
1,719 reviews
#11 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"Sherman's troops changed some of the
headstones
during his stay in Savannah, many burials from Savannas yellow fever era, victims from Savannah's dueling period, and Button Guinette (Declaration of Independence si..."
"Many stones and crypts date to Revolutionary War times and there are lost of
historical markers
which are very informative."
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Green-Meldrim House
316 reviews
#12 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"Built between 1853 and 1861 at a cost of $93,000, the Green-Meldrim House in Savannah, Georgia, is considered one of America's finest and most lavish examples of Gothic Revival
architecture
."
"I took a tour of this home as part of a History
Walking Tour
and it was like a history textbook come to life."
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Juliette Gordon Low's Birthplace
1,569 reviews
#13 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"Her life
history
is told by guides who can answer all your questions about the home and this unique woman born into wealth but who was also very talented and interested in leaving the world a better place."
"Opened in 1956 as a historic house museum, the home features many original Gordon family furnishings, including
artwork
by Juliette Gordon Low herself."
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Chippewa Square
568 reviews
#14 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"The artist who created this impressive Memorial
Statue
, completed in 1910, was one of America’s foremost sculptors – Daniel Chester French (very famous for his collaboration with Henry Bacon to create the Lincoln..."
"Look for other movies
filmed
in the squares (The Legend of Bagger Vance, Glory, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, Magic Mike XXL, and the new live action Lady and the Tramp from Disney)"
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Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
2,158 reviews
#15 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"The house and slave quarters are both beautiful (an excellent example of Greek Revival
Architecture
) and informative (the daily life and interplay between the residents of the house and the enslaved people that se..."
"... well-paced, informative with time for questions, through an impressive house, one of several designed by a young British architect, William Jay, who went on to design several other
landmark
houses in the city."
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Talmadge Memorial Bridge
324 reviews
#16 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"A beautiful addition to Savannah
skyline
the views of downtown the Savannah River and low country are awe inspiring."
"Glorious suspension bridge across the
Savannah River
- Beautiful!"
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Andrew Low House
599 reviews
#17 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"This home was beautiful and the museum docent gave a
great tour
with a lot of history of them home and the items in the home."
"The upright piano, the
beautiful furnishings
and understanding the role of the cotton "factor" made this tour a key in our understanding of Savannah and the cotton business."
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Historic River Street
7,982 reviews
#18 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"Take a leisurely walk down River Street in Savannah and you’ll experience a wide variety of
shops and restaurants
!! Or have drinks at a rooftop bar overlooking the river and watch the ships float by."
"We stayed here in the District (Hilton Garden Inn, one of the best hotels), enjoyed the Old Town
Trolley
Sightseeing Tour, visited the Welcome Center (very informative), lunched at the Boar's Head (delicious), enj..."
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Grayson Stadium
185 reviews
#19 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
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Riverfront Plaza
601 reviews
#20 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"HIstoric River Street in Savannah, Georgia, paved with 200-year-old cobblestones, runs along the length of the
Savannah River
."
"Plenty of
shops and restaurants
and plenty to do, but whenever the small car parks are full, driving around and around can be a bit of a drag."
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Mercer Williams House Museum
1,378 reviews
#21 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"Our
tour guide
, Alex, was extremely knowledgeable about Mr. Williams’ collection and the history of the home, which is fascinating, and the focus of the tour is mostly on his restorative work."
"Remarkably we stayed in a B&B the historic district, around the corner from the Mercer Williams House - made famous by the John Berendt book & Clint Eastwood film:
Midnight in the Garden
of Good and Evil."
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Wormsloe Historic Site
1,688 reviews
#22 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"On the 45-50 minute tour, you get to see the
tabby ruins
where the original house stood, the marshes, the colonial life area, and of course the beautiful live oaks and the other flora and fauna of Georgia."
"The plantation itself is a huge rambling estate of dense woods, excellent
walking trails
, the old plantation home and walls are ruins now but still cool to see, as well as Noble Wormsloe's burial plot."
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The Waving Girl Statue
240 reviews
#23 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"This is a statue of Florence Margaret Martus, the sister of the Elba Island light keepr, who would wave to all the ships going in and out of the
Savannah Harbor
."
"After a nice
stroll
along the riverfront you come to this wonderful tribute to love and loyalty - though a bit misguided."
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The Pirates' House
1,564 reviews
#24 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"We first had an excellent dinner here then had a very fun and informative
Pirate tour
."
"Still kids 7-18 all enjoyed browsing the
gift shop
while we waited, and the staff ensured our group was still seated together and offered free appetizers for our wait."
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City Market
2,241 reviews
#25 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"Old cotton warehouses that had fallen into disrepair have been restored and renovated and have been converted into bistros,
art galleries
, casual and upscale restaurants, antique stores, jewelry shops, bakeries, s..."
"Stroll from shop to shop or grab a beverage and sit or stroll (and you can
walk around
with a beer or win, too!)."
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Harper Fowlkes House
143 reviews
#26 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"Our docent gave a wonderful tour The home is owned by the Society of Cincinnati of Georgia which also has an interesting
history
.I especially enjoyed the back porch which was completed about 1900."
"... and reflects the rarified personality of its former owner - the woman who started the Tea Shop at Savannah's Pink House and went on to amass a history and fortune in antiques, period pieces and
architecture
."
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Monterey Square
78 reviews
#27 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"I love the majestic trees and hanging Spanish Moss and thoughtfully placed benches for pondering and drinking in the
beauty
!"
"Massive oak
trees
, Spanish moss and flowers abound."
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Reynolds Square
67 reviews
#28 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"Each of Savannah's Squares has its own draw in terms of
beauty
and charm, as well as history."
"Nice statue and
historical plaques
."
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Johnson Square
79 reviews
#29 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"In the center of the square, there is a
Monument
to General Nathaniel Greene – a revolutionary war hero who died in 1786, and is buried under the Obelisk along with his son."
"Also, this is a great spot in the spring and summer after a rain to see Savannah's resurrection ferns on the beautiful
old trees
in the square."
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Madison Square
58 reviews
#30 of 83 Sights & Landmarks in Savannah
"It was right on our path to the riverfront, and every time we passed by, we admired the grand canopy created by majestic Oak
Trees
with lots of hanging Spanish moss."
"There are many historical buildings and houses surrounding the park representing impressive
architecture
and even more history."
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