The "park bench" scene which opens the film Forrest Gump was filmed on the north side of Chippewa Square. The bench was a fiberglass prop, rather than one of the park's actual benches.
So much to see here, don't miss the lunch counter where "sit ins" occurred…
Of course you have to buy at least one praline, they're amazing! The caramel apples are fantastic too!
Completed as a home and entertainment residence for William and Julia Scarbrough in 1819, it is one of the few buildings left in Savannah designed by William Jay.www.architecturalsavannah.com
The crab soup and shrimp basket is excellent! Great customer service from the moment we walked in! If you are able come when they first open, few people and more room to explore!
Who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned ice cream cone? Leopold's has wonderful sandwiches (think PB&J, Club & their famous shrimp salad) and delightful, unique ice cream flavors!
It's not a trip to Savannah without a trip to Forsyth Park and a photo by the beautiful fountain!
Designed by William Jay as a mansion for Alexander Telfair, attic and rotunda designed by Detlef Lienau when Mary Telfair left the property as a museum in the 1880s.www.architecturalsavannah.com
Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. It's all about the gin martini in the plastic cup. Read more.
Did you know? The museum occupies the former Central of Georgia Railway passenger shed, built in the 1870s. It’s built on the site of the Revolutionary War Battle of Savannah, fought in October 1779. Read more.
Off the beaten path, but definitely worth the trip! Ethereal, beautiful, picturesque, and unlike anyplace else I have ever been. The highlight of my trip to Savannah.
What a sweet coffee shop! I liked the vibe here, people were friendly, they had lots of desserts, and coffee is pretty good.
Visit this architectural and cultural treasure to learn more about the remarkable life and enduring legacy of Girl Scouts' founder, Juliette Gordon Low, better known as "Daisy"
The best fried chicken served family style for a real southern experience! It's worth the wait!
Formerly a USDA Plant Introduction Station, it was known locally as The Bamboo Farm. For more than 60 years, plant materials gathered by plant explorers from all parts of the world are planted here. Read more.
One of our 10 Great Haunted Places Across the USA. Ghosts of Civil War soldiers are thought to haunt the building. Read more.
Be sure to ask about the story of the 7 women who banded together to save this amazing home.
As the 2nd cemetery in colonial Savannah, Colonial Park was the burying ground for the city from about 1750 until 1853. It is the burial ground of the royal Governor of Georgia, James Habersham. Read more.
