Hey everyone its Madalyn and this video is all about what to expect when traveling to Savannah,
Georgia. Savannah is known as the Hostess City because this city is full of southern hospitality
but there are a few things we think you should know before heading out on your trip. If you
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visitor to Savannah stick around until the end of the video and we'll talk about our must-do's for
your first time in this amazing city. Let's get started. Know before you go. Savannah is one of
our favorite cities to visit that's because the food atmosphere and weather all come together to
create an incredible City Savannah is a city that you can visit all year round although summers in
Savannah get pretty hot with temperatures in the 90s but spring and fall have warmer temps as well
without the same humidity Winters in Savannah are also pretty mild with temps in the 60s during the
day so there really doesn't seem to be a bad time to visit Savannah is a city made up of
town squares and that makes the layout of the city unique the architecture of Savannah is an
enjoyable site to take in and it's the real star of the show while visiting Savannah allows The
Possession and consumption of an alcoholic beverage on the street if it is in an open
plastic cup of not more than 16 ounces this makes Savannah a great location for a girls weekend
or a bachelorette party just remember to drink responsibly Savannah is located 30 minutes from
beautiful Tybee Island so if you want a city and a Beach vacation Savannah is a great option for you
Forrest Gump was filmed in front of Chippewa square but you should
know that there isn't an actual bench where he's at things to do trolley tour
while it's touristy a trolley tour is a quick and easy Buzz around Savannah to see all the
different architectural Styles in this historic City there are several companies that offer tours
through the historic districts of Savannah and many of them have Hop On Hop Off options
biking tours are also a great option for exploring the city worm slow Historic Site located 15
minutes from the historic district is the wormslow Historic Site driving down the incredible Live Oak
lined entrance into the park makes the entire visit worth it this is a very popular spot for
photos and when you Google Savannah images of worm slow will undoubtedly show up there is a
museum and old homesteads on the property to learn about what life was like in Georgia in the 1700s
there is a 10 fee to enter the property Cathedral Basilica of St John the Baptist visit the oldest
Catholic Church in the state of Georgia and Marvel at the beautiful architecture you can
take a guided tour or simply pop in for your own self-guided experience having visited a number of
historic churches in Europe we can definitely say that this one measures up to Old World standards
Forsyth Park Forsyth Park covers 30 acres in the heart of historic Savannah the beautiful
park has amazing oak trees covered in Spanish moss and the iconic Fountain is a great spot
to take a family photo there is ample parking around the park and it's a wonderful place to
take a stroll in the morning with coffee or in the afternoon after a tasty lunch eat southern
food speaking of tasty food Savannah is one of the top food destinations in the United States thanks
to a mix of elevated down-home southern food and Coastal Cuisine some of our favorites include The
Old Pink House Collins quarter and Alligator Soul if you're looking for a unique Southern
dining experience then Mrs Wilkes Dining Room is the place to be you'll have to wait in line but
this family style Southern Feast is well worth the wait eat sweet treats there are some amazing
Sweet Treats in Savannah and we don't think you're allowed to leave the city without making a stop at
Leopold's famous ice cream shop we also like to stop at Lulu's Chocolate Bar for some tasty Sweet
Treats last time we had their cheesecake and a freshly baked chocolate chip cookie
visit Tybee Island just 30 minutes from Savannah is Tybee Island the beach here is so beautiful
that it was used as a filming location for the Baywatch movie starring Zac Efron and The Rock
you can stop at a beach bar for a beverage and explore the Tybee Island Lighthouse Tybee Island
is one of the reasons we love Savannah so much we can enjoy the city but also spend
an afternoon out on the beach take a ghost tour Savannah is said to be one of the most haunted
cities in the United States the combination of historic mansions and Spanish moss covered trees
make Savannah a popular spot for a spooky Journey Through History there are a number of companies
that offer ghost tours you can even take a tour of haunted pubs go antique shopping naturally
a historic City like Savannah would be flush with Incredible opportunities to do a little
antiquing we popped into a few shops in the River Street District as we explored that iconic area
Juliet Gordon low birthplace Juliette Lowe is the founder of the Girl Scouts and you can visit her
birthplace right in the heart of Downtown Savannah the museum is a place to learn about the woman who
started the first Girl Scout Troop back in 1912 and what the organization has grown into today
River Street River Street is the place to be for great meals shopping and just walking along the
Savannah River with a drink in your hand you get great views of the Savannah River and the Talmadge
Memorial Bridge where to stay there are several great options for where to stay around Savannah
chances are you'll want to stay in the historic district in order to take in all that the city has
to offer there are a few neighborhoods to consider River Street in the northern part of the historic
district you'll find the River Street area this will give you lots of options for hotels as well
as dining and shopping many boutique hotels line this area including the River Street Inn
newer hotels have recently sprung up in this area including the JW Marriott and the Elita Hotel this
will be a busier area and a bit on the touristy side we stayed at the Thompson Savannah in just a
few minutes east of River Street if you'd like to see what the Thompson Savannah is like we'll link
our walkthrough video in the description below Southern historic district staying in the southern
part of the historic district closer to Forsyth Park will give you all the Savannah Vibes you're
looking for hotel options become more limited the farther you get away from River Street but here
you can find bed and breakfasts and vacation rentals Tybee Island if you're craving a Beach
vacation then Tybee Island is the option for you they have several options for rental properties
in the area to stay at the beach and head over to Savannah for exploring overnight rentals there are
airbnbs all over Savannah so if you're staying for more than a few days this could be a great
option for you you can find a historic Mansion or Carriage House stay to complete your experience
money saving tip who doesn't love saving a little money one way you can save a few bucks in Savannah
is taking advantage of the free things to do while visiting there are free walking tours you
can download you can explore the famous parks and squares or visit many of Savannah's art galleries
also while some high-end meals can set you back there are a number of restaurants that won't
break the bank and deliver an awesome meal like zunzy's you can also spend a day on the beach
in Tybee for just a small parking fee parking is pretty easy and is just around two dollars an hour
as I mentioned at the start of the video we'll now discuss our must Do's if you're visiting Savannah
for the first time so what would you recommend to someone who's never been to Savannah before
your first time in Savannah definitely bring your appetite it is one of the best food cities in the
United States the southern food is as good as anywhere you're going to get in the South and
you're gonna have amazing meals breakfast lunch and dinner if you leave Savannah five pounds
heavier that's okay work it off it's that good when you're there in fact just talking about
Savannah I kind of want to go back and eat some more food I would say you should take some time
to really take in the architecture of the city Savannah is a beautiful city with a lot of old
historic architecture a lot of old historic buildings and mansions I think either booking
a trolley tour or a guided walking tour is a great way to really explore different areas of
Savannah or you can do it on your own and just kind of plot out your own walking tour taking
some extra time to learn a little bit about the different neighborhoods and the architecture is
just going to enhance your experience that much more if you want to see more from our adventures
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