Savannah Attractions

The Cathedral of St John the Baptist in Savannah was completed in 1896, then rebuilt in 1899 after a severe fire. The cathedral features marble railings, floors and altar.

The Savannah birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low who was a founder of the Girl Scouts of the USA was built in 1821. The house was restored to reflect the 1880s and furnished with many original Gordon family pieces.

The Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum in downtown Savannah features ship models, paintings and maritime antiques from the 18th and 19th century.

The University of Georgia Marine Education Center and Aquarium features fourteen aquariums filled with marine life, coastal archeological discoveries and exhibits of flora and fauna from the South Atlantic.

2CarGarage Contemporary Art Gallery in downtown Savannah highlights nationally exhibiting and emerging artists. The styles include a range of influences such as Classicism, Modernism and Postmodernism.

The best way of getting to know Savannah's historic district is to take a stroll along Bull Street and the side streets opening off it. The starting point is City Hall (1905), opposite which is the U.S. Customs House, built in 1852 on the site of the colony's first public building. To the south of this is Johnson Square, the first square laid out in the new planned town, with Christ Episcopal Church (1838), on the site of the colony's first church of 1733.

The City Hall in Savannah was designed and built in 1901. This building replaced a circa 1799 City Exchange building which had housed City government for many years.

The Savannah Civic Center hosts a variety of events including conventions, exhibit shows and social events.

Emmet Park in Savannah is named for Irish Patriot Robert Emmet. The park features the Old City Exchange Bell and a memorial to veterans.

Factors Walk runs from east to west above the river, with iron steps and bridges linking the old cotton warehouses on the river banks with the streets on a higher level. The most important building is the Cotton Exchange (1886), the centre of the cotton trade.

Forsyth Park is the largest and most active park in Savannah. It features a large, cast-iron fountain.

Fort McAlliser was used in the Civil War and contains some of the best preserved earthwork fortification of the Confederacy. The park is located on the Great Ogeechee River south of Savannah and offers camping, hiking, fishing and picnicking.

The Fort Pulaski National Monument commemorates the fort. During the Civil War, Fort Pulaski was captured with the use of rifled cannon fire. After capturing the fort the release of local slaves was ordered and the First South Carolina Colored Regiment was formed.

The original church was constructed in Savannah from 1817-1819 and then burned in 1889. The Independent Presbyterian Church is one of the most important Federal churches in the country.

The King-Tisdell Cottage in Savannah is a restored 1896 cottage that is home to an African-American heritage museum.

The Massie Heritage Interpretation Center in Savannah offers education on the history, culture, and geography of the city, complete with a scale model of the city.

Old Fort Jackson in Savannah is the oldest standing fort in Georgia. The original brick fort was begun in 1808 and was manned during the War of 1812. It is now a National Historic Landmark.

The Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum in Savannah features documents, photographs, and information on the Civil Rights Movement.

One of the flights of iron steps leads down from Factors Walk to Riverfront, a row of 19th c. warehouses now occupied by shops, bars and restaurants. From here there are views, particularly fine in the evening, of the port and the large suspension bridge.

The Savannah History Museum is located in a restored 19th century train shed that was the site of the 1779 Siege of Savannah. The museum focuses on the history of Savannah. Exhibits include a model of the SS `Savannah` an 1890 Baldwin locomotive, a cotton gin, military uniforms, as well as transportation and natural history displays.

Savannah Riverboat Cruises gives visitors an opportunity to tour along the Savannah River on a riverboat cruise. A variety of options are available throughout the day.

Anyone wanting to bathe can do so at the Tybee Island beach, just half hour's drive east of Savannah.
The 3mi/5km long beach features sand dunes making it a great spot for swimming in the Atlantic Ocean and sun tanning.

The Wormsloe Plantation was established in 1737. The site is located 10mi/16km southeast of the historic district of Savannah. It includes an 1828 home, a detached library, Confederate earthworks and the ruins of a fortified house.

The Edwin I Hatch Nuclear Visitors Center near Baxley has information and displays on nuclear energy.

The Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site features an estate that was a center for rice cultivation in the 19th century. It is located in the marshlands of the Altamaha River. The museum has period furnishings and a silver collection.

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The Mary Miller Doll Museum in Brunswick features more than 3,000 dolls, doll houses and related toys.

Fort King George was built in 1721 and was the southern outpost of the British Empire in North America in the early 1700s. The fort has been reconstructed and opened to the public. A museum on the site explains its history.

The Mighty Eighth Air Force Heritage Center in Pooler is dedicated to the men and women of the Eighth Air Force from WWII to the present day. On display are historical items related to the Eighth Air Force.

The St Marys Submarine Museum features exhibits on the significance of submarines in America's war efforts.