Must Visit Places in Savannah:

• Forsyth Park: home to the Confederate Memorial, a half shell theatre, plus tennis and basketball courts. It also offers a cafe, two playgrounds, and ample room for sports and events. However, people from all over come to see it’s most famous asset: the Forsyth fountain. You can see a Full Walking Tour of Forsyth Park Here.

• Telfair Museum: the oldest public art museum in the Southeast. Savannah is also home to one of the most famous art schools - Savannah College of Art and Design - so no matter where you go in Savannah, keep your eye out for AMAZING art everywhere.

• River Street: Travel along these cobblestone streets and see historic buildings, taste great food, and do some local shopping! Make sure you take a stop at the famous River Street Sweets. Watch this video to see how they make their World Famous Pralines!

• Tybee Island: only 20 minutes from Savannah’s historic district, the ride to Tybee Island is worth it for the friendly locals, great seafood, and exploring the Island! See an overhead tour of the island here.

• Cathedral of St. John the Baptist: named the “Sistine of the South” . See a virtual tour of this beautiful cathedral here

• Leopold’s Ice Cream: no stop to Savannah would be complete without a stop at this famous 100-year-old ice cream shop! Watch this video but be careful - it might make you hungry!

• Bonaventure Cemetery: Visit the gorgeous, historic Bonaventure Cemetery. See a short video on it here

• Pin Point Heritage Museum: your chance to experience the Gullah/Geechee Culture Firsthand. See more about this museum in this video. You should also watch this video more about the Gullah/Geechee Culture

• Old Fort Jackson: Learn about Old Fort Jackson in this video here

• Savannah’s First Black History Museum: see more about this incredible piece of history in this video here

• Massie Heritage Center: So much history of Savannah and Education to learn at this museum! Check out this video for more information on what you can see at the Massie Heritage Center

Tricentennial Park

• Savannah Children’s Museum: fun for kids to play and learn!

• Georgia State Railroad Museum: explore historic railcars, experience the handcar, and go on guided tours. Be sure to check our Train Ride Schedule to experience one of our Site Tours by Train on a historic steam or diesel locomotive! See a video on the Railroad Museum Here.

• Savannah History Museum: Walk through the city’s history and see exhibits highlighting Savannah's musical, cultural and artistic contributions from the famous bench from Forrest Gump to the life of Girl Scout founder, Juliette Gordon Low. See a short video about the museum here.

• Battlefield Memorial Park: an outdoor memorial to the soldiers who fought in the second bloodiest battle of the American Revolution

The Birthplace of the Girl Scouts

• Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low: During your birthplace visit, a friendly and knowledgeable guide will lead you through the home, where you will learn the story of “Daisy”—Juliette Gordon Low’s nickname—and Girl Scouts. Original and period furnishings adorn seven spacious rooms with high ceilings. You will see unique architectural features, including elaborately carved millwork, decorative plaster ceilings, and the impressive staircase with its curved mahogany rail. Numerous works of art, including many pieces created by Daisy herself, are on display throughout the house.

• Girl Scout First Headquarters: Historic site that houses a Girl Scout Museum and Shop. They also offer tours and programming. This building was left to the Girl Scouts by Juliette Gordon Low.