Savannah is the oldest city in Georgia, and it is full of southern charm, breathtaking beauty, and stories from years past. It is easy to have an amazing Saturday in Savannah, Georgia, with so much to do and see. I often visited Savannah with my parents when I was young, so a day trip to Savannah was heartwarming and nostalgic. It was also the first time my husband and I had visited Savannah together.
My husband and I have five adult kids between us and, one of our sons, that is in the Army, had just been stationed in Fort Stuart just outside of Savannah, Georgia, and we went to visit him over the weekend.
Food Lovers Paradise
Savannah is a food lovers paradise. There are so many options and great cuisines that it was hard to decide where to eat. We all agreed that seafood would be good. My husband researched the best places to get seafood for lunch, and we chose to go to Erica Davis Lowcountry. It was a cute roadside restaurant that was once a garage. It had high ratings online, and the menu looked delicious. It was also just a few minutes from downtown Savannah.
We were not disappointed with my husband’s selection for lunch. With five of us, we tried a variety of items from the menu, and everyone was pleased with their choice. With so many choices of great restaurants in Savannah, I am sure you will find one that suits you and your taste.
Visit The Cemeteries
Before leaving the restaurant, we asked what our waitress recommended for an afternoon in Savannah, and she suggested visiting Bonaventure Historical Cemetery. Savannah is known for its cemeteries, and the Bonaventure is one of the most beautiful ones in Savannah. With almost 103 acres, this cemetery is situated on the Savannah River. It has winding roads and giant trees with Spanish moss hanging from them. The tombstones, statues, obelisks, and mausoleums were peaceful and gorgeous. We rode through, looking at all the different areas of the cemetery. There are several other cemeteries in Savannah that have different stories to tell. Some are even said to have ghosts that appear. It is a solid tie to the history of Savannah.
Experience River Street
No visit is complete without a stroll down River Street in Savannah, Georgia. River Street is right on the Savannah River that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. What once was a vast import and export empire is now full of shops, restaurants, pubs, and hotel accommodations. This historic street has been transformed into Georgia’s second-largest tourist attraction.
There are reminders that Savannah used to be a cotton empire everywhere you look. This old building has inscribed in the brick facade Savannah Cotton Exchange. The fountain and historical marker tell of the importance this area has on the building up of Savannah and the East Coast Shipping.
On the lower side of River Street that lies on the water, you can find all kinds of shops. My favorite is the River Street Sweets Candy Store. It takes me back to when I was a kid, and the highlight of our trip was getting to smell all the freshly made treats.
Several antique shops and a unique book store were hidden away down an alley off of River Street that we browsed through. There are unique shops that would satisfy everyone’s taste.
You can find The Georgia Queen on the water, one of the Savannah Riverboat Cruises. They offer tours or dinner cruises. It was cold the day we were there, and a stint on the water was not in store for us. However, I have been on the tour in the past, and it is well worth the time. Savannah has a lot of tour options, and the Savannah Riverboat Cruise is a great tour.
From River Street, you can see the Talmadge Memorial Bridge. It carries you to Hutchinson Island and then on to South Carolina. I love bridges. This bridge is beautiful and a perfect endcap to River Street.
Savannah is one of my favorite places to visit. There is so much history, and it is known to be Southern Hospitality at its finest.
For more information go to Visit Savannah.
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