What to do in Savannah, Ga?

[bakaduin]

Never been and looking to go for a weekend. Any ideas? Places to eat and things to see. Its my wife, myself and a 3 month old along for the ride.

[kurt_borglum]

Definitely take a tour of the city from Grey Line or one of the othere outfits first. It will give you an excellent lay of the land, will show you briefly what's there and you can always get recommendations from the person hosting the tour.

Be sure to tour the insides of some of the houses.

I have not been in a while, but all the restaurants we great along the riverfront.

If you are only there for a long weekend, don't do too much. For example, Tybee Island and Ft Pulaski as well as visiting some plantations are very cool, but you won't have the time.

Since this winter has been a warm one, you may luck into the azaleas being in bloom in the squares. When they are, I believe Savannah is the prettiest city around.

I hope you have a backpack or some other means of carrying the baby other than in a cradle. You will be doing a lot of walking. A lot of the streets are cobblestone (made from the ballast of the ships) and a stroller may be quiet bumpy for the baby.

You will really enjoy it.

[delandgator]

Go to Charleston...not a big fan of Savannah. Husk in Charleston is one of the best restaurants in America

[bakaduin]

Definitely take a tour of the city from Grey Line or one of the othere outfits first. It will give you an excellent lay of the land, will show you briefly what's there and you can always get recommendations from the person hosting the tour.

Be sure to tour the insides of some of the houses.

I have not been in a while, but all the restaurants we great along the riverfront.

If you are only there for a long weekend, don't do too much. For example, Tybee Island and Ft Pulaski as well as visiting some plantations are very cool, but you won't have the time.

Since this winter has been a warm one, you may luck into the azaleas being in bloom in the squares. When they are, I believe Savannah is the prettiest city around.

I hope you have a backpack or some other means of carrying the baby other than in a cradle. You will be doing a lot of walking. A lot of the streets are cobblestone (made from the ballast of the ships) and a stroller may be quiet bumpy for the baby.

You will really enjoy it.

We've got a baby carrier so it'll get some use! Thanks for the recs! Would you stay in a downtown hotel or somewhere else?

[bakaduin]

Go to Charleston...not a big fan of Savannah. Husk in Charleston is one of the best restaurants in America

The little guy currently has about a 3 hour car range before he gets cranky.

[JaxLizard]

We've got a baby carrier so it'll get some use! Thanks for the recs! Would you stay in a downtown hotel or somewhere else?

I would recommend the Hyatt or the Westin. The Westin has a very resorty feel to it and the beds are amazing. It's on an island and faces the Savannah riverfront. The other cool thing is you can jump on a boat and it will take into downtown. I used to travel a lot to Savannah, and really loved the place.

[gatorz]

Moon River Brewing company. Great wings and other light offerings, and their brews are pretty good. And the place is reportedly haunted.

[GolphinGator]

The Westin is very nice, but the rates are high. The last two times we went last year we stayed at the Staybridge Suites across the street from the Riverwalk and the prices were much lower than the Marriot or the Westin.

[gator0316]

Great seafood restruants on riverfront and candy factory outlet.try going in about 2 more weeks and all the flowers will be blooming.take the trolley cars to see the history and old homes .not much else in city area .

[gator0316]

Go to paula deans restruant

[dallasgatr]

Go to Forsyth Park. Just blocks from the Riverfront it is the quintessential southern/gothic park. Huge, but quaint and historic. Incredibly eclectic and has almost a Central Park feel to it.

Also the "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" house is on the outskirts of the park. And for fun you can look for Forrest Gumps bench located in the park. (Though coming from downtown it will be an easy find.)

And I'm not sure of the cost, but The Mansion on Forsyth Park is the place to stay. Though I would agree that the Westin is cool, (though a short ferry ride to downtown.)

[kurt_borglum]

Definitely stay at a B&B. Lots to choose from.

[nastyreptile]

Go to the Pirates House Restaurant if you have a chance, 15 separate dining rooms, pretty cool place.

The original structure was built in 1734 and is the oldest structure in Georgia. Allegedly there was a tunnel from the river to the house used by pirates.

Savannah was not burned during the civil war so if you like old historic buildings you will love it.

[gatordavisl]

Ahhhh Savannah. . . enjoy!

[GatorNorth]

Stay at the Ballistone Inn. Lunch at The Mansion. Cemetery Tour of the cemetery in Midnight. Walk along the waterfront (a little cheesy but fun).

[toon66]

Go to Charleston...not a big fan of Savannah. Husk in Charleston is one of the best restaurants in America

Yes sir! All day long.

[FLfan]

Olde Pink House.

[phatGator]

Crab Shack on Tybee Island. Great local place with rustic atmosphere. Been there numerous times.

http://www.thecrabshack.com/


Fort Polaski and the Tybee lighthouse are interesting also.

[scrappygator]

Watch Bizarre Foods America when he went to Savannah. My son and I watched it tonight. Should be able to find it on Direct or Brighthouse. Some great places to eat.

[jaxbeachgator]

Northside grill on Tybee

[Swamplizard]

Stay at the Mulberry great rates and great rooms with history for a true taste of Savannah eat at the Pink House restaurant. Take a walking tour you will get to know everything for breakfast go to Clarys

[deathroll]

Wife and I went for a long weekend getaway. Nice enough but not our cup of tea. We felt we'd driven for hours just to spend money and the weekend in our own neighborhood back home. Lots of mature oaks with Spanish moss, cobblestone, etc.

Good restaurants, history tours, ghost tours, historic homes.

Nice enough town but, in our opinion, not vacation worthy (money/time).

[ValdostaGatorFan]

I 2nd Moon River brewery, pretty cool place. Being a big Forrest Gump fan, I had to take pictures where they filmed all the bus stop shots. There is also a museum with the bench and breifcase from the film. It had a sign that said "do not touch." ...I touched. If you are are out late, there is a pizza place near Moon River that has some pretty good pizza that also stays open late.

Edit: Just saw the part about the 3 month old. The Squares are nice, we took some pictures there that turned out pretty well.

[g8rjd]

Get in line for Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House. And be ready to eat. Puts Paula Dean's restaruant to shame. May be a bit much for a three mo. year old though. I also second the Pink House for a nice dinner for the adults. Be sure to ask for the tour after dinner! And Jazz'd is a great Tapas restaurant too. Also be sure to stop by for some fresh taffy at the Savannah Candy Company.

If it's something you're into, we were amazed at the Jewish history in Savannah. The only gothic synagogue in the US is located there. It is classical Reform and has an excellent museum in it.

Be sure to check out the art shops near SCAD. You'll definitely find something to bring home.

[toon66]

I will second Mrs Wilkes. Very good.

[GTR75]

Swamplizard has great recommendations!

[bakaduin]

Holy crap Wilkes boarding house was the best southern food I've ever had. Those collards were legit! Thanks for the rec.

[g8rjd]

Glad you enjoyed. My favorite place in Savannah. :) But you have to go hungry...

[bakaduin]

Glad you enjoyed. My favorite place in Savannah. :) But you have to go hungry...

Lol we waited two hours to get in so we were good and hungry. We laughed because nobody spoke during dinner just shoveled delicious food in their mouths