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Sultry Savannah's combination of colonial architecture and southern charm have long made it a popular weekend destination. In more recent years, fans of the Savannah-based book and movie, "Midnight In The Garden of Good and Evil," have flocked here to see the Bonaventure Cemetery, the Mercer House and other associated landmarks. History buffs are drawn to Wormsloe, one of the only examples of a true plantation in the area, and the city's many museums and old mansions. Although Savannah is not thought of as an outdoor adventure destination, visitors can find hiking, biking and swimming at the nearby Skidaway Island State Park. Savannah is known for its five-star restaurants, elegant historic inns and upscale hotels.
 
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Mansion on Forsyth Park
Gastonian
Dresser Palmer House
Eliza Thompson House
Hawthorn Suites Savannah Airport
Thunderbird Inn



Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
Literary landmarksLiterary landmarks
Bonaventure Cemetery: Featured in the popular novel "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil," this cemetery is the final resting place of famous Savannah citizens such as Conrad Aiken and songwriter Johnny Mercer.
Address: 330 Bonaventure Road, Savannah, Georgia
Phone: 912 651 6843
Free
Mercer Williams House Museum: The Italianate mansion is not open for tours, but visitors flock to Bull Street for a glimpse of the home of Jim Williams, the central figure of "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."
Address: 429 Bull Street, Monterey Square, Savannah, Georgia
Phone: 912 236 6352; 877 430 6352
Free
For history buffsFor history buffs
Wormsloe Historic Site: This former plantation has a museum with exhibits depicting colonial life.
Address: 7601 Skidaway Road, Savannah, Georgia
Phone: 912 353 3023
Admission fee
Savannah History Museum: Located in an old train station, this museum chronicles the history of Savannah through exhibits and videos.
Address: 303 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, Savannah, Georgia
Phone: 912 651 6825
Admission fee
Historic homesHistoric homes
Juliette Gordon Low's Birthplace: This Victorian house once served as the home of the founder of the Girl Scouts and now is a tribute to her life's work.
Address: 10 East Oglethorpe Avenue , Savannah, Georgia
Phone: 912 233 4501
Admission fee
Owens-Thomas House: Tours are offered of this elegant 19th-century traditional Savannah house.
Address: 124 Abercorn Street, Savannah, Georgia
Phone: 912 233 9743
Admission fee
Outdoor recreationOutdoor recreation
Skidaway Island State Park: Encompassing 520 scenic areas, this park includes hiking trails, campsites, wildlife observation towers and a swimming pool.
Address: 52 Diamond Causeway, Savannah, Georgia
Phone: 912 598 2300
Admission fee
RestaurantsRestaurants
wilkes boarding house: Country comfort food is served family style at this popular restaurant. The changing daily menu includes fried chicken, baked ham and roast pork served with a large selection of vegetables and side dishes.
Address: 107 W Jones St, Savannah, Georgia
Phone: 912 232 5997
Lunch only: Monday-Friday, 11am-2pm
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Where to Stay
Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travelers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
Luxury hotelsLuxury hotels
Mansion on Forsyth Park
Popularity index: #7 in Savannah
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Gastonian
Popularity index: #32 in Savannah
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Dresser Palmer House
Popularity index: #10 in Savannah
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Eliza Thompson House
Popularity index: #26 in Savannah
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Hawthorn Suites Savannah Airport
Popularity index: #21 in Savannah
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Thunderbird Inn
Popularity index: #40 in Savannah
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Recommended Reading
"Time travel"  Washington Post (free registration required), Mar 30, 2008
This Georgia city is as scenic as it is historic.
"Uniquely Savannah"  TravelLady, Dec 1, 2007
The winning combination of history, charm and romance makes this a must-see destination on your next visit to Georgia.
"36 Hours in Savannah, Ga."  New York Times (free registration required), Jul 1, 2007
This historic city offers plenty of ways to keep visitors busy.
"Savannah, a City Close to Its Ghosts"  New York Times (free registration required), Jun 8, 2007
Take your family to Savannah for an out of this world vacation.
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