The And She Still Travels Guide to Savannah, Georgia

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Savannah, Georgia is one of the best cities in the United States for a weekend getaway and one of the best destinations for solo female travelers! It’s such a charming city with delicious Southern food and smiling faces everywhere you look. When I visited Savannah, I stayed for six days and had an incredible time but realized a couple less days would’ve been just as great!

 

There is a good amount of activities to do to stay busy for a few days here so I’ll narrow it down for you! The following places to eat and things to experience would be my top choices if I only had 2 to 3 days to enjoy the delightful city of Savannah! I must add that I would argue if you stay within the historical district of Savannah, it is one of the safest places for a woman to travel alone in the US.

 

10 Cool Things to Experience in Savannah

 

Forsyth Park

 

 Savannah just wouldn’t be the same without this beautiful landscape. The 30 acres of park named after Georgia’s 33rd governor, is lush and green with a magnificent fountain to get feed worthy photos at. The park is also covered with benches all around to take a break and people watch. This is home to many different concerts and the weekly Farmer’s Market that takes place every Saturday.

Old Savannah Trolley Tours

 

 

I suggest the trolley tour your first full day so you can get to know the area and scout out some cool places you may want to go. The tour has 15 stops and covers 22 squares which means lots of sightseeing! Some of the attractions you’ll see are the Cathedral of St. John, the Pirates House, the Mansion of Forsythe Park, the Sorrel Weed House, the Juliette Gordon Low Home and the Mulberry Inn. What’s neat is you can hop off the trolley at anytime and get picked back up whenever another trolley comes by. A trolley is at each stop approximately every 15 to 20 minutes.

Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum

 

I’m not big on museum but this place is awesome! Maybe it’s because I was a sailor that I enjoy it for that reason but I highly encourage you to check this place out. The ships displayed here are ships from the 1700s and 1800s so it’s a trip back in time for sure! The museum is actually located in the home of the man who owned the very first steamship to cross the Atlantic Ocean. Outside of the home is a magnificent garden to walk around and appreciate.

 

American Prohibition Museum

 

This was the first and is still the only museum in the USA that is specifically dedicated to the history of Prohibition. It’s like you hopped in a time machine and went back to the early 1900s when you step in this museum. Just a few things you’ll learn about is the history of the V8 and how it led to the birth of NASCAR, why Savannah was named the “Bootleg Spigot of the South” and hear stories of major historical gangsters like Scarface and Al Capone. At the end of the tour, sit down and enjoy a crafted cocktail at the speakeasy located right there in the museum.

 

Wormsloe Historic Site

 

 

This is the perfect place to come get some amazing photos taken – the mossy oaks hanging over the road are so impressive. If you follow the road, you’ll end up at the ruins of Wormsloe, which is the oldest standing building in the city! There’s a museum here open daily and a walking trail that goes through the ruins and around the grounds.

 

River Street

 

 

This is the place to come! It’s not very well known that Savannah has a waterfront. This street was once lined with warehouses that supported the cotton industry and after that era, was just an empty street. Somewhere in the 1960s it was brought back to life and is now full of bars, galleries, shops and restaurants. Open container is also legal here so walk in to a bar, grab a drink and take the drink for a nice walk with you on the cobblestones.

 

City Market

This is a really neat place to explore since its four blocks of different shops to explore. The market is surrounded by some bars too so if you’re thirsty for a beer, come on by! The market often has concerts to come enjoy and it’s also a great place to get your share of people watching in.

 

The Historic Savannah Theater

 

 

The theater is a must come see since it’s the oldest operating theater in the states! It was built in 1818 and is still just as popular, if not more, as it was back then. It’s located in Chippewa Square, which is a popular Savannah nightlife scene. The theater has daily shows and outside of the building, there’s a bench that was used for filming Forrest Gump!

 

Bonaventure Cemetery

 

Bonaventure Cemetery is more than 100 acres! If you’re into Halloween or spooky stuff, I recommend hitting this cemetery. The property is free to enter and explore but if you’re interested in a tour, free guided tours are offered every second Sunday of the month. Of course, tips are encouraged!

 

Old Fort Jackson Historic Site

 

The fort, built in 1808, is Georgia’s oldest standing brick fort and welcomes in around 50,000 visitors annually. Old Fort Jackson is named after a Georgian governor who freed Savannah from the British. At one point in history it was known as the strongest fort in all of the States. Self guided tours are available if you visit and if you stick around long enough, you may hear some cannon shots! The view from the fort is of the river so it makes for a peaceful experience.

 

Leopold’s Ice Cream

 

 

This is a landmark of the city and has been open since 1919! A Hollywood producer by the name of Stratton Leopard opened it back then and it’s stayed the same since. There’s always a line here but that just proves that the ice cream is amazing. It’s known that the ice cream is still made from old recipes that have passed down from generation to generation. I personally didn’t try it but their signature ice cream is Tutti-Fruitt.

 

This spectacular city in Georgia is such a fun location to spend a few days wandering around. I was grateful to spend almost a week here and be able to see and experience more than others who only stay for a couple of days. However, if you do only have a few days, that’s more than enough to see 80% of the magnificent city. To put your mind at ease, for any fellow female solo traveler, I would say it’s one of the best places to solo travel in the US as a woman!

 

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