Georgia, United States

Savannah

Savannah's historic district is laid out around 22 leafy squares, shaded by live oaks hung with Spanish moss, and is made for slow walks.

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The city on foot

Savannah was founded in 1733 as the first city in the colony of Georgia. Its founder, James Oglethorpe, laid it out on a grid of wards, each built around a public square.

That plan survives, giving the historic district a park every few blocks and some of the best walking in the American South.

What makes Savannah distinctive

  • The 22 historic squares
  • Live oaks and Spanish moss
  • River Street's old cotton warehouses
  • Ghost stories and haunted houses

Walking tours in Savannah

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Main sights

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Neighbourhoods worth wandering

  • Historic District

    The squares and grand houses of the old town.

  • Victorian District

    Wooden Victorian houses south of Forsyth Park.

  • Starland District

    Murals, cafés and galleries.

Free self-guided walk

Through the squares to Forsyth Park

A free self-guided walk down Bull Street in Savannah, from City Hall through five historic squares to the fountain in Forsyth Park.

1.7 km · 6 stops · map and directions

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Best areas to explore on foot

  1. Bull Street

    Through five squares from City Hall to Forsyth Park.

  2. River Street

    The waterfront below the bluff.

  3. Forsyth Park

    A loop around the park and its fountain.

Practical walking notes

  • Terrain

    Flat, with steep old stairs down to River Street.

  • Heat

    Summers are hot and humid.

  • Distances

    City Hall to Forsyth Park is about 20 minutes on foot.

When to visit

  • Spring

    Azaleas in bloom and mild weather; the best time.

  • Autumn

    Warm and pleasant.

  • Summer

    Hot and humid, with afternoon storms.

Getting there and getting around

Arriving

  • By air

    Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport is about 20 minutes away.

Local transport

  • On foot

    The historic district is best walked.

  • DOT shuttle

    A free shuttle loops around downtown.

Questions travellers ask about Savannah

Can I drink in the street?

Savannah allows open containers in parts of the historic district, in plastic cups only.

How many days do I need?

Two days covers the squares, River Street and a ghost tour.

Is Savannah walkable?

Very. The squares make it one of the most pleasant cities in the US to walk.

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This guide was last updated on 2026-10-28. Opening hours, fares and services change; please confirm details with official sources before travelling.