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Alternative names: Population: 145.7 thous. (2019)Area: 108.97 mi²Elevation: 39 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 32°4'34"N, 81°5'37"W
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Savannah Attractions - What to See and Explore

Savannah offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Grayson Stadium, Fort James Jackson, Lafayette Square, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Arenas and stadiums • Sport venue • Sport

    Grayson Stadium

    Grayson Stadium stands as a historic landmark in the heart of Savannah, Georgia. This classic ballpark, known for its intimate and nostalgic atmosphere, has been a cornerstone of the city's sports culture since its opening in 1926.

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    Museum • History museum • Military museum

    Fort James Jackson

    Nestled on the banks of the Savannah River, Fort James Jackson stands as a silent sentinel to Georgia's storied past. This historic fortification, now a museum in Chatham County, offers visitors a unique glimpse into the military history of Savannah and the United...

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    Park

    Lafayette Square

    Lafayette Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the fourth row of the city's five rows of squares, on Abercorn Street and East Macon Street, and was laid out in 1837. It is south of Colonial Park Cemetery, west of Troup Square, north of Calhoun Square and east of Madison Square.

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    Historic neo-gothic Catholic church

    Cathedral of St. John the Baptist

    The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist is a Roman Catholic cathedral and minor basilica in Lafayette Square at 222 East Harris Street, Savannah, Georgia, in the United States. It is the Mother Church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah.

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    Monuments and statues

    African-American Monument

    The African-American Monument is a public monument in Savannah, Georgia, United States, dedicated in 2002. Located near River Street along the city's waterfront with the Savannah River, the monument commemorates African Americans in the city and highlights the "invisible story of the Trans Atlantic slave trade".

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    Cemetery • Thunderbolt

    Bonaventure Cemetery

    Bonaventure Cemetery is a rural cemetery located on a scenic bluff of the Wilmington River, east of Savannah, Georgia. The cemetery became famous when it was featured in the 1994 novel Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil by John Berendt, and in the subsequent movie, directed by Clint Eastwood, based on the book.

  • green meldrim house savannah
    Museum • History museum • Gothic Revival architecture

    Green-Meldrim House

    The Green–Meldrim House is a historic house at 14 West Macon Street, on the northwest corner of Madison Square, in Savannah, Georgia. Built in 1853, it was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 1976 as one of the American South's finest and most lavish examples of Gothic Revival architecture.

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    Park

    Emmet Park

    Emmet Park, also known as The Strand, is an urban park in Savannah, Georgia, United States.

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    Park

    Reynolds Square

    Reynolds Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the first row of the city's five rows of squares, on Abercorn Street and East St. Julian Street. It is east of Johnson Square, west of Warren Square and north of Oglethorpe Square.

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    Park

    Madison Square

    Madison Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the fourth row of the city's five rows of squares, on Bull Street and Macon Street, and was laid out in 1837. It is south of Chippewa Square, west of Lafayette Square, north of Monterey Square and east of Pulaski Square.

  • georgia state railroad museum savannah
    Museum • Specialty museum • History museum

    Georgia State Railroad Museum

    The Georgia State Railroad Museum is a museum in Savannah, Georgia located at a historic Central of Georgia Railway site. It includes parts of the Central of Georgia Railway: Savannah Shops and Terminal Facilities National Historic Landmark District.

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    Park

    Forsyth Park

    Forsyth Park is a large city park that occupies 30 acres in the historic district of Savannah, Georgia, United States. The park is bordered by Gaston Street on the North, Drayton Street on the East, Park Avenue on the South and Whitaker Street on the West.

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    Church

    Christ Church

    Christ Church is an Episcopal church at 28 Bull Street, Johnson Square, in Savannah, Georgia. Founded in 1733, it was the first church established in the Province of Georgia and one of the first parishes within the Episcopal Diocese of Georgia, earning it the nickname "the Mother Church of Georgia".

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    Park

    Columbia Square

    Columbia Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the second row of the city's five rows of squares, on Habersham Street and East President Street. It is south of Warren Square and between Oglethorpe Square to the west and Greene Square to the east.

  • lucas theatre savannah
    Concerts and shows • Theater • Music venue

    Lucas Theatre

    The Lucas Theatre is a theater in Reynolds Square, Savannah, Georgia, United States. Built in 1921, the theater closed in 1976 and was slated to be demolished, but preservation efforts lead to the theater reopening in 2000.

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    Park

    Calhoun Square

    Calhoun Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the fifth row of the city's five rows of squares, on Abercorn Street and East Wayne Street, and was laid out in 1851. It is south of Lafayette Square, west of Whitefield Square and east of Monterey Square.

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    Park

    Johnson Square

    Johnson Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. Located in the first row of the city's five rows of squares, it was the first of the squares to be laid out, in 1733, and remains the largest of the 22. It is east of Ellis Square, west of Reynolds Square and north of Wright Square.

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    Park

    Oglethorpe Square

    Oglethorpe Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the second row of the city's five rows of squares, on Abercorn Street and East President Street, and was laid out in 1742. It is south of Reynolds Square, west of Columbia Square, north of Colonial Park Cemetery and east of Wright Square.

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    Park

    Orleans Square

    Orleans Square is one of the 22 squares of Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is located in the third row of the city's five rows of squares, on Barnard Street and West McDonough Street, and was laid out in 1815, shortly after the event it commemorates: General Andrew...

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Savannah – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Savannah, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Fort Pulaski National Monument (Tybee Island), National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force (Pooler), Shelter Cove Towne Centre (Hilton Head Island).

  • fort pulaski national monument tybee island12 milesE
    Civil War landmark with trails and tours

    Fort Pulaski National Monument, Tybee Island

    Fort Pulaski National Monument stands as a testament to the transformative power of technology in warfare and the rich history of the United States. Located near Tybee Island in Chatham County, Georgia, this national monument was named after the Revolutionary War hero...

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    History museum, Military museum, Museum

    National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force, Pooler

    The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is a non-profit organization with a museum facility located in Pooler, Georgia, in the western suburbs of Savannah.

  • shelter cove towne centre hilton head island23 milesE
    Shopping, Playground, Park

    Shelter Cove Towne Centre, Hilton Head Island

    Shelter Cove Towne Centre, formerly The Mall at Shelter Cove, is a mixed-use lifestyle center located in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. The center features two anchor stores, which include Belk and Kroger, a park, and two luxury apartment buildings.

  • tybee island light15 milesE
    Specialty museum, Vernacular architecture, Museum

    Tybee Island Light, Tybee Island

    Tybee Island Light is a lighthouse next to the Savannah River Entrance, on the northeast end of Tybee Island, Georgia. It is one of seven surviving colonial era lighthouse towers, though highly modified in the mid 1800s.

  • hanner fieldhouse statesboro47 milesNW
    Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport

    Hanner Fieldhouse, Statesboro

    Hanner Fieldhouse is a 4,325-seat multi-purpose arena in Statesboro in the U.S. state of Georgia. It was built in 1969 and is home to the Georgia Southern University men's basketball, women's basketball and women's volleyball teams.

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Best Time To Visit Savannah

Learn when is the best time to travel to Savannah weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

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March is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in April and July.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in November. Most of it rains in August.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Savannah?

The top attractions to visit in Savannah are:

What is the best time to visit Savannah?

March is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in April and July. The highest air temperature is in June, July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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