Savannah Local Guide

Attractions & Entertainment in Savannah

Hand-verified attractions & entertainment across the Historic District, River Street, Tybee Island and beyond — checked by our local team before they're listed.

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Forsyth Park

Savannah

Iconic 30-acre park featuring the famous 1858 Parisian-style cast iron fountain and canopy of live oaks Public park, walking trails, famous fountain, farmers market, playgrounds, sports courts, cafe

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Bonaventure Cemetery

Savannah

Famous 160-acre Victorian cemetery along the Wilmington River, featured in 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil' Self-guided walking tours, historical society guided tours, cemetery map apps

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Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens

Savannah

51-acre historic USDA plant introduction station featuring historic bamboo collections and formal gardens Botanical garden walks, bamboo farm tours, pick-your-own berry fields, educational workshops, wedding rentals

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Wormsloe State Historic Site

Savannah

Breathtaking 1.5-mile oak avenue lined with over 400 live oaks, oldest standing tabby ruins in Savannah Nature trail hiking, tabby museum exhibits, guided living history programs, visitor center

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Oatland Island Wildlife Center

Savannah

175-acre maritime forest wildlife sanctuary with 2+ miles of trails displaying native Georgia wildlife Wildlife trail walks, animal viewing (cougars, wolves, bison, bobcats), educational school trips, Toddler Tuesday events

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Fort Pulaski National Monument

Savannah

19th-century masonry fort where rifled cannon fire first rendered brick fortifications obsolete during Civil War Historic fort tours, cannon demonstrations, hiking and biking trails, bird watching, visitor center

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Tybee Island Light Station & Museum

Tybee Island

Georgia's oldest and tallest lighthouse (145 feet), one of America's most intact historic lighthouse stations Lighthouse climb (178 steps), historic keeper's cottage tours, Tybee Museum exhibit access, gift shop

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Tybee Island Marine Science Center

Tybee Island

State-of-the-art North Beach eco-facility dedicated to coastal Georgia marine life and sea turtle rescue Beach walks, marsh treks, sea turtle exhibits, touch tanks, educational summer camps, group programs

Pooler

90,000 sq ft museum dedicated to WWII 8th Air Force history, featuring fully restored B-17 Flying Fortress 'City of Savannah' B-17 bomber restoration tours, WWII artifact exhibits, Chapel of the Fallen Eagles, group tours, banquet hall rentals

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Fun Zone Amusement & Sports Park

Pooler

Premier family fun park with High-Performance go-karts and themed mini-golf in Pooler Go-kart tracks (4 tracks), mini golf (two 18-hole courses), arcade games, birthday parties, group events

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Royal Cinemas & IMAX

Pooler

Home to world-record giant IMAX screen (one of the largest IMAX screens in the US) IMAX movie screenings, luxury recliner seating, arcade, full concession stand, group theater buyouts

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Tom Triplett Community Park

Pooler

200-acre Chatham County park featuring a championship disc golf course and historic Civil War tent earthworks Disc golf (18-hole course), 1.5-mile paved walking track around lake, dog park, kayak launch, pavilion rentals

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UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium

Savannah

Georgia's first saltwater public aquarium, operated by UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant Saltwater aquarium exhibits, touch tanks, Jay Wolf nature trail walks, educational school tours, public workshops

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Richmond Hill History Museum

Richmond Hill

Housed in historic 1940 Henry Ford-built kindergarten building, detailing Henry Ford's winter estate era in Richmond Hill Guided museum tours, Henry Ford history exhibits, Cars & Coffee events, community docent lectures

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J.F. Gregory Recreational Park

Richmond Hill

335-acre multi-use park featuring restored rice field wetlands and Henry Ford historic plantation earthworks 3-mile nature trail, wetland boardwalk, covered pavilion, bird watching, community festival grounds, dog walking

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City Club at Lost Plantation Golf Course

Rincon

Joe Lee-designed 18-hole championship municipal golf course in Effingham County 18-hole championship golf, driving range, practice putting green, pro shop, restaurant, golf lessons

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The Escape Company Savannah

Savannah

Immersive escape room lounge in downtown Savannah featuring custom-designed rooms and on-site bar Themed escape rooms, private escape experiences, bar/lounge drinks, corporate team building, birthday parties

Water Sports & Beach Rentals

Skidaway Island State Park

Savannah

Launch directly into the Skidaway Narrows (Intracoastal Waterway); protected maritime forest and tidal marsh environment Kayak and canoe equipment rentals, bicycle rentals ($6/hour), ranger-guided nature walks, campsite and cabin rentals

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Fort McAllister State Park

Richmond Hill

Fort McAllister State Park (also Fort McAllister State Historic Park) — the best-preserved Confederate earthwork fortification and site of the final battle of Sherman's March to the Sea. Civil War earthwork fort tours and museum, camping and cottage rentals, and hiking trails; on the water: kayak, canoe, and SUP rentals, Ogeechee River boat launch ramp, and fishing.

Concert Venues & Live Music

The Historic Savannah Theatre

Savannah

Oldest continually operating theatre site in the United States (opened in 1818); features a resident professional cast and orchestra in Chippewa Square live musical revues, theatrical shows, seasonal holiday productions, concession bar, gift shop

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Mercer Williams House Museum

Savannah

Famous setting of 'Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil', historic 1860s Italianate architecture, restored by Jim Williams Guided house tours, gift shop purchases, architectural history tours

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Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters

Savannah

English Regency architecture designed by William Jay, intact urban slave quarters, unit of Telfair Museums Guided audio tours, slave quarters history exhibits, group tours, educational programs

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Telfair Academy

Savannah

Oldest public art museum in the American South, located in an 1818 Regency mansion, home of the famous Bird Girl statue Self-guided art tours, group tours, docent programs, special exhibition events

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Jepson Center for the Arts

Savannah

Modern Moshe Safdie-designed 64,000 sq ft building, interactive Children's Art Museum, major contemporary exhibitions Contemporary art exhibitions, Children's Art Museum (CAM), group tours, event rentals, art classes

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Davenport House Museum

Savannah

Federal-style architecture built by Isaiah Davenport, birthplace of Historic Savannah Foundation preservation movement Guided house tours, walking tours, garden events, museum shop, group tours

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Andrew Low House Museum

Savannah

Home of Juliette Gordon Low (founder of Girl Scouts), 1840s Italianate mansion overlooking Lafayette Square Guided historic home tours, garden visits, group bookings, special educational programs

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Sorrel Weed House

Savannah

Greek Revival historic home — one of Savannah's most haunted locations, featured on HGTV, Ghost Hunters, and Ghost Adventures. Architectural history tours, 60-minute ghost walk tours, and hands-on paranormal investigations using EMF detectors and thermal cameras.

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Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum

Savannah

Housed in historic 1819 William Scarbrough House with largest private garden in historic district Maritime museum exhibits, ship model displays, William Scarbrough garden tours, venue rentals, educational programs

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SCAD Museum of Art

Savannah

Premier contemporary art museum housed in former Central of Georgia Railway depot, award-winning brick architecture Contemporary art exhibitions, lectures, film screenings, gallery tours, fashion exhibits

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Savannah African Art Museum

Savannah

Collection of over 1,000 ceremonial and spiritual art objects from West and Central Africa Guided museum tours, workshops, Juneteenth celebrations, virtual exhibits, educational programs

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Webb Military Museum

Savannah

Extensive personal collection of authentic military uniforms, headgear, and artifacts from American Civil War to modern conflicts Self-guided military artifact tours, military memorabilia exhibits, military heritage history

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Georgia State Railroad Museum

Savannah

Most complete antebellum railroad repair facility in the world; National Historic Landmark operated by Coastal Heritage Society Historic train rides, turntable demonstrations, blacksmithing demos, group field trips, birthday parties, venue rentals

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Savannah Children's Museum

Savannah

Entirely outdoor children's museum built within the historic brick ruins of Central of Georgia Railway carpentry shop Outdoor interactive play, maze, sensory garden, Summer STEAM Wednesdays, birthday parties, mobile museum

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Savannah History Museum

Savannah

Located in historic 1860 passenger terminal; exhibits original Forrest Gump movie bench Exhibits spanning 1733 to present day, Forrest Gump bench display, Revolutionary War battlefield tours (Battlefield Memorial Park)

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Old Fort Jackson

Savannah

Georgia's oldest standing brick fortification (built 1808); National Historic Landmark along Savannah River Daily cannon firings, interactive living history programs, Civil War history tours, group field trips

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Graveface Museum

Savannah

Immersive oddities and true crime museum at 410 E Lower Factors Walk (Factor's Walk) — serial killer artifacts, cult memorabilia, macabre displays, and a playable vintage pinball arcade. Nighttime ghost tours and 2.5-hour paranormal explorations of the dark museum and Factor's Walk run in collaboration with After Life Tours (book at afterlifetours.com). Phone (912) 335-8018 — needs verification.

Thu-Sun 12:00 PM-7:00 PM; Mon 12:00 PM-5:00 PM

Savannah

Opened in 1753 as an inn for seafarers and pirates; featured in Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island; 15 historic dining rooms with costumed pirates; includes Herb House (1734, oldest building in GA) Lunch, Dinner, Private events, Gift shop, Ghost tours

Tours & Excursions

Savannah Riverboat Cruises

Savannah

Operates two red, white, and blue 1,000-passenger riverboats (Georgia Queen and Savannah River Queen); live entertainment and buffet dining on the Savannah River 1.5-hour narrative harbor sightseeing cruises, 2-hour dinner entertainment cruises, gospel brunch cruises, seasonal holiday cruises, private charters