Savannah
Savannah has 22 squares that serve as mini-parks throughout the historic district. The mossy trees provide shade on sunny days and are surrounded by churches, charming homes, shops and restaurants. Some of our favorites are Chippewa Square, famous for the bench scene in Forest Gump, Ellis Square which was recently redesigned as an outdoor plaza off City Market, Telfair Square which hosts the Telfair Museum and Jepsen Center, and Reynolds Square with the Olde Pink House Restaurant and Lucas Theater.
If you want to visit all the key spots, we suggest booking a trolley tour or even a ghost tour to check out some of the haunted sights throughout the city.
Sajal's favorite spot to see the river and Savannah's bridge is Rocks on The Roof at the Bohemian Hotel. It's the perfect spot at night to watch the lights twinkle.
Broughton Street is one of Sajal's favorite places in the city. Savannah College of Art and Design has helped revitalize this section of the city and some of the best shops and eateries are along this strip.
Sajal's top stop is the Paris Market -- perfect for a coffee and pastry and discovering unique home goods and gifts. A couple blocks away is 24e. -- a great stop for some design inspiration. And don't forget to visit Leopold's Ice Cream -- an old school ice cream parlor founded in 1919. Johnny Mercer worked there as a boy and its now run by Stratton Leopold, a Hollywood producer, which accounts for the tons of movie memorabilia throughout the shop.
Take a stroll along cobblestone River Street to see the cargo ships coming into the Port of Savannah and enjoy the strip's bars and restaurants. Don't forget to stop by River Street Sweets or Savannah's Candy Kitchen and indulge in some fresh salt water taffy and homemade pralines.
Only an 18 mile drive from downtown Savannah, Tybee Island makes for an easy beach day trip. Mallory grew up going to the quaint beach town for family vacations. If you have time, take a stroll along the pier or visit nearby Fort Pulaski.
Forsyth Park is a gorgeous landmark in downtown Savannah that occupies 30 acres in the historic district. It contains walking paths, a children's play area, a Fragrant Garden for the blind, a large fountain, tennis courts, basketball courts, and areas for soccer and Frisbee. It's known for it's large trees and fountain at the north end of the park that turns green every year during St. Patrick's Day.