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Frommer's Portable Savannah is packed with all the facts, tips, and descriptions you need to have perfect vacation:
- Frommer's Portable Savannah is a compact, fit-in-your-pocket guide on getting to and enjoying the best of the Hostess City of the South.
- Our authors have written about Georgia for years, so they’re able to provide valuable insight and advice. They’ll steer you away from the touristy and the inauthentic and show you the real heart of the South. Let them take you to historic homes, literary landmarks, Georgia's oldest standing fort, and even on a riverboat cruise -- and beyond the city limits, with day trips to Hilton Head and Beaufort, S.C. You’ll see Savannah like a pro using their candid advice and in-depth knowledge of the city.
- Also included are accurate neighborhood maps, up-to-date advice on finding the best package deals, and an online directory that makes trip-planning a snap!
Synopsis
See the very best ofSavannah
Whether you're looking for riverboat cruising and fresh seafood or cemeteries and martinis, our expert author guides you to the best of the city.
Detailed maps throughout
Exact prices, directions, opening hours,and other practical information
Candid reviews of hotels and restaurants,plus sights, shopping, and nightlife
Insider tips from local expert authors
Find news, deals, apps, and expert advice,plus connect with other travelers at Frommers.com
Table of Contents
LIST OF MAPS.1 THE BEST OF SAVANNAH.
1 Frommer’s Favorite Savannah Experiences.
2 Best Hotel Bets.
3 Best Restaurant Bets.
2 SAVANNAH IN DEPTH.
1 Savannah Today.
2 Savannah History.
3 Savannah’s Architecture & Art.
4 Savannah in Popular Culture: Books, Films & Music.
5 Eating in Savannah.
3 PLANNING YOUR TRIP TO SAVANNAH.
1 Getting There & Around.
2 Neighborhoods in Brief.
3 When to Go.
Savannah Calendar of Events.
4 Money & Costs.
What Things Cost in Savannah.
5 Specialized Travel Resources.
4 WHERE TO STAY IN SAVANNAH.
1 Along the Riverfront.
Family-Friendly Hotels.
2 In the Historic District.
3 Nearby Hotels & Inns.
5 WHERE TO EAT IN SAVANNAH.
1 Along or Near the Riverfront.
2 In the Historic District.
Family-Friendly Restaurants.
3 In & Around the City Market.
4 In the Victorian District.
5 On the South Side.
6 EXPLORING SAVANNAH.
Sightseeing Suggestions.
1 Historic Homes.
A Visit to the U.S. Custom House.
2 Museums.
3 Historic Churches & Synagogues.
Gateway to Historic Savannah.
4 The Forts: Civil War Memories.
5 Cemeteries.
6 Black History Sights.
Martinis in the Cemetery.
7 Literary Landmarks.
8 Especially for Kids.
A Visit to the Murder House.
9 Organized Tours.
10 Sports & Outdoor Activities.
Exploring the Savannah National Wildlife Refuge.
7 SAVANNAH STROLLS.
Walking Tour 1: Savannah’s Historic Squares.
Walking Tour 2: The Riverwalk.
8 SHOPPING IN SAVANNAH.
1 Shopping A to Z.
9 SAVANNAH AFTER DARK.
1 The Performing Arts.
2 Live Music Clubs.
3 Bar Hoppin’ & Pub-Crawlin’.
4 Gay & Lesbian Bars.
5 Dinner Cruises.
10 DAY TRIPS & OVERNIGHTS FROM SAVANNAH.
1 Tybee Island.
Strolling Around Isle of Hope.
2 Hilton Head.
Hilton Head’s Wonderful Wildlife.
3 St. Simons Island.
4 Daufuskie Island.
5 Beaufort.
6 Sea Island.
11 FAST FACTS & WEBSITES.
1 Fast Facts: Savannah.
2 Airline Websites.
INDEX.
L I S T O F M A P S.
Greater Savannah.
Where to Stay in Savannah.
Where to Eat in Savannah.
Savannah Attractions.
Walking Tour: Savannah’s Historic Squares.
Walking Tour: The Riverwalk.
Tybee Island.
Hilton Head.
St. Simons.
Beaufort.