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Savannah Historic District
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Savannah Historic District

#1 in Best Top 10 Places to Visit in Savannah

Savannah Historic District is known for its historic 18th and 19th century architecture. The plan of the historic district is based on plan laid out in 1733 by Gen. James E. Oglethorpe, founder of the British colony of Georgia. Savannah Historic District includes the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences, First African Baptist Church, Temple Mickve Israel, Central of Georgia Railway roundhouse complex, Christ Church, old Colonial Cemetery, Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Old Harbor Light, and Factor's Row.


Forsyth Park
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Forsyth Park

#2 in Best Top 10 Places to Visit in Savannah

Forsyth Park is a 30 acres popular city park located in the historic district of Savannah. The park was named for Georgia's 33rd governor Governor John Forsyth. Forsyth Park main attraction is the fountain that was installed in 1858 at the north end of the park. It was modeled after the fountains at the Place de la Concorde in Paris. The fountain is popular place for proposals and weddings. The park features two children's playgrounds, basketball and tennis courts, and home field for Savannah Shamrocks Rugby Club. The park also hosts events and festival throughout year.


Telfair Museums
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Telfair Museums

#3 in Best Top 10 Places to Visit in Savannah

Telfair Museums is a popular art museum located in the historic district of Savannah. It was he first public art museum in the Southern United States. The museum collection includes over 4,500 American and European paintings, sculptures, and works on paper. The museum's collection is housed in three buildings and each features the era in which it was built. The Telfair Academy features two 19th century rooms, and it includes collection of 19th and 20th century American and European art. Other two buildings are Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters and Jepson Center.

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The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
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The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist

#4 in Best Top 10 Places to Visit in Savannah

The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist is popular attraction of Savannah. It is a Roman Catholic cathedral and Mother Church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Savannah. The Cathedral is an active house of worship. It is also popular choice for weddings and private events. The church offers self guided tours from Monday to Saturday.


Bonaventure Cemetery
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Bonaventure Cemetery

#5 in Best Top 10 Places to Visit in Savannah

Bonaventure Cemetery in east Savannah is the most visited Cemetery of the area. Located on bluff of the Wilmington River, it was featured in the 1994 novel and movie Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. The 160 acres rural cemetery includes many notable burials.


Fort Jackson
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Fort Jackson

#6 in Best Top 10 Places to Visit in Savannah

Fort Jackson, also known as Old Fort Jackson is a 19th century fort located on the Savannah River. The fort was built to protect the city of Savannah from attack by sea. Today, Fort Jackson is a popular historic landmark that offers daily cannon firings and interactive programs. It is also available to host birthday party or private events.


Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
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Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters

#7 in Best Top 10 Places to Visit in Savannah

Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters is a historic house and museum managed by Telfair Museums. Built in 1819, the Regency style mansion was designed by the English architect William Jay of Bath. The house along with gardens, carriage house, and slave quarters allows visitors to explore history of 19th century. The museum collection includes decorative arts from the English Regency period primarily of Owens family.

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Wormsloe Historic Site
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Wormsloe Historic Site

#8 in Best Top 10 Places to Visit in Savannah

Wormsloe Historic Site, also known as Wormsloe Plantation protects estate of Noble Jones. The 822 acres site is located within dense oak-pine maritime forest. It includes 7 miles nature trail, a museum & theater, colonial life area, gift shop, and picnic area. The site features scenic oak-lined avenue and interpretive nature trail leads past the tabby ruins along the marsh to the Colonial Life Area. The site also hosts several events throughout the year including popular "Colonial Faire and Muster" in February that features 18th century life and the "Tools and Skills that Built a Colony" event in Labor Day weekend.

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Fort Pulaski National Monument
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Fort Pulaski National Monument

#9 in Best Top 10 Places to Visit in Savannah

Fort Pulaski was built to protect the port of Savannah. Construction of the fort began in 1829 and it took 18 years to complete. The National Monument is located on Cockspur Island between Savannah and Tybee Island. Fort Pulaski was home to soldiers and also used as a prison during the American Civil War. Fort Pulaski offers many outdoor activities including hiking, biking, and bird watching.


SCAD Museum of Art
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SCAD Museum of Art

#10 in Best Top 10 Places to Visit in Savannah

SCAD Museum of Art located Savannah College of Art and Design is a art museum. It features artist from around the world in rotating exhibitions. The museum serves SCAD students and other visitors. Permanent collection of the museum includes 4,5000 works of art that include The Walter O. Evans collection of African American Art, The Modern and Contemporary Art Collection, The Earle W. Newton Collection of British and American Art, and The 19th and 20th Century Photography Collection and the SCAD Costume Collection.

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Savannah Parks

  1. Forsyth Park