Places to Visit/Things to Do
· Plant Riverside – The ‘Entertainment’ District – A free museum inside the JW Marriott, Shops and Restaurants along the riverfront, 3 rooftop bars.
· Starland Yard – an outdoor gathering area made with shipping containers! They have great craft beer, a full bar, a brick oven pizza baker, and rotating food trucks.
· Ghost Tours – Savannah is one of the most haunted cities in America and there are PLENTY of ghost tour options – one in an open-top hearse.
· Forsyth Park – huge park with a gorgeous fountain in the middle and 2 playgrounds. The perfect spot for a little exercise or a picnic. Extremely good farmer’s market every Saturday from 9am-1pm
· River Street – shops and restaurants along the Savannah River
· Broughton Street – restaurants and shopping
· Mikvah Israel Synagogue (there is a museum there, but hours are limited)
· City Market – restaurants, shops, bars
· American Prohibition Museum - The first and only museum in the United States dedicated to the history of Prohibition. Craft Cocktail Classes are also offered.
Restaurants
· The Olde Pink House – reservations highly suggested
· Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House/Dining Room – Southern, family style, stand in line for an amazing lunch
· Zunzi’s on Drayton St – South African inspired food – good lunch choice - BEST chicken sandwich and big enough to share!
· Crystal Beer Parlor - a old Savannah standard. Great burgers, onion rings and salads.
· Sorry Charlies – Oyster Bar and tasty bites (City market area) – Rooftop Bar, as well
· B & D Burger (City Market area)
· E-Tang – truly authentic Chinese with house made dumplings/egg rolls
· Vic’s on the River (River Street)
· Alligator Soul (near City Market)
· The Vault – Sushi and Asian Fusion (near Starland Yard area)
· Chive Sea Bar and Lounge (Broughton Street)
· Flock to the Wok (Whittaker St) - tasty Chinese dishes
· Repeal 33 (MLK) - craft cocktails and good food
· The Chart House (River St) - seafood
· Huey’s on River street – New Orleans style food, great breakfast, including authentic beignets
· J. Christopher – a regional chain, but very good for breakfast
· Collin’s Quarter – breakfast/brunch
· The Wexford (City Market) – beautiful Irish bar and kitchen – good food and cocktails
Bars
Important Tip: In the historic district, you can get your alcohol drinks in a ‘to go’ cup and walk around enjoying your cocktail while you tour the city!
· Myrtle & Rose – Rooftop overlooking the river – in Plant Riverside district
· Electric Moon – Rooftop in Plant Riverside – 2 levels with a slide in between
· The Peregrin – Rooftop of Perry Lane Hotel – Overlooks the historic district
· Rock’s on the Roof – Rooftop of The Bohemian Hotel – Overlooks the River
· The Lost Square - Rooftop bar at the Alida Hotel
· Sorry Charlie’s – Rooftop bar overlooks City Market and their Bamboo Room Tiki Bar specializes in rum cocktails
· Alley Cat Lounge
· Baobab Lounge - inside JW Mariott museum
· Congress Street Up
· Repeal 33
· Bubbly Bar – sparkling wine and cocktails made with sparkling wine
· Peacock Lounge
· Abe’s on Lincoln
· Public Kitchen and Bar
· 17 Hundred 90 Tavern
· Artillery
· Bar Julian at The Thompson Hotel – Rooftop in Eastern Wharf area – far East end of Riverstreet
· Sobremesa - wine bar with small bites
· Breweries – Service Brewing, Hop Atomica, Two Tides Brewing, Back River Brewery, World of Beer (not officially a brewery, but tons of craft beer on tap!)