Established in 1733, Savannah is the oldest city in Georgia, in fact it was the British colonial capital of the Province of Georgia, the last of the original 13 colonies. Founded by General James Oglethorpe and his fellow passengers who landed on a bluff near the Savannah River, the city still displays the historic charm and foresight conceived by Oglethorpe centuries ago. Oglethorpe named this new city after the Savannah River and was keen to lay out the city in a series of grids allowing for wide streets and public squares that contained urban greenspaces. Of the original 24 public squares, Oglethorpe created, 22 are still in existence today. The cotton trade made Savannah a very wealthy city in the antebellum period. According to local lore, Union General William Tecumseh Sherman spared the destruction of Savannah on his famous fiery march from Atlanta to the sea because he was overwhelmed by the city’s beauty, much of which still stands today.

From beach outings on Tybee Island and casual strolls in the Historic District, to year-round tennis and golf, residents will find plenty of things to do.

Historic District
Tour one of the nation’s most well-preserved historical areas. Wander around or hop on a trolley to tour the lovely homes, stunning architecture, charming inns and historic museums.
Grab lunch at a local institution, Miss Wilkes, open only for lunch Monday through Friday.

River Street
Walk up and down the cobblestone street, visit the shops, grab a take-away cocktail at a local pub and watch huge container ships cruise easily up the river to unload. There are plenty of great places to eat, drink and socialize on River Street

The Beach
Tybee Island is a short twenty-five minute drive from downtown. Tybee Island is a barrier island with pretty beaches very close to Savannah so it is a perfect place for a quick get-away. Grab some coffee and watch the sunrise on this laid-back beach. Be mindful of the parking.

Landmarks
Savannah is overflowing with notable landmarks inside and outside of The Savannah Historic District. A few places to visit include: Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home, Bonaventure Cemetery, The Olde Pink House, Savannah Cotton Exchange, Fort Pulaski, Congregation Mickye Israel, and the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters.

Parks
When you visit Forsythe Park, you will see for yourself why people commonly refer to it as the Central Park of the South. Beautiful trees draped with Spanish Moss, grand fountains, beautiful gardens, and proximity to hotels, makes this 30 acre urban oasis a popular spot with locals and tourists alike.