Things to Know Before Visiting Savannah

Allow us to be the first to inform you that your well-planned itinerary will need to be adjusted. It is a common mistake to underestimate the size of Savannah and believe that it can be fully explored in just a few days. Historic Savannah has 24 squares, more than 20 museums, countless retail and gift shops and restaurants. There are events for every season, several places to see live entertainment, you can partake in numerous tours and almost everything was once a residential mansion, bank, power plant or Greyhound bus station. This is a slight exaggeration, but not by much.

"We don't need no water, let that..." - you know the rest. Savannah's rooftop bars are in season all year long and are the ideal way to see the city, 360-degrees style. Prepare to sip the day away with skyline, river, residential or park views. These bars are equipped to serve you curated cocktails, great conversation, coastal breezes, comfy couches and fantastic food.

Ah, the classic bar crawl dilemma: the struggle to synchronize our sips and swigs before gallivanting on to the next watering hole. Cheers to those who can keep up, and cheers to those who can't quite handle the pace. Let's just call it a "fluid" approach to bar-hopping. Take that plastic cup to-go and sip on your way to the next round. Be sure to remain within the Historic downtown area between River Street and Jones Street with your open 16 oz cup. We must have some rules, after all.

Dining in Savannah is not about eating the food. It's about going on a culinary journey to becoming one with the food. You see, smell, taste and savor the dish. Then, you cry a little. That's ok; we all do it; this is a normal process. The food coma is kicking in and this is your brain telling your palette what just happened. Once you've recovered, these Savannah restaurants are the ones to thank for it.