7 Ways to Enjoy Savannah in the Summertime

Feel like a kid again as you splash through the interactive fountain at Ellis Square. At night, colorful lights transform the water into a rainbow display—so have your waterproof camera ready for moments you won’t want to forget.

Enjoy the sounds of City Market, just steps from the square and surrounded by shops, dining, and galleries. If you’re in town, catch the City Market Art & Soul Music Festival—gather around the outdoor stage for a free concert, plus art demonstrations and can’t-miss shopping deals.

Uncover Savannah's taboo past at the American Prohibition Museum, then venture underground where piratical history comes to life at the Savannah Pirates & Treasure Museum.

Walking might make you sweat, but going for a ride will make you forget all about the heat. Catch the breeze while you ride in style with Savannah Slow Ride. Head to the top deck as you cruise along the river with Savannah Riverboat Cruises, or get out on the water with paddleboards and kayaks from Moon River Kayak Tours, Aqua Dawg Kayak Company and East Coast Paddleboarding. On Savannah's beach – Tybee Island – you can feel the wind on your face as you hop on a private charter with Compass Sailing and Crab Creek Charters! How cool is that?

The warm weather is just one excuse why you deserve an ice-cold beverage! Head to one of Savannah’s beer breweries to tour the facilities, sample cold brews, and learn about craft beer. 

Kick back and relax under a shady umbrella at one of the city's many breezy rooftop haunts, all while indulging in refreshing daiquiris and curated cocktails. Talk about living the high life! 

Escape to a basement bar – like the Peacock Lounge, The Bootlegger, The Hot Eye and Alley Cat Lounge – to take a break from the sun. Your rejuvenation will be swift and effortless!

Are you feeling the heat or are you bringing - the sizzle? Indulge in some self-care at one of Savannah's many salons or spas. Gather the girls and get your nails done at Magnolia Spa. The crew at Spa Bleu are experts at kneading away all of that tension. Lay back and enjoy a rejuvenating facial at Saltgrass Spa & Fitness or let the experts at The Heavenly Spa by Westin release your tension with a massage.

Step into Savannah's air-conditioned sanctuaries of knowledge and culture and let your mind expand as you bask in the refreshing breeze. Beat the heat while simultaneously enriching your intellect and cultivating your taste for the finer things in life. If you love architectural details, explore the Harper Fowlkes House, Mercer-Williams House, Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace (Girl Scouts!), the Davenport House Museum and the other numerous house museums in the city. The Jepson Center is known for its contemporary art exhibits from around the globe, as well as its immersive Children's Art Museum (CAM). The kiddos will also be thrilled by the Numbers in Nature exhibit at the Savannah Children's Museum's STEAM Center. The SCAD Museum of Art has the latest works by students in Savannah! 

A warm day is the perfect excuse for a cold, sweet treat! Grab a scoop of Tutti Frutti from Leopold’s Ice Cream, an ice-cold popsicle at Savannah Square Pops, or creamy gelato at District Gelato or Doki Doki Ice Creamery. 

When the moon rises, it's time to unleash the fun! Savannah's nightlife is the perfect recipe for a sizzling evening. Whether you're belting out your favorite requests at a piano bar, craving cocktails with comrades at our legendary pubs, watching live entertainment on the river, busting a move at a dance club or ghost hunting like a pro, you'll be the epitome of coolness come nightfall.