Best Things to Do in Savannah After Meetings

The city comes alive after five, and when the river calls, we answer without hesitation. River Street is an ideal first stop, where the energy is high and the options are plentiful. Take your pick of dining, local shopping, monuments and rooftop bars, all woven together by cobblestone streets and expertly paved brick paths.

As you wander, you’ll encounter historic markers that ground the experience in meaning, including the Waving Girl Statue, the African-American Monument, and A World Apart, the city’s World War II monument globe.

Beyond River Street, Savannah’s extended waterfront continues to impress. Plant Riverside District brings together dining, nightlife and riverfront views, while Eastern Wharf offers a more residential feel with rooftops that double as front-row seats to the river. Watch massive container ships glide in and out of the port of Savannah—the third busiest port in the country—as you nibble light bites and sip craft cocktails.

This city was made for walking, and that’s precisely what you should do. Savannah tours offer an easy way to see and learn more about the area, with walking tours that make the experience feel personal and intimate. From delicious food tours to in-depth history, quintessential neighborhoods, paranormal discovery and lively pub crawls, Savannah invites you to take it all in at your pace.

Discover more tour options here, then take a deeper dive into the city’s haunted lore for a more spirited look at Savannah's past.

Session ended early? Spend those extra hours with experiences you’ll only find in Savannah. Step back into the early 1900s at the American Prohibition Museum, where the story of bootlegging and “hooch” is brought vividly to life. Explore the Telfair Museums and its three distinct gallery sites, showcasing everything from classical and historic works to modern art.

Feeling a bit more adventurous? Follow that wild hair into the wonderfully macabre world of the Graveface Museum—an experience best entered with curiosity and a strong stomach. Beauty and apparition play a beguiling game at Bonaventure Cemetery, where haunting elegance lingers amongst tombstones.

Savannah’s architecture tells its own story. Federal, Georgian, Gothic and Revival styles line the streets, preserved within the city’s many historic house museums, where the lives of those who came before us remain thoughtfully intact. For a more sacred experience, come as you are and explore Savannah’s revered religious landmarks, including the First African Baptist Church, one of the oldest African-American congregations in the country, as well as First Bryan Baptist Church, purchased by the once enslaved Andrew Bryan in 1793.

For a more divine look at Savannah’s holy landmarks, click here.

A sweet dopamine release after a long day in the boardroom is the perfect way to unwind. Pralines, fudge, cookies, candy apples, ice cream, macarons—take your pick in Savannah, where indulgence is practically encouraged. Tempt fate (and the calorie counter) at Savannah's Candy Kitchen, River Street Sweets, Leopold’s Ice Cream, Baked Bear Savannah and Le Macaron.

Need an extra sugar rush? These sweet spots never miss.

You’ve seen Savannah’s squares by day, but there’s a quiet magic that blooms after sunset. The green-gray moss you’ve come to admire, draped along magnolias, crape myrtles and other familiar trees, takes on an ethereal glow. In the moonlight, the squares transform into a silvery light show, where shadows stretch long and soft—intimidating yet irresistible—pulling you in for a closer look.

Underground, above ground or password-protected, Savannah’s speakeasies are the total mood. Think business casual, cocktail serious. Lounges are arranged with plush seating and closely gathered tables, encouraging you to linger longer. Low lighting and red filters set the pace for hushed voices and titillating conversation, while specialty menus featuring era-inspired cocktails and light bites create the kind of evening you won’t soon forget.

Did you know? You can sip on the go in the Historic Landmark District (between River Street and Jones Street) thanks to Savannah’s open container law. If your beverage of choice is in an open, plastic to-go cup, containing no more than 16 ounces, you can be on your way to your next adventure in our beautiful city. We’ll cheers to that!

Savannah has an incredible way of appealing to each visitor with its various districts. No community is the same, which makes the exploration all the more exhilarating. While many start within the  Historic Landmark District, why not get to know our city's other diverse personalities? From the Victorian District, where European architecture is stunningly displayed, to the Starland District, where art and demographic diversity are celebrated. You'll soon discover a city of many colors and countless ways to beguile you.