Continuing our March feature of Up and Coming Cities in the U.S., Savannah, GA is a charming town filled with luxury, history, and a little bit of mystery. With long draping moss hanging from the trees over long cobble-stoned roads, Savannah is straight out of the movies. Yes, the weather can be quite a fete, but that just gives you an excuse to splurge on a chic fan.
Here are the best places to eat, drink, and be merry in Savannah. For the cutest clothes see the shop below!
Thursday:
2:00pm – Check-in to the cutest, most luxurious boutique hotel in Savannah – the Mansion on Forsyth Park (article coming Friday). You will instantly be welcomed by exuberant Southern hospitality and a stunning art collection. Located on the famous, 22-acre Forsyth Park and only a hop, skip and a jump from many adorable eateries, galleries, and boutique shopping – you will find everything you need in this charming hotel.
For an equally as charming but slightly less boutique-y feel, try The Brice. Or, if you’re willing to stay a bit outside of Savannah, The Cloister at Sea Island is the most amazing hotel in Georgia!
4:00pm – Start to get acquainted with this little town and wander out of The Mansion and onto cobblestone streets covered by a canopy of stunningly green trees. You’ll feel like you just stepped into a Nicholas Sparks novel – swoon.
8:00pm – Head down to River Street, Savannah’s charming yet entertaining main attraction. Here you will find bustling nightlife, from delicious and adorably quaint restaurants, to pubs to exciting nightspots, all of which are along the Savannah River.
Have dinner at Vic’s on the River – a fine-dining restaurant in a 19th-century warehouse. You’ll love the Southern cooking and hospitality.
10:30pm – Savannah’s livelihood will surprise you once the sun goes down. The “To Go” cup law lets you carry your drink from bar to bar along River Street, as long as it’s in a plastic cup! River Street is filled with bars, jazz clubs, live music and concerts, dance clubs and pubs. Try Jazz’d Tapas Bar or Bay Street Blues for some real southern livin’!
Friday
10:00am – Work off that Southern meal from last night and kick your weekend off the healthy way with a class at Savannah’s best yoga studio – Savannah Power Yoga. Choose from any practice starting at 6:00am, but if we’re being realistic, you’re on vacation, so try Power Max at 10:00am. It will challenge you physically and mentally, and you’ll leave feeling invigorated and ready for the rest of your weekend.
12:30pm – You’re sure to be starving after working your booty off during yoga, so treat yourself to Bernie’s on River Street, where you will find fresh seafood and a traditional Southern cuisine.
2:30pm – Walk off your lunch with a stroll around River Street in the daylight, and then head into one of the many brewhouses for a nice, cold one. Try Churchill’s Pub – their rooftop terrace is perfect for a cold beer on a warm, Georgia day.
8:30 – Have dinner at the eclectic Sapphire Grill, a modern bistro with fresh seafood and local meats. Try the Chef’s Tasting menu or the tuna mignon.
10:30pm – Go dancing at Club 51 Degrees. It has three floors of great music and some of the best DJ’s in town. If you really want to commit to a night out, try Club One – a multi level dance show/entertainment venue.
Saturday
10:00am – After a bit of strolling on your Saturday morning, take the Farmer’s Market Tour and Cooking Class. First you’ll wander and shop through Forsyth Park’s Farmers Market, which features some of the freshest produce, fruits and meat from local farmers.
Then, learn to cook a delicious meal with all of the ingredients from the market. You’ll be able to take home a cookbook, so get ready to show off your skills to your friends and family after your trip.
2:00pm – Take a little drive 20 minutes east of Savannah and find yourself among five miles of beach that is kissed by the Atlantic Ocean on Tybee Island. Spend your afternoon soaking up the sun, whether it’s horizontally, on a fishing boat, a bike, or even a sailboat among the native Bottlenose Dolphins.
8:30pm – End your busy day right inside the comfort of the Mansion. 700 Drayton Restaurant is home to upscale Southern cuisine; dine in one of their six grand dining rooms or have a cocktail in the Bösendorfer Lounge or Casimir’s Lounge, which features live entertainment and a rooftop terrace right above Forsyth Park. Try the Buttermilk Fried Quail on a Sweet Potato Waffle to start and the Tuna au Poivre for your main. We know – drooling, right?
Sunday
10:00am – Finish your weekend with Sunday brunch at one of the two of the best spots in Savannah, both of which reserve their famous brunches for Sunday mornings. Try Soho South Cafe – a super hip spot that was once a mechanic garage and is now a gallery as much as it is a restaurant. Get the brioche french toast, shrimp and grits if you’re going for something Southern, or the homemade split biscuit with scrambled eggs and grits.
Another option is the Driftaway Cafe; try the Crab Cake Bennie, a Southern spin on eggs benedict and it will melt in your mouth. If you want something sweet, get the Myers Jamaican Rum french toast or the Sunday Fried Chicken.
12:00pm- Wander through Savannah’s Historic District for one last glimpse of your new favorite up-and-coming city. Stroll under the Spanish Moss and roam through parks, mansions, monuments and famous forts from the Revolutionary and Civil Wars.
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