Travel Savannah, GA

In 1732 James Oglethorpe and 35 poor English families founded the colony of Georgia on the high ground at the mouth of the Savannah river. Oglethorpe laid out a grid of four squares and gave each family a town lot, a garden plot and a fifty-acre farm plot. Thus the first planned city in the new world was established. Oglethorpes vision, providing for residential, commercial and public space, predates the current urban trend toward “mixed use” by over 200 years.

By 1851 the four squares grew to 24 and, amazingly, all but two still exist. Through over two centuries of war and industrial growth the city has maintained Oglethorpes original vision. Savannah remains the destination of choice for travelers who want to immerse themselves in the charm and history of the Old South.

The squares define the cultural identity of Savannah and its citizens. Pedestrions have the right of way in a square mile downtown cris-crossed with over 500 intersections. A person can walk from square to square to square without ever having to stop for a car.

Savannah is home to dozens of historic inns where visitors can truly experience the romance of history. Follow any of these links for a sampling:
Historic Inns Savannah
Romantic Inns of Savannah
Savannah–OnLine Grand Inns
Savannah Inns

Savannah is a walkers paradise. With so much preserved history the first time visitor could be overwhelmed with choices. We suggest planning your visit with a good guide book. Of course there are many tours and local guides to help you get the most from your visit.
Old Savannah Tours
Your Personal Guide
Get on Board The Trolley
Take a Carriage
The Ghost Walk

There's so much more to do and see in Savannah than we have space for here. This Official Savannah Guide will help you plan your trip. Enjoy your visit to Savannah.