Savannah · Chatham County
Your local guide to the best restaurants, happy hours, events, hotels, and things to do in Savannah, Georgia — from the Historic District and River Street to Tybee Island.
Explore Savannah
Riverside seafood to hidden Lowcountry kitchens.
Rooftop pours, speakeasies and live-music corners.
Slow mornings, square-side espresso and pastry counters.
Historic inns and stays steps from the squares.
Forsyth mornings, museum afternoons, square evenings.
Ghost walks, river cruises and guided strolls.
Kayaks, paddleboards and Tybee days on the water.
Backwater charters and dockside marinas.
Salt glows, steam and slow Lowcountry afternoons.
From soulful basements to riverfront stages.
Where to Stay
The hotels and inns our local team hand-picks and stands behind — from historic district mansions to oceanfront Tybee stays.
Hotels & Inns
Tybee Island
With over 130 years of history on South Beach, this oceanfront resort is a classic choice for families on Tybee Island. You can soak up the sun at one of their two outdoor pools, enjoy a drink at the poolside tiki bar, and walk directly out to the beach.
Hotels & Inns
Pooler
Located right in Pooler near the Tanger Outlets, this all-suite hotel offers plenty of space for families. You can start your day with a free cooked-to-order breakfast and wind down at the complimentary evening manager's reception. With an indoor pool and airport shuttle, it makes for a comfortable and stress-free stay.
Hotels & Inns
Pooler
This family-friendly spot along the I-95 corridor in Pooler makes travel easy with its indoor/outdoor pool and whirlpool. Guests particularly enjoy the complimentary hot breakfast and the popular 5:30 Kickback, which serves free evening drinks and food. It is a reliable, stress-free choice for those needing a comfortable room or suite.
Hotels & Inns
Tybee Island
Located on North Beach, this 1898 Victorian home offers a charming historic stay just steps from the lighthouse and the ocean. You can relax on the wrap-around porch, take a dip in the outdoor pool, or borrow beach gear and head down to the water for the day.
Hotels & Inns
Savannah
This cozy, adults-only bed and breakfast near Greene Square occupies an 1897 gingerbread cottage that feels like a home away from home. You will love the personalized innkeeper guidance, the afternoon wine and dessert, and, most importantly, the highly-rated homecooked breakfasts served each morning.
Hotels & Inns
Savannah
Located in the heart of the historic district, this pet-friendly luxury hotel offers a sophisticated escape. You will love the eclectic artwork, curated antiques, and signature restaurant, The Emporium, while the rooftop bar and pool provide the perfect vantage point for relaxing after exploring the city.
Hotels & Inns
Savannah
Built in 1851, this historic hotel sits right in the heart of the district near Broughton Street. Beyond its famous Civil War history and reputation as a haunted landmark, it offers guests a welcoming stay with daily continental breakfast, a nightly wine reception, and helpful concierge services.
Hotels & Inns
Savannah
This adults-only Renaissance Revival mansion on Columbia Square is the height of Savannah luxury. You will love the gourmet cooked-to-order breakfast, the nightly wine and hors d'oeuvres reception, and those charming evening cookies and tea served while you relax on the veranda.
Hotels & Inns
Savannah
Located right next to Forsyth Park, this adults-only bed and breakfast consists of two beautifully restored 1868 mansions. Each room is filled with elegant antique furnishings and working fireplaces, providing a cozy atmosphere for enjoying the nightly wine, hors d'oeuvres, and dessert receptions.
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This Week
Upcoming events, live music, and fresh local guides.
Mamma Mia!, the Savannah Theatre resident production, runs through November 7, 2026. Showtimes vary by performance date - see the official calendar at savannahtheatre.com/shows. Box office: (912) 233-7764.
The Red Clay Strays live at Enmarket Arena, Thursday, October 15, 2026 @ 6:30 pm per the venue's official event page. Tickets via enmarketarena.com (Ticketmaster).
Savannah Ghost Pirates home hockey game vs the Norfolk Admirals, Friday, October 16, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Enmarket Arena. Tickets via enmarketarena.com (Ticketmaster).
Editorial
Local knowledge from people who live here.
Fri, Oct 16
Savannah bachelorette weekend, planned like a local: rooftop happy hours, dueling pianos, a bridal-party spa afternoon, and a 21+ ghost tour night - honestly sorted. Book it early.
Thu, Oct 15
Savannah's boutique hotels, honestly sorted: the design stays downtown, mansion-scale resorts beside Forsyth Park, and riverfront style picks - plus when a B&B is the smarter play.
Thu, Oct 15
The couples' weekend in Savannah: inns with port at turndown, Champagne brunch at the Collins Quarter, a couples massage at Saltgrass Spa, and the free ferry ride across the river.
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