Savannah’s antebellum charm, with flowing Spanish moss hanging from stoic live oaks and welcoming shady squares is a southern city of delight and history. Nicknamed the “Hostess City of the South”, it is no wonder that Savannah continues to be a bucket list destination for travelers around the United States and beyond.

Are you looking for the perfect bachelorette trip destination, romantic getaway, or next family trip? Savannah has something for everyone and is a city I keep finding myself visiting over the years. We had the absolute best time celebrating my best friend Devan’s bachelorette in this city and here is what we did!

WHERE IS SAVANNAH? AND HOW TO GET THERE?

Okay, but wait, where the heck is Savannah?! The city is located in the southeastern part of Georgia along the coast, and I-95 practically runs through it. It’s about 250 miles southeast of Atlanta, the other most popular city in Georgia (roughly a 4-hour drive or so).

How to Get to Savannah

Flying: Flying to Savannah is easy with the Savannah/Hilton Head airport only being a short 20-minute drive to downtown and prices ranging from $200-$400 from major airports. Depending on where you are coming from, getting to Savannah is easy, but leaving sure is hard!

Driving: Extremely safe and easy to get to, traveling to Savannah is accessible from most east coast airports and cities. Only a four-hour drive from Atlanta, Charlotte, and Orlando, Savannah can be the perfect weekend getaway. The first time we visited Savannah was actually on our way to Florida, and its proximity to I-95 made it easy and fun to break up our long drive from Virginia.

How to Get from the Airport to Downtown Savannah

Ride shares: Ubers and Lyft are plentiful in Savannah and can take you where you need to go—again the airport is only a quick 20-minute drive to downtown.

Car Rental: I opted not to rent a car when visiting Savannah.

One thing to note: I am obsessed with corporate discount codes. ALWAYS check if your company has a deal with a rental car company because it almost always cuts my rental car price in half.

When to go to Savannah

The South is HOT! And muggy. So, if you are planning to visit from April to October, expect the temperatures to be sweltering and to find some activities indoors to hide out in the AC. The best time to visit Savannah is during the spring and fall. Summer months can be quite hot in Savannah, but if the heat doesn’t bother you, there are many beaches surrounding the area that can make for a perfect day trip from Savannah.

Where to Stay in Savannah

Whether you are looking to stay in the heart of historic downtown Savannah or in an Airbnb on the beach of Tybee Island, there is no wrong choice for your trip to Savannah. I’ve done both and depending on the type of trip you are planning; it will be up to your group’s wants and needs for the best place to stay for your visit.

DOWNTOWN SAVANNAH

Staying in the heart of the action provides easy access to all the history and excitement Savannah has to offer. If you only have a short amount of time to experience Savannah or if it your first time visiting, I would recommend staying here for proximity to most of the activities around Savannah.

TYBEE ISLAND

Staying on Tybee Island is ideal for those wanting to get away and spend time relaxing on the beach with toes in the sand. In the summer and for large groups and families, I would choose to make your home base Tybee Island. We stayed in an Airbnb on the island for my best friend’s bachelorette and everyone couldn’t get over how beautiful the location was and the proximity to the beach. There are various rental options on Tybee Island all at reasonable prices.

Where to Eat in Savannah

HUSK

Extremely difficult to score a reservation, but well worth it if you do, HUSK is a highly-rated dining experience offering southern comfort food with a menu rotating daily. If visiting Charleston, be sure to visit their other location as well!

B. Matthews Eatery

Fabulous brunch spot offering breakfast and cocktails! If visiting Savannah with a large group or a bachelorette, they are very accommodating and experienced with serving and catering to larger parties.

Collins Quarter

My favorite restaurant in Savannah and an influencer’s dream (gag me sorry haha), Collins Quarter has two locations in Savannah and is vastly popular among locals and visitors. Its menu caters to all types of eaters and their specialty coffees are to die for—fruity pebbles coffee anyone?

Ye Olde Pink House

The Olde Pink House is one of Savannah’s finest dining establishments, offering new Southern cuisine in a casual but sophisticated setting. If you are looking for southern comfort classics and a great backdrop for your pictures, pop on by the Ye Olde Pink House.

The Vault

Our favorite locals took us here on our first trip to Savannah for lunch and we absolutely loved it. (Thanks David and Jaelyn!) For a fun stop in the midst of exploring Savannah, stop here for delicious food and fabulous cocktails—don’t forget to ask for a Moscow Mule to go! Savannah allows for open-container alcohol!!

Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room

For an extremely unique dining experience, you can queue up in front of107 West Jones Street. Here you will be seated beside strangers and neighbors to experience southern culinary classics that can only be found here.

Leopold’s Ice Cream

The line was around the corner when we walked past Leopold’s, so we did not have time to wait and try the iconic ice cream parlor. If you are a sweet-treat aficionado, definitely don’t miss this iconic spot. If you’re lactose intolerant like me, it might not be worth it to stand in line for a while though.

3 Days in Savannah Itinerary

Finally, what you came here for – the perfect 3 days in Savannah itinerary! Let’s get to it!

Take into account that this itinerary assumes you will have three full days to explore the city. If that’s not the case, or one day you arrive a little later in the day, feel free to adjust to a schedule that works best for you. I went ahead and mapped things out for you based on location proximities, but feel free to explore at your own rate.

DAY 1 IN SAVANNAH

(Morning): Brunch in the park & Savannah explorin’

Brunch at Collins Quarter

Start your day in the most beautiful park in Savannah dining at the famous Collins Quarter. This restaurant is themed on the trendy café vibes of Australia. They have two locations: one in Forsyth Park and one downtown. The wait can get extremely long on weekends, and unfortunately they don't take reservations for breakfast or brunch. Don't worry, I promise it's worth it! The earlier you get here the better, and if you're a group of 4 or less, the wait really shouldn't be terrible. Their menu offers an array of specialty coffees and cocktails that pair perfectly with the food offerings available. I opted for a coffee special they were having which included matcha and it was delicious!

Forsyth Park

After you devour some brunch at Collins Quarter in Forsyth Park, emerge from the eatery into a magical land of history and hanging moss Live Oak trees. Scattered along the paths, you will find local artisans and musicians making it a scene to immerse yourself in. Follow the paths until you reach the city’s most famous fountain modeled after the fountains at the Place de la Concorde in Paris. You may be lucky enough to see a proposal! If not, a selfie with the fountain should suffice.

Jones Street

Wander to the north end of Forsyth Park and make your way a couple of blocks over to Jones Street. Deemed the prettiest street in Savannah, Jones Street is the perfect insta-worthy location to capture the beauty of Savannah on your gram. Not much has changed in 150 years, and here you can feel the history as you walk past the historic homes that line the street.

Wormsloe State Park

A little way out of Savannah proper, you will need a rental car to visit the next two locations. Wormsloe State Park is most famous for its broad street with live oaks lining the avenue. Once you enter the gate, stop for a gorgeous picture and either continue on to visit the historic home or head on over to your next destination.

Bonaventure Cemetery

If you haven’t had enough of history and nature, drive on over to the most beautiful cemetery in the United States. Bonaventure Cemetery is the final resting place of many famous Americans and also doubles as a magically spooky stop on your Savannah exploration day. You can drive through the cemetery, which makes it easy to pull over for a quick photo and an immediate return to the cool air conditioning of your car.

DAY 2 IN SAVANNAH

(Morning): Brunch at B. Matthews Eatery

B. Matthews Eatery

Start your day with another brunch experience at on of Savannah’s finest: B. Matthews Eatery. We had an early reservation due to the large size of our group, but everything was perfect, and it fueled us for a fun-filled (and booze-filled) day of experiencing all that Savannah has to offer.

Riverwalk Savannah

Walk down towards the water and down crazy-steep steps and you will find yourself transformed in time and space back to the 1800s. With new buildings nestled next to former cotton warehouses, you’ll find over 70 shops, galleries, restaurants, pubs, and hotels lining the oceanfront path. Don’t miss walking through the Plant Riverside’s JW Marriott. The Kessler Collection transformed an old power plant into a museum of art, artifacts, and even a giant dinosaur.

(Afternoon): Bar Crawl but biking?

Peddle Pub

You probably will see a group of drunk people riding around on a trolley car bar mechanism with bicycle seats and peddles: this is the masterpiece of Peddle Pub! This unique experience doubles as a bar crawl and their website boasts embracing the local entertainment and culture of Savannah. Perfect for large groups and bachelor/bachelorette parties, this experience is not one to soon be forgotten. What could be better than scream-singing your favorite songs and being gawked at by locals and tourists of Savannah?

(Evening): Dinner Cruise & Ghost Tour

Savannah River Cruise

Looking for a fancy way to see Savannah by sea? Look no further than taking a dinner cruise on the historic Georgia Queen by Savannah River Cruises. This 400 person vessel will wine and dine (literally) guests while cruising along the banks of downtown Savannah. The riverboat tours leave the dock right from the Savannah Riverwalk into the Port of Savannah, and then turn around and head back under the Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge and past the historic river front.  The tours continue downriver passing the world-famous Waving Girl, Florence Martus, through the ship yards and just past the tip of Hutchinson Island and Old Fort Jackson. This delightful experience is a great way to see much of the city while laying back and relaxing.

Ghost Tour

We had the best time on our Savannah Ghost Tour! Our guide LeRoy (ex-intel officer and total badass) led us down the brick-lined streets of Savannah while sharing spooky tales of the area’s history. He warned us of the boo hags (look it up) and ended our tour by burning some sage for our protection. The entire ordeal was informative and entertaining, and our group couldn’t stop raving about the boo hag story for the rest of our trip. Because this day is so action-packed (and after personally doing this exact itinerary), feel free to move the ghost tour to another night if you are running out of steam after a day in the hot Savannah weather. Whatever you do though, don’t skip experiencing a ghost tour with LeRoy in Savannah!

DAY 3 IN SAVANNAH

(Morning): Beach Day

Tybee Island Beach Day

Tybee Island is a short 20-minute drive from downtown Savannah and well-worth the day trip if you have the time. The beach is beautiful, and the island has various dining options to chose from. We ordered pizza here and it was delicious! We opted to drive to the island ourselves, but ubering from downtown is easy, but depending on the time of day, it could get expensive

Tybee Island Lighthouse

Tybee Island’s Lighthouse is the oldest and tallest lighthouse in Georgia and is a historical landmark of both Georgia and the East Coast. Visitors are allowed to climb the 178 steps it takes to get to the top for panoramic views of the island. There are also tours, a museum, and gift shop available at the lighthouse.

(Afternoon): Civil War History

Fort Pulaski National Monument

The filming location of the movie “Conspirator” (2009) is also home to one of the sieges that led to the fall of the Confederacy. Fort Pulaski is a great stop on your way back to Savannah from Tybee Island. Fort Pulaski National Monument has one of the best preserved nineteenth-century masonry fortifications in the United States.

That’s all I’ve got for you folks! Tried and true, this is the best way to spend 3 days in Savannah! I hope you follow this weekend getaway itinerary, and if it was helpful to you in your planning, let me know in the comment section!