 Savannah Budget Travel Guide
Savannah, Georgia
Author: Daniel Mayer (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported)
Introducing Savannah
Savannah Budget Travel Guide helps you prepare for your vacation to this city in Georgia. On this page you can find useful information for going to Savannah and exploring it. The places of interest in Savannah are also listed and described.
About Savannah
Savannah is a major city in Georgia, United States. It is in fact the biggest city in Chatham County, the easternmost county of Georgia. The city is also one of the oldest city in Georgia, established in 1733 and served for a while as the first capital of the state.
Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge, Savannah River, Eugene Talmadge Memorial Bridge, Savannah River, Savannah, Georgia
Author: Jonas N. Jordan, US Army Corps of Engineers (public domain)
Today Savannah has many historical sites tied to its long history. It is the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, who founded the Girl Scouts of America. It is also the home of the oldest African American Baptist church, the First African Baptist Church, and the third oldest synagogue in America, the Temple Mickve Israel.
The city of Savannah has a population of 132,000 and a metropolitan population of 343,000. Location on the Atlantic coast of Georgia, it hosted the sailing competition for the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Atlanta.
Budget Travel to Savannah
The most practical way to reach Savannah is by car. You can take the Interstate-95 and Interstate-16 to reach the city. Alternatively, you can fly to Savannah, landing at the Savannah/Hilton-Head International Airport. The airport receives flights from major US airlines, with connection to all the major cities in the United States. From the airport, you can rent a car or take a shuttle to downtown Savannah.
Budget Travel within Savannah
Driving would be the most convenient way to explore Savannah. If you prefer to use public transport, the buses in Savannah are operated by the Chatham Area Transit. The single-journey fare is $1.50, but you would do well to get the All-Day Multiple Ride Pass, as it only costs $3.00.
The historic part of Savannah also has a fare-free shuttle service, called the CAT Shuttle, which takes you to many of the historic sites within the city.
Temple Mickve Israel, Savannah, Georgia
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Places of Interest in Savannah
- Bonaventure Cemetery
Final resting place of many Southern notables including Johnny Mercer and Conrad Aiken.
- City Market
A charmingly restored market with shops and entertainment outlets on the northwest corner of the Savannah Historic District.
- Davenport House
Historic building in Savannah, considered one of the finest Federal-style architecture in the city.
- Factor's Walk
A stately walk with shops, museums and attractions.
- Forsyth Park
Public park on the southern edge of the Savannah Historic District.
- Fort Pulaski National Monument
Fort where the Union Army tested a rifled cannon in 1862.
- Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum
Museum chronicling the city's history and Africa-American heritage.
- River Street
Cobblestone street by the southern bank of the Savannah River.
- Owens-Thomas House
One of the finest Regency-style buildings erected in 1816.
- Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum
Museum displaying model ships of all shapes and sizes.
- Telfair Academy of Arts
One of the oldest public museums in the south exhibiting a fine collection of Impressionist paintings.
- Pooler
Town where General Sherman negotiated the surrender of Savannah.
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