WHERE TO PARK

Figuring out where to park in an unfamiliar city can be daunting. We’ll make it easy and recommend just one great place to park. 

• Savannah Visitors Center: 301 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, Savannah, GA | Park here since you can get free info and maps from the Visitors Center….there’s also restrooms as well. From here you can hop on a Trolley or walk to most places around town.
• Street or metered parking: In the off-season (October – February), you’ll find numerous metered parking around the squares and throughout the city. 
• For more info read our Getting Around Savannah article.

KNOW YOUR TROLLEY TOURS

Savannah Trolley Tours are a great introduction to the city since these tours provide narrated historic overview of the city. You can hop on and off at different stops and use this as transportation while you’re here. 

There are two types of Trolleys in Savannah, paid and free…yes there is a free version. 

• Paid Hop On Hop Off Trolley: This tour costs money however you actually receive informative and entertaining historical facts about landmarks you will pass by. Included with TourPass Savannah – more info
  • Narrated Trolley Map
• Free Hop On Hop Off Trolley: The city provides a free trolley that is not narrated. We recommend you do this trolley once you feel comfortable navigating the city.
  • Free Trolley Map
• Bonus Tip: Do the paid trolley day #1 and the free trolley on additional days.

GET TO KNOW SAVANNAH’S HISTORY – BE HISTORIC

 If you love history….you’ll love being historic in Savannah! We recommend experiencing Savannah’s historic past by walking in the same alleys, pathways

• Riverfront and River Street Area: The city’s wealth was built with cotton farming, merchants, shipping, agricultural and unfortunately through Slavery. The buildings that line River Street where once where Cotton Factors, who regulated the price of cotton for import and export worked. Cotton Factors were akin to the Stock Traders of today.
• House Museums: There are quite a few to choose from. Checkout this article that covers the intricacies of the house museums. 
• Carriage Tour: It’s a great way to see parts of the city and learn from an experienced guide. Included with TourPass Savannah
• Riverboat Narrated Cruise: The Savannah River was a crucial artery tha t supplied the city and was the reason…and still is a major reason why Savannah is relevant today. Tour is included with TourPass
• Historic or Ghost Walking Tours: Walk by and learn about why this or that is significant and all the amazing tidbits and facts on these tours. Tour is included with TourPass
• Riverstreet Area – Visiting this area is a must. Walk along the waterfront, see the Factor’s Walk (metal walkways that the cotton factors (traders) used that warehoused cotton to load onto ships), shops, restaurants and lively scenes.
• Forsyth Park – Home to the amazing fountain that you see everywhere and also is an expansive park that always has events on Saturdays (Farmers Market) and people relaxing. A great spot to get your iconic Savannah selfie. 
• Jones Street – Be sure to walk down this street which is often cited as one of the most beautiful streets in the South. Live Oak lined streets dripping with Spanish moss with colonial row houses and residences transports visitors to another time. 
• The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist – Located in Lafayette Square and often called the “Sistine of the South,” this stunning French Gothic masterpiece is the crown jewel of the Savannah skyline. With its towering twin spires, 34 magnificent stained-glass windows, and breathtaking high altar, it is widely considered one of the most beautiful churches in the Americas. Admission is free, however donations are accepted and appreciated.