Holiday Destination: Savannah

Savannah is a grassland ecosystem characterized by the trees being sufficiently small or widely spaced so that the canopy does not close. The open canopy allows sufficient light to reach the ground to support an unbroken herbaceous layer consisting primarily of grasses. Some classification systems also recognize a grassland savanna from which trees are absent. This article deals only with savannah under the common definition of a grassy woodland with a significant woody plant component. Each year Savannah attracts millions of visitors, who enjoy the city's architecture and historic buildings the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low founder of the Girl Scouts of the United States of America, the Georgia Historical Society the oldest continually operating historical society in the South, the Telfair Academy of Arts and Sciences one of the South's first public museums, the First African Baptist Church one of the oldest African American Baptist congregations in the United States.

Climate

Summer 32 °C (89 °F) and Winter 3 °C (39 °F).

Tourist Season

Summer is the best season for tourism.

Accommodation

Hotels.

General Information Of Savannah

• Land Area: 103.1 sq mi (267.1 km2)
• Population: 1 Lakh.
• Capital City: Georgia.
• Language: English.

Tourist Attraction in or Near by Savannah

Forsyth Park

Forsyth Park is a large city park that occupies 30 acres in the historic district of Savannah, Georgia. The park is bordered by Gaston Street on the North, Drayton Street on the East, Park Avenue on the South and Whitaker Street on the West. It contains walking paths, a Cafe, a children's play area, a Fragrant Garden for the Blind, a large fountain, Tennis courts, BasketBall courts, areas for soccer frizbee, and home field for Savannah Shamrocks Rugby Club. The cast iron fountain in the center of the park has been a defacto star of many major motion pictures. Forsyth Park was shown in many scenes of the John Cusack movie, Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil based upon a high profile murder committed by a prominent Savannah resident.

Tybee Island

Tybee Island is an island and city in Chatham County, Georgia near the city of Savannah in the southeastern United States. It is the easternmost point in the state of Georgia. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 2,990. The Georgia barrier island called Tybee includes the city of Tybee Island and has a total population of around 3,700. The entire island is a part of the Savannah Metropolitan Statistical Area. During the American Civil War, the Union Army placed siege batteries along the north coast of Tybee Island that aided in their successful bombardment and capture of Fort Pulaski. This was the first significant use of rifled cannons against masonry fortifications and demonstrated that masonry fortifications were obsolete.

Midnight Sun Lounge

The Midnight Sun Lounge is located inside the Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa. As night falls, unwind with friends at our fashionable lounge named for the tune by Savannah native Johnny Mercer. Leather and mahogany accents and Mercer inspired cocktails complete the atmosphere. The lounge is centrally located along the river area with easy access to Tybee Island and Historic Fort Jackson. If you are searching for a calm atmosphere to unwind after a day of sightseeing or shopping, pull up a chair at the lounge and enjoy views of the waterfront. Business casual attired is the norm on weekend evenings.

Colonial Park Cemetery

The Colonial Park Cemetery, one of Savannah’s most beautiful restorations, is the final resting place for many of Savannah's earliest citizens. Established about 1750, it was the original burial ground for the Christ Church Parish. Colonial Park Cemetery is approximately 6 acres in size and is located in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District. The cemetery is located at 201 Abercorn Street at its intersection with Oglethorpe Avenue. It is open to pedestrians from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. daily and is a very popular site for local citizens and tourists.

River Street

The River Street Streetcar is a heritage streetcar line in Savannah, Georgia in the United States. It began regular operation on February 11, 2009 and shuttles between 7 stops along River Street, next to the Savannah River. Dine at an outdoor cafe and watch the boats roll along the Savannah River. Street performers and festivals entertain River Street visitors throughout the year. Boutiques offering the creations of local artisans, restaurants and bars are a flurry of activity no matter what time of year you visit Savannah.

Accessibility

Bus Terminal

Amtrak Station-SAV

2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
Savannah, GA, USA

Nearest Airport

Savannah/Hilton Head International Airportt : For the international flights.

Hodges Airpark : For the international flights.

Hilton Head Airport : For the international and domestic flights.

Nearest Railway Station

Bull Street Station

151 Bull Street
Savannah, GA, USA

Amtrak Station SAV

2611 Seaboard Coastline Drive
Savannah, GA, USA