48 Hours in Savannah, GA
My husband, Jason, and I took a trip down to the Low Country in September for a Baby Moon. We stayed in Savannah 2 days, and Charleston for 1, stopping in Beaufort along the way. Here’s how we spent 48 hours in Savannah, GA!
Where To Stay
Holiday Inn Express - I95
Our first night, we stayed at the Holiday Inn Express I-95. It was clean and fresh inside, which is my bare minimum requirement when I stay anywhere. I was trying to save some extra money with this hotel when I first picked it - it was cheaper since it was 20 minutes outside of downtown Savannah. But when we got there, I wished I splurged on a hotel that was in the downtown area so we could chill at our hotel and go back out at night without driving 20 minutes one way.
Avid Hotel
We stayed at a different hotel our second night in Savannah. We had gone to Charleston in between the two nights, and Avid was the best price I found, while still staying with a hotel group I knew and trusted (IHG). Again, I wish we had been in Savannah instead of outside of it, BUT Avid Hotel ended up being one of my favorite hotels I’ve stayed in. The room was a small/average room, but it made so much sense. Whoever designed it thought of everything. The room was maximized for efficiency, and no space went to waste. I was honestly so impressed that I didn’t mind being outside of the city as much.
Where To Eat/Coffee
The Paris Market
The Paris Market is basically a boutique, local Anthropologie. The products are definitely out of my price range, but it’s fun to stroll around and look - especially with a drink in your hand. So it’s very convenient that they also have a cute coffee shop. Jason ordered a latte and I had a flavored iced tea (both were amazing).
Foxy Loxy
We loved our chill, delicious dinner at Foxy Loxy. We each ordered a couple tacos, and some sweet tea and lemonade. I would definitely go back and eat there again. The prices were super reasonable, the portions were good, and it was so nice to just chill on the back patio.
Savannah Coffee Roasters
We loved Savannah Coffee Roasters. It’s cute inside, with plenty of seating, and there are so many options on the menu - both drinks and pastries. We both got our typical lattes (which were great) and shared a breakfast burrito. I would definitely come back here!
Franklin’s
Franklin’s was also a great coffee shop we went to. The vibe was more posh and “instagrammable” than Savannah Coffee Roasters, and we ate outside under a white patio umbrella. We felt very European. We had a breakfast burrito here - it had no meat (my only complaint) but it had so many veggies and the flavor was great!
Leopold’s
So Leopold’s is apparently famous in Savannah - there are two shops in the airport alone. We got some ice cream from there, and while it was quality ice cream, I felt the flavor to be lacking. I had a banana chocolate ice cream, and Jason had a chocolate shake, but I could barely taste the flavor in either. Overall it was good, but I wouldn’t go back there.
Little Duck Diner
Little Duck Diner was at the TOP of my eating list. The reviews were great, the menu had lots of options, the prices were reasonable, and the photos online were super cute. I was sorely disappointed. It was pretty cramped inside, and the food was just bad. Jason ordered a chicken salad sandwich, and it was as if they ground up chicken and mashed it into a patty. It was very dry and just disgusting. I had chicken and waffles - the chicken was actually pretty good, but the waffle tasted like a day-old hotel waffle. Thankfully the prices were good, so we didn’t waste too much money, but I would recommend staying as far away from this place as you can.
What To Do
E. Shaver Booksellers
If you like books and cats, E. Shaver Booksellers is for you! We wandered inside on our last day and really enjoyed it. It’s kind of like an old house, and you wind through archways to different rooms of books. There are also a couple resident cats, and one of them was friendly enough to let you pet it.
Chippewa Square
Chippewa Square is famous for where Forrest Gump sat on a bench waiting for a bus. Although that bench was just a prop and was removed after filming, it was still cool to walk around! It’s also a beautiful square, which Savannah is full of.
Forsyth Park
Forsyth Park is just gorgeous. The trees canopy over the walkway, and are dripping with Spanish moss. There is a huge, white fountain at the end of the walkway, and it’s so pretty. This is a great spot to take a stroll and snap some photos!
Wormsloe Historic Site
If you do anything in Savannah, make sure it’s visiting Wormsloe Historic Site! We went there planning on spending maybe 30 minutes, but we ended up being there an hour (which was a pretty sufficient time). The entrance alone is breathtaking. Trees line each side of the pathway, and intertwine together above the pathway, making it a tunnel of trees about 300 yards long. We took some pictures there, and then slowly drove down the pathway. You can park at the end and walk around different trails.
We came across a marshland and heard some shrimp snapping. I forget why they do that, but you hear them snap and pop, which is so unique to the low country.
SCAD Store
One thing I wished we did more of was stop in different local stores. We stepped into the SCAD store near Chippewa Square and loved walking around. SCAD is the Savannah College of Art and Design, and this store showcased student art that was available for purchase.
The bathrooms in the SCAD are worth a visit alone.
Riverside District
On our last night, we ended up going to the Riverside District. I didn’t hear much - or anything - about the riverwalk when researching for this trip. Jason’s parents had told him about this place on their trip about 10 years ago, so Jason wanted to go. I honestly was prepared to be underwhelmed but the Riverside District ended up being one of my favorite spots!
It was kind of hard to get to, but once we found our way down, it was so charming. There was a cobblestone street with old buildings and shops in it. You could just see how Savannah looked a hundred years ago. There were so many shops, restaurants, and hotels, right on the water. It was also cool to see old-timey boats and the giant bridge in the background.
Going at sunset is a vibe! There’s a lot of music and people walking - it’s just so fun!
Walk in the Neighborhoods
