visiting Savannah GA

I will be visiting Hilton Head for a wedding and plan a single day

trip to Savannah GA.

 

I am looking for some photographic locations that you might think

are " must see " locations.

 

Thanks

Jam

Hi Jam, I live here in SC and have been to Hilton Head and Savannah Ga going back soon for a riverboat cruise, You have to go to the historical part of the city and the waterfront area, really nice shops and scenic river area enjoy.

Savannah has a very photogenic "old town". The streets have large trees, beautiful old, historic homes, and nice squares every so often. In the right seasons this can be very, very nice. March, however, may be an "in-between" season - I am not sure when Spring comes in that area. If the blossoms are out you may find walking in old town very rewarding.

 

The old business distric right along the river has been yuppified so you will generally find many tourists weather permitting. There are some archtectural details still remaining that reflect the wharehouse district that was it's original purpose. There are also some typical commercial waterfront activities still going on there.

 

Mike S

The photographer who shot the cover photo for the book the Garden of Good and Evil had a gallery which may exist that was worth visiting. Some of his pics were quite nice. There is a large park with a lovely white marble fountain and pool that is intriguing. If you like the ocean and beachy kinds of things you can head over to Tybee Island, which is about a twenty minute drive. I like to photograph oaks with Spanish moss. There is a synagogue which looks very much like a church, supposedly the second or third oldest continuously operative one in the country, which is an interesting architectural challenge to photograph. I was able to do so by hanging out an upper story window of one of the houses facing it, thanks to the kindness of the people working there. I'm sure there's lots more I didn't get to see.

River street, Bay street(right next to River st.) Forsyth Park(take whitaker st to get there). Jones street(cool old houses), the Cathedral on Abercorn st near Oglethorpe, Oglethorpe street in general. City Market, between MLK blvd, and Barnard st. one block south of Bay street(south=away from the river).<br>

I lived there for two years. Bty, don't go wandering off at night by yourself, it's not always the safest town. And never, ever leave anything in your car that has any value whatsoever, your window will be broken when you get back. But it is a lovely town, lots of stuff to see and do.

well I visited beatiful Savannah just few months ago and it's a photographers paradise city,I recommend the cemetery downtown,it's a relaxing place with lots of old historical grave stones a wonderful big trees

The squares in Savannah are wonderful for photography, and spring is the time to go to see the azaleas and other flowers in bloom. Unless you want to shop, stay away from River Street and concentrate on the squares instead. I'd recommend getting out to the barrier islands as well, but with only one day you'll barely have enough time to get a good appreciation for Savannah as is, so you'll have to save it for another visit.

Start with the visitor center, run by the Chamber of Commerce. You can buy a 3-day parking pass good anywhere in town. I highly recommend taking one of the tram tours to get acquainted with Savannah. You'll learn a lot about the city, and can visit places at leisure with your parking pass. If you haven't read "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil," now's the time. It has a lot to do with the culture of the city, and you may see some of the characters.

 

There are a lot of squares (18 or 20), which are all worth visiting, as well as the surrounding neighborhoods. Each square has a unique character. There's the old town, with the huge live oaks and spanish moss. The river walk is also interesting, especially at sunset (or dawn). There are a lot of boats, and the buildings are unique. There are many restaurants, particularly if you like seafood. Unfortunately, Forest Gump's park bench has gone missing.

 

There's a significant police presence in the tourist areas and squares at night, and generally a lot of people.

Jam - There are good answers above to your questions. As a Georgia native (Augusta), the squares in Savannah are one of the greatest attractions for that city. There are beautiful homes near some of them and March should be warm enough to enjoy a bit of peoplewatching.

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If you have time, try to find the student gallery/bookstore for the Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD). The students sell some of their own work in the shop and even if you don't purchase anything, it's usually worth a venture. SCAD is located downtown near the squares/riverfront.

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If you're down for the day, you might wanna stop by the riverfront for a bite to eat around lunchtime. There are a couple of Irish pubs that, though somewhat touristy, are pretty good. Many don't know this, but Savannah has quite the Irish background. Their St. Patrick's Day parade is one of the top 5 largest in the USA.

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Finally, you may want to check out this site (<a href="http://www.sherpaguides.com/georgia/coast/northern_coast/index.html">here</a>) for information on each of the squares in Savannah. There are several links, but one can find out for whom each square is named, what there is to see there, and any historical significance. This might be helpful to you.

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Enjoy your trip. There's nothing quite like the (coastal) South in the springtime!