THE ULTIMATE 3 DAY SAVANNAH TRAVEL ITINERARY: The Perfect Weekend
Savannah is a quaint southern city on the coast of Georgia. I love strolling downtown checking out the old squares, Forsyth Park, and eating at some of the best restaurants in the south. Savannah is charming and perfect to visit for a three day weekend. In our travel guide, we provide the highlights of Savannah with our favorite hotels, restaurants, and sightseeing. At the end of the travel guide you will find a well laid out three day travel itinerary that we highly recommend using for planning your trip to Savannah. I hope you enjoy this city as much as we enjoy visiting.
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Founded: 1733
Famous Food: Shrimp and Grits
Known Drink: Chatham Artillery Punch (Contains Alcohol)
Souvenir: Pecan Pralines from River Street Sweets
When to Visit: March – May & September – December
Savannah is the oldest city in georgia founded along the coastline and the savannah river. savannah is rich in history and culture. the old city contains 22 park squares with monuments representing america’s past. the culture is captured in the many restaurants, events, and local people whom you will meet in your travels. Take a step back in time in this historic city and enjoy a three day adventure.
Highlights OF savannah
Top Places from Locals
Shopping
Broughton Street
The Paris Market
Savannah City Market
Photography
Forsyth Park
Wormsloe Historic Site – Drive
The Olde Pink House
Drinks
Bar Julian
Rocks on the Roof
Churchill’s Pup
History
Owens Thomas House & Slave Quarters
First African Baptist Church
Mercer Williams House
Food
The Collins Quarter
Treylor Park
Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room
Tips
- Downtown is easy to walk around and can cover the city on foot for the three days
- A car is needed if wanting to explore multiple places beyond downtown
- Ride Share Apps are available to get around
- Dinner reservations are needed at most restaurants downtown
- Downtown is the most favorable location with both Airbnb’s and hotels
- From the airport it is about a 20 – 30 minute drive to downtown. Ride Share Apps service the airport
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Best Hotels for Three Days in Savannah
Downtown is the most central location for sightseeing, food, drink, and shopping. The hotels below are hotels we have stayed in or explored during our trips to Savannah. Check out our detailed guide of the hotels below here!
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Downtown
The Present Hotel $
Hampton Inn $
The Marshall House $
Homewood Suites by Hilton $
Eliza Thompson House $
Foley House Inn $$
River Street Inn $$
Perry Lane Hotel $$$
East Bay Inn $$$
JW Marriott $$$
Best Restaurants for Three Days in Savannah
Downtown Savannah has amazing southern food, rooftop terraces, and delicious desserts. Making reservations far in advance is suggested for dinner.
Breakfast
The Collins Quarter $$
Treylor Park (Brunch) $
Back in the Day Bakery $
J. Christopher’s
Sweet Patricia’s
Narobia’s Grits & Gravy
Coffee
Gallery Espresso $
The Coffey Fox $
The Savannah Coffee Roasters $
Cup to Cup Cafe $
Lunch
Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room $ (get there 20 minutes before opening)
The Public Kitchen & Bar $
Crystal Beer Parlor $
Alligator Soul $
Zunzi’s – Sandwiches
Cotton & Rye $$
Erica Davis Lowcountry $
Drinks
The Fitzroy $
The Alleycat Lounge $
The Ordinary Pub $
Savoy Society $$
Dinner
The Olde Pink House $$
The Grey $$
Husk $$
B. Matthew’s – Shrimp & Grits
Elizabeth on 37 – Seafood $$$
Desserts
Leopold’s Ice Cream $
River Street Sweets (pralines) $
Lulu’s Chocolate Bar $
Better than Sex – A Desserts Restaurant $
Goose Feathers Cafe $$
What to See with Three Days in Savannah
Downtown
Mercer Williams House $
Monterey Square
Colonial Park Cemetery
Jones Street
Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist
Chippewa Square
Owens Thomas House $
Broughton Street
City Market
First African Baptist Church
River Street
River Boat Cruise $
Davenport House
Riverboat Cruise $
3 Day Savannah Travel Itinerary
Day 1 in Savannah
Morning
Breakfast
Gallery Espresso
Sightseeing
Davenport House $
Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist
Afternoon
Lunch
Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room (arrive at 10:30 am to be in line for 11:00 am opening)
Sightseeing
Day 2 in Savannah
Morning
Breakfast
Back in the Day Bakery $
Sightseeing
Broughton Street
City Market
First African Baptist Church
River Street
Afternoon
Lunch
Sightseeing
Monterey Square
Jones Street
Chippewa Square
Colonial Park Cemetery
Evening
Dinner
B. Matthews – Shrimp & Grits
Sightseeing / Dessert
Leopold’s Ice Cream
Day 3 in Savannah
Morning
Breakfast
The Collins Quarter (get the spiced lavender mocha)
Sightseeing
Wormsloe Historical Sight – Drive
Afternoon
Lunch
Erica Davis Lowcountry –
Drive after Wormsloe
Sightseeing
Mercer Williams House $
Lulu’s Chocolate Bar
Evening
Rooftop Drinks
Bar Julian
Dinner
The Grey $ $
Hope you enjoy your 3 Day Savannah Travel Itinerary: A Perfect Weekend!
