With a set of pioneering beauty brands that call the city home, and a new Business of Beauty and Fragrance program at SCAD, Savannah is an unexpected center for natural, sustainable innovation.
1868 Historic House For Sale In Savannah Georgia. $5,500,000. Plaster crown molding, high ceilings, fireplaces, and heart of pine flooring.
Leading up to life as a post-graduate my goal has always been to give back to my parents, my day-one supporters. Now that I'm approaching a year as a full-time working girl, I am finally in a place where I can start doing so. My mom and I went on our first girls' trip to Italy this past February and still find ourselves gushing about it each time we get together. Come fall, I decided to treat her to a birthday vacation in a city that has all the charm and ease for the perfect girls' trip -- Savannah, Georgia. Lined with Spanish moss-covered oak trees and elegantly historic architecture, Savannah has everything we wanted from a quaint Southern city. Beyond a welcoming environment, the locals made us feel right at home with a kind of friendliness that isn't always found in New York. It takes more than a few paragraphs to describe Savannah with its deeply rooted history and uniquely Southern culture. But I can say that from my mom's goal to visit all fifty of the United States, I'm so grateful we chose to explore this one together. Read on more details from our first day in Georgia's oldest but most beautiful city: I'm not usually a fan of guided tours, but we kicked off our trip with a popular Savannah trolley tour to get acquainted with the city. Most of these tours offer unlimited hop-on hop-off capabilities for the remainder of the day, and I would also recommend them as initial guides to map out the rest of your trip. After the 90-minute ride, we were more than excited to get exploring. Our first brunch was the most un-southern meal of the trip, but as a New Yorker I couldn't resist the best Aussie café in town. The Collins Quarter brought the Australian dining scene to Savannah with its best-in-class coffees (especially the lavender mocha) and avocado toasts, of course. But despite the cultural change, there was definitely a Southern influence on my french toast with its unapologetic toppings of pulled pork and bacon. Just across the street from brunch was the Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, who is best known for establishing the Girl Scouts. Fun fact of the day: I was a Girl Scout for about ten years. Savannah has no shortage of homes to visit, and this one seems to always top the list. When visiting the historic city I would absolutely recommend visiting at least one home. The amount of history that lines these streets is best experienced in person rather than read on a web page. Any Forrest Gump fans here? Just down the street from the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace is Chippewa Square, where Tom Hanks famously gave his "life is like a box of chocolates" line. The original bench no longer stands here, but the area is still worth the stroll. Savannah boasts 22 beautiful squares that make walking the best mode of transportation. A further walk down Savannah's historic district is its famous Forsyth Park, where a stunning line of oak trees leads down to the iconic fountain. You can easily spend hours in this park strolling, reading, or simply lounging along any of its 30 acres. It's no wonder that so many couples choose to get married in this very spot. Speaking of weddings, another popular spot for the event is The Gingerbread House, which sits just outside the historic district. This house has become a photographic symbol of Savannah as well as a preferred venue for various events. It was quite the walk from brunch to this spot, but the view was well worth it. There is a consistency between the cities I love most -- Venice, Lisbon, and now Savannah. They are all best seen on foot. I love any walkable city that lends itself to exploration outside of the typical tourist spots. Jones Street is one of the most beautiful streets to stroll in Savannah with its uniquely elegant Southern homes. I especially loved each homeowner's festive spirit, with metallic pumpkins and colorful flowers decorating the stairways. Needless to say I couldn't help but stop to take photos every few seconds. Not photographed: We ended our day with dinner at Alligator Soul, where we dined over an elegant seafood meal. Between stuffed oysters, mussels, and scallops, we had a fantastic culinary welcome to Savannah. Don't be surprised when restaurant staff constantly strike up conversations while you dine either. We were so warmly greeted by our waitress that every minute was made memorable. It's no wonder the South is attributed to hospitality and charm. Stay tuned for more highlights from our Savannah getaway!
Savannah Travel Guide | Romance, History, and Art in the Hostess City | Hotel and restaurant recommendations, must-see attractions, and more.
Have you ever CLICKED with a place? We clicked hard with Savannah and we've been trying to figure out why. Was it the town's stunning beauty? Was it the fact that everything or we ate or drank was absolutely incredible? Was it the thrilling tales of ghosts and murder and hoodoo lurking behind the closed shutters of Savannah's elegant, refined homes? Was it the weird quirks, the unexplained mysteries, the myths and legends and nuanced history of a city that's older than the country it's in? Well... yes. Here's 29 of our favorite quirks, stories, and anecdotes from one of the most fascinating places we've ever visited: Savannah, Georgia.
Savannah, and Jones Street in particular, just blew me away. What probably blew me away even more is that I'd never heard of ...
Join us for a stroll under the Spanish moss as creative collective Zio & Sons takes you on a virtual tour of Savannah, the oldest city in Georgia and the so-called Hostess City of the South.
Savannah is one of my favorite places. It has all the summer charm you could dream of and only a short drive from Charlotte. It holds a special place in my heart for many reasons. A couple of weeks ago, Kyle and I decided to take a weekend trip down…
Read our guide to the most luxurious affordable or perhaps even spookiest hotels in Savannah Georgia all bookable with Culture Trip.
Outfit Details: Pankaj & Nidhi Dress, Cuyana Belt, Mansur Gavriel Bag, Mango Sandals, Ray Ban Sunglasses I think Savannah, Georgia…
Meg with Elegant Savannah Weddings and I visited one of Savannah’s most popular wedding venues – Harper Fowlkes House. Meg showed me around one of her couples’ favorite venues downtown and shared some inspiration for the space. Learn more about this historic Savannah wedding venue and check out her design ideas below. MEET THE DESIGNER …
How one couple transformed a forlorn Savannah house into a relaxed family home
701 Whitaker St, Savannah, GA 31401 $2,225,000 ~ Reduced to $1,975,000 Historic House For Sale in Savannah, Georgia 5 beds
What most of us living in the U.S. don’t know is that this country is actually a great place to travel around. It offers all sorts of stunning scenery. From the low plainsall the way up to the mighty mountains, the U.S. has a little bit of everything to see. 27.WHITAKER POINT, ARKANSAS Source 26.WATKINS
Is Jones Street truly the most beautiful street in Savannah? Discover what makes it so unique and then decide for yourself.
For 40 years, the Savannah College of Art and Design has been buying and restoring historical buildings in Savannah, Georgia and beyond.
History and hip collide when HGTV tours a very stylish Southern mansion on Savannah's Isle of Hope.
While I catch up on sleep after spending the week-end celebrating my best friend’s wedding, let’s continue the torture of looking at our vacation pictures. I swear this is the last vacation post. (Read the first forms of punishment here and here !) We spent our last day of vacation on
The Best Things to Do in Savannah, Georgia | A long weekend guide to the South’s most beautiful city. Where to eat, where to stay, and what to see on vacation in my favorite Southern city. It’s the perfect place for a girls weekend or a romantic getaway!
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Print this Savannah Home print and frame for your own decor! This print is a 4:5 ratio.
If you're in the market for antiques, or even if you're not, don't hesitate to visit Alex Raskins. There are some wonderful and strange pieces of art, and the eerie feeling inside this historic, deteriorated house is one-of-a-kind.
HGTV Magazine gives you a close up of all the inspiring curb appeal ideas found on three houses in Savannah, Georgia.
