Savannah, Georgia, often known as the Hostess City, was founded by General James Oglethorpe in 1733, making it one of its oldest cities. It was one of the earliest planned cities, with grids interspersed with squares. Many of the city’s most famous structures were spared because of historic preservation. Savannah has also benefited from its ties to literature and movies, notably “Forrest Gump” and “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil,” dubbed “The Book” locally.
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Savannah is an excellent destination to visit to escape the winter since the temperature seldom drops below 40 degrees and is typically in the pleasant and temperate mid-fifties. Savannah is also an underappreciated Halloween destination since the city feeds on its eerie heritage. Year-round, ghost tours of particular haunted locations and the city as a whole are popular, but in late September, things pick up a notch. If you go in the summer, be aware that it may become rather hot and stuffy, but the live music and fresh food make it all worthwhile. Spring and autumn are typically great seasons to visit, especially if your location is hot — Savannah’s spring and fall are less muggy but still pleasant and are excellent options if you want to see the nearby islands.
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As mentioned earlier, Savannah is proud of its reputation as one of America’s creepiest cities. There’s a reason that many books concentrate so heavily on the city’s haunted attractions: there are so many of them, and it’s a famous haunted house tour destination for history nerds, ghost hunters, and everyone who enjoys an excellent haunted house tour. There are plenty of other things to do in Savannah, but it’s also the setting for one of the best-selling actual crime books of all time, John Berendt’s Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and some of the most-watched episodes of famous ghost hunting programs.
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Savannah people are kind, courteous, and eager to lead you in the direction of their favorite spots or assist you in getting where you need to go in the genuine spirit of legendary Southern hospitality. Savannah has ample sidewalks, making it accessible to individuals in wheelchairs; it also has minimal hills, making it an easy and delightful site to visit for those with mobility issues.
