Erin Clarkson

Erin authored the Savannah First-Timer's Guide and loves helping first-time visitors plan their trips. She lives in the artsy Starland District and enjoys exploring Savannah's hidden gems, as well as the surrounding Lowcountry.

The Pros and Cons of Winter in Savannah

Pink camellias backlit by the sun in Forsyth Park on a winter day in Savannah

If you’re trying to figure out the best time to visit Savannah and you’ve narrowed it down to one of the winter months, I can help you finalize your decision. After all, I live in Savannah, and I’ve helped thousands of visitors plan their trips to the city. I’ll list a few of the top […]

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Savannah Crime Map 2023

Savannah crime map 2023 with yellow police tape and blurred red and blue police lights in the background

Please look below to find the archived Savannah crime map and statistics for 2023. If you’re searching for current information, you can find that at this link: Savannah Crime Map Additional crime maps have been archived here:📍2022 Savannah Crime Map📍2021 Savannah Crime Map📍2020 Savannah Crime Map Savannah Crime Map 2023 Please remember this map only […]

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Restaurants Open on Christmas Day in Savannah

Six Pence Pub with a lit Christmas tree inside a read telephone booth, a wreath hung over a window, and ornaments hanging fro, the interior of the windows

Since the topic comes up multiple times daily during the month of December, I’ve come up with a list of restaurants open on Christmas day in Savannah. I’ve contacted each of these restaurants within 30 days of Christmas (this year, in 2024) to verify that they’ll be open, but it’s always a good idea to […]

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Restaurants Open for Thanksgiving in Savannah GA

Front entrance to a stately brick home decorated with colorful pumpkins to accompany a list of restaurants open for Thanksgiving in Savannah.

Looking for restaurants open for Thanksgiving in Savannah? I’ve got you covered! I’ve come up with a list of places that will either be… a.) open and serving a special Thanksgiving menu, orb.) open and serving their regular menu items. At the end of the post, I’ve also included a list of restaurants offering order-ahead […]

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Insider’s Guide to Halloween in Savannah

The front porch of a stately brick home is decorated for Halloween in Savannah with yellow mums, pumpkins, a scarecrow, giant spiders, and additional spooky creatures

Are you planning a trip to experience Halloween in Savannah? I loveeee spooky season, so I’m going to do my best to give you the inside scoop. After all, Savannah is one of the top Halloween destinations in the US, and the city is regularly dubbed one of the “Most Haunted Cities in America.” (Jamie […]

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Insider’s Guide to Haunted Houses in Savannah

The façade of the Davenport House in Savannah looks spooky at night, with a pale yellow glow emanating from a barred vault located between the home's curved front staircases

Today I’m going to share the details of some of my favorite haunted houses in Savannah, Georgia, as well as a couple lesser-known options that aren’t always mentioned during Savannah ghost tours. Why is Savannah so spooky? Let’s see… Old Southern live oaks dripping in Spanish moss? Check. Dimly lit cobblestone streets? Got ‘em! Stately […]

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