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.

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 contact each of these restaurants within 30 days of Christmas to verify that they’ll be open, but it’s always a good idea to double check before showing […]

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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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11 Quirky and Fun Things To Do in Savannah Georgia

Smiling man dressed as a woman with hot pink cupcake-style curly hair, a feathered yellow top, and a face full of heavy makeup, denoting drag shows as one of the fun things to do in Savannah Georgia

If there’s one word no one would ever use to describe Savannah, it’s “boring.” In case you’ve never visited the city before, allow me to be the first to tell you: Savannah is downright weird. Even better, it’s a city that celebrates its own quirkiness! Eccentric personalities thrive here, mainly because they feel right at […]

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