Plan the Perfect Trip to Savannah
Located just northeast of Forsyth Park, Monterey Square is hands-down one of the prettiest squares in Savannah. It has plenty of mature live oaks to provide shade, and the square is surrounded by architectural beauties like the Mercer Williams House, the Noble Hardee Mansion, and Congregation Mickve Israel. The square is located in the southern […]
Lafayette Square is one of the quieter squares in Savannah, but it still sees a decent level of foot traffic. It was laid out in 1837 and is centrally located within Savannah’s Historic District. It was named in honor of the Marquis de Lafayette — French general, friend to George Washington, and Revolutionary War hero. […]
Chippewa Square is the square where Forrest Gump sat on a bench and famously narrated the story of his life. It’s one of the larger and more picturesque squares in Savannah. It’s also a quality spot for people-watching, since there are a decent number of artists and musicians who like to hang out in the […]
Wright Square’s biggest claim to fame is that it’s considered one of the most haunted places in Savannah. In fact, a few of the ghost tour guides have even nicknamed it the “hanging square.” It’s a very popular square, so it’s not the best place to go for relaxation (in my opinion). The ghost tour […]
Columbia Square is one of the smaller-sized squares in Savannah. It has plenty of shade — thanks to the mature Southern live oaks dotting each corner, and it has a pretty water feature. Overall, I’d say this square leans towards the quieter side, so it’s a great spot for relaxing. Every now and then a […]
Forsyth Park usually ranks high on the list of “must see” spots in Savannah, so…you know what that means! Today I’m going to share some of my favorite photos of the area to help you see what makes it so special. That way you can decide if you want to add it to your itinerary […]