Savannahians love to celebrate all things spooky, so it should come as no surprise that the city is loaded with fun activities during October — especially ghost tours.
Even if you’re not into chasing spooky spirits, there are also fall festivals, pumpkin patches, the film festival, Pride events, pub crawls, costume contests, food festivals, haunted hotels, and more.
I’ve gathered them all together for you and created the ultimate list of things to do in Savannah in October!
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October Weather in Savannah
Fall is easily one of the best times of year to visit Savannah.
Temps starts out warm at the beginning of the month but turn to “Chamber of Commerce” weather by the last week in October.
By the time Halloween rolls around, expect cool mornings, mild afternoons, and pleasant evenings.
Rain chances are low throughout the month.
Make Note: Fall color doesn’t start until November or later. Here are the details about fall in Savannah.
Events in October
I’ve arranged these events by date to help you find them quickly.
Organizers may change an event’s location, date, or time on short notice, so please double-check the links before heading out to an event! I’m good about keeping this list updated, but sometimes last-minute changes happen.
Week of October 1st to 4th 2026
Oktoberfest Plant Riverside District
October 2026 Dates Coming Soon
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Plant Riverside District
Address: 400 W River Street, Savannah, GA
Oktoberfest in the lively Plant Riverside District features plenty of live music, bratwurst-eating contests, and German-themed food and drink specials. Expect wiener dog races, too!
2026 Details Coming Soon
First Fridays in Starland
October 2, 2026 | Friday – confirmed
Time: 5 – 10 p.m.
Location: Starland District
Address: Bull Street
Cost: Free
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Forsyth Farmers Market
October 3, 2026 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Victorian District
Address: South end of Forsyth Park
Cost: Free
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Where is Noble Bones? Scavenger Hunt
October 3, 2026 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Wormsloe Historic Site
Address: 7601 Skidaway Road, Savannah, GA
This Georgia State Parks scavenger hunt takes families along the beautiful hiking trails at Wormsloe Historic Site. You’ll stop in the museum to scan a QR code, then head out on the hiking trail to search for skeletal remains of members of the Jones family.
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Week of Oct 5th to 11th 2026
Savannah Greek Fest
October 8 – 10, 2026 | Thurs – Sat – not yet confirmed
Time: Varies
Location: Historic District
Establishment: Hellenic Community Center
Address: 14 W Anderson St, Savannah, GA
Cost: Free
Celebrate Greek heritage during this 3-day festival where you can fill up on spanakopita, baklava, gyros, and more — all while enjoying traditional Greek music and dancing. The marketplace features Greek clothing, cookbooks, and giftable items.
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Savannah Sunset Market
October 8, 2026 | Thursday – confirmed
Time: 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Eastern Wharf
Establishment: The Park at Eastern Wharf
Address: 400 Passage Way, Savannah, Georgia
Cost: Free
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Forsyth Farmers’ Market
October 10, 2026 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Victorian District
Address: South end of Forsyth Park
Cost: Free
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Blues, Brews, BBQ & Bourbon
October 10, 2026 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 12 p.m.
Location: The Park at Eastern Wharf
Address: 101 Port Street, Savannah, Georgia
Cost: Varies
Enjoy craft beer tastings, listen to live music, and sample the South’s best barbecue at this event, which is held along the waterfront in the Eastern Wharf District.
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Free Guided Tours of Bonaventure Cemetery
October 10 & 11, 2026 | Sat & Sun – confirmed
Time: 2 p.m.
Location: Bonaventure Cemetery
Address: 330 Bonaventure Rd, Thunderbolt, GA 31404
Cost: Free | Donations appreciated!
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Alee Shriners Terror Plantation
October 10, 2026 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Southside of Savannah
Address: 100 Eisenberg Drive, Savannah, GA
Cost: $25 and up
Get spectacularly scared exploring the haunted house at Terror Plantation. This one benefits charity and is one of the more popular October events in Savannah!
2026 Details Coming Soon
Week of Oct 12th to 18th 2026
Oatland Island Halloween Hike
October 16 – 17, 2026 | Fri & Sat – not yet confirmed
Time: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Oatland Island
Address: 711 Sandtown Rd, Savannah, Georgia 31410
Cost: $10 and up
Family Friendly!
Take your trick-or-treaters for a non-scary stroll down the forested trail to meet friendly animals and collect some treats along the way. Mother Earth will be there, too. Costumes welcome!
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Forsyth Farmers’ Market
October 17, 2026 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Victorian District
Address: South end of Forsyth Park
Cost: Free
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Where is Noble Bones Scavenger Hunt
October 17, 2026 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Wormsloe Historic Site
Address: 7601 Skidaway Road, Savannah, GA
Cost: $3.25 and up
Family Friendly!
This Georgia State Parks scavenger hunt takes families along the beautiful hiking trails at Wormsloe Historic Site. You’ll stop in the museum to scan a QR code, then head out on the hiking trail to search for skeletal remains of members of the Jones family.
Learn More
Black Hawk’s Birthday
October 17, 2026 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 12 – 10 p.m. (birthday at 2 p.m.)
Location: Plant Riverside District
Establishment: Service Brewing
Address: 574 Indian St, Savannah, Georgia
Cost: Free
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Alee Shriner’s Terror Plantation
October 17, 2026 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Southside of Savannah
Address: 100 Eisenberg Drive, Savannah, GA
Cost: $25 and up
2026 Details Coming Soon
Trunk or Treat with the Jaycees
October 18, 2026 | Sunday – not yet confirmed
Time: 1 – 3 p.m.
Location: Midtown
Address: 101 Atlas St, Savannah, Georgia
Cost: Free
Family Friendly!
This event is free to the public. You can register a car in advance if you want to hand out treats. Little ones are encouraged to wear costumes.
2026 Details Coming Soon
Week of Oct 19th to 25th 2026
Midtown Farmers’ Market
October 21, 2026 | Wednesday – confirmed
Time: 3 – 6 p.m.
Location: Daffin Park
Address: 1401 E Victory Dr, Savannah, Georgia
Cost: Free
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Savannah Sunset Market
October 22, 2026 | Thursday – confirmed
Time: 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Eastern Wharf
Establishment: The Park at Eastern Wharf
Address: 400 Passage Way, Savannah, Georgia
Cost: Free
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Howl-O-Ween
October 23, 2026 | Friday – not yet confirmed
Time: 5 – 6 p.m.
Location: Daffin Park
Address: 1401 E Victory Dr, Savannah, Georgia
Cost: Free
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Trunk or Treat at Grayson Stadium
October 23, 2026 | Friday – not yet confirmed
Time: 5 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Grayson Stadium
Address: 1401 E Victory Dr, Savannah, Georgia
Cost: Free
This city-sponsored event includes a haunted house, food trucks, a costume contest, and more. Kids can trick-or-treat and collect candy from dozens of decorated vehicles participating in the event.
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Beyond the Veil at Graveface Museum
October 23, 2026 | Friday – not yet confirmed
Time: 8:30 – Midnight
Location: Historic District
Establishment: Graveface Museum
Address: 410 E Lower Factors Walk, Savannah
Cost: $100
Join Afterlife Tours for a fully guided, lights-out, nighttime paranormal investigation of Graveface Museum. Tarot card readings available on site, as well.
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Forsyth Farmers’ Market
October 24, 2026 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Location: Victorian District
Address: South end of Forsyth Park
Cost: Free
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Where is Noble Bones Scavenger Hunt
October 24, 2026 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Wormsloe Historic Site
Address: 7601 Skidaway Road, Savannah, GA
Cost: $3.25 and up
Family Friendly!
This Georgia State Parks scavenger hunt takes families along the beautiful hiking trails at Wormsloe Historic Site. You’ll stop in the museum to scan a QR code, then head out on the hiking trail to search for skeletal remains of members of the Jones family.
Learn More
Savannah Pride Festival
October 24, 2026 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: Noon – 11 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Address: Forsyth Park
Cost: Free
Savannah’s Pride Festival includes the Masqueerade, Pawrade (for the pets), drag shows, and even a virtual event for those who want to celebrate from afar.
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Wag-O-Ween
October 24 & 25, 2026 | Sat & Sun – confirmed
Time: Noon – 5 p.m.
Location: Downtown + Starland District
Cost: $12 and up
This pet-friendly Halloween event includes costume contests, trick-or-treating, raffles, and photo stations where you can take pics with your pet. It occurs in businesses throughout the Historic District, Victorian District, and Starland District.
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Trick or Treat on River Street
October 24, 2026 | Saturday – confirmed
Time: 2 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Address: River Street
Cost: Free
This is the ideal place to take little ghosts and goblins to show off their costumes while collecting sweet treats from the participating businesses along the waterfront.
2026 Details Coming Soon
Phil the Neighborhood | Savannah Philharmonic
October 24, 2026 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 3 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Address: Chippewa Square
Cost: Free
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Halloween Bar Crawl | Includes Prizes!
October 24, 2026 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 4 – 11 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Establishment: Stafford’s Pub (starting point)
Address: 306 W Upper Factor’s Walk, Savannah, Georgia 31401
Cost: $12.25 and up
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Starland Zombie Walk
October 24, 2026 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 4:30 (line up for walk)
Location: Starland District
Address: Starts behind SIXBY and Over Yonder
Cost: Free
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Bonventure Speaks Historical Tour
October 24, 2026 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 6 p.m.
Location: Bonaventure Cemetery
Address: 330 Bonaventure Rd, Thunderbolt, GA 31404
Cost: $65
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Night of the Creeps
October 24, 2026 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 6 p.m. to Midnight
Location: Starland District
Establishment: Lone Wolf Lounge
Address: 2429 Lincoln St, Savannah, GA 31401
Adults Only 21+
Block party bash in the Starland District! Includes a Monster Mash-Up, paranormal investigation raffle, build your own spell station, spooky music, and lots more!
2026 Details Coming Soon
Alee Shriners Terror Plantation
October 24, 2026 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Location: Southside of Savannah
Address: 100 Eisenberg Drive, Savannah, GA
Cost: $25 and up
2026 Details Coming Soon
SCAD Savannah Film Festival
Oct 24 – 31, 2026 – confirmed
Time: Varies by event
Location: Historic District
Address: 200 block of E Broughton Street
Cost: Varies by event
If you’re into celebrity spotting, this is the place to do it. SCAD debuts everything from student films to major international productions.
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Paint Your Own Pumpkin
October 25, 2026 | Sunday – not yet confirmed
Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Plant Riverside District
Establishment: Service Brewing
Address: 574 Indian St, Savannah, Georgia
Cost: Suggested $10 donation
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Pumpkins in the Park
October 25, 2026 | Sunday – not yet confirmed
Time: 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Location: Ridgewood Park
Address: 66th & Atlantic, Savannah, Georgia
Cost: Suggested $10 donation
2026 Details Coming Soon
Scary in the Dairy
October 25, 2026 | Sunday – not yet confirmed
Time: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Location: Pegasus Riding Academy
Address: 2500 Tennessee Ave, Savannah, GA
Cost: $1 and up
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Week of October 26th to 31st 2026
Savannah Vampire Ball
October 26, 2026 | Monday – confirmed
Location: Richmond Hill
Establishment: Debellation Brewing Co.
Address: 822 Longwood Dr, Richmond Hill, Georgia 31324
Cost: Varies
Adults Only 21+
Grab your capes and fangs as Savannah’s creatures of the night party it up with live music, dancing, and plenty of spirits. The Vampire Bar Crawl is on Friday and the Vampire Ball on Saturday.
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Midtown Farmers Market
October 28, 2026 | Wednesday – confirmed
Time: 3 – 7 p.m.
Location: Daffin Park
Address: 1401 E Victory Dr, Savannah, Georgia
Cost: Free
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Savannah Sunset Market
October 29, 2026 | Thursday – confirmed
Time: 4:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Hutchinson Island
Address: 101 Cay Plaza, Savannah, Georgia
Cost: Free
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SPD Blue Light Friday Night
October 31, 2026 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Establishment: SPD Central Precinct
Address: 1710 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Savannah, Georgia 31401
Cost: Free
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Crawl With Us Halloween Bar Crawl | Includes Prizes
October 31, 2026 | Saturday– confirmed
Time: 4 p.m. – 12 a.m.
Location: Historic District
Establishment: Barrelhouse South
Address: 125 W Congress St, Savannah
Cost: $19.70 and up
Adults Only 21+
This bar crawl hits some of the hottest bars on River Street, Bay Street, and the City Market area. It includes a costume contest, cash prizes and an after party.
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Nightmare on Congress Street Bar Crawl | Includes Prizes!
October 31, 2026 | Saturday– confirmed
Time: 5 – 11 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Establishment: Barrelhouse South (check-in point)
Address: 125 W Congress St, Savannah
Cost: $13.11 and up
Adults Only 21+
This bar crawl hits the hottest bars along Congress Street, plus many others in the Historic District, and features a costume contest worth $2000 in prizes, themed koozies, and a free t-shirt for the first 250 participants to complete their scorecard.
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Memento Mary’s Tales of Terror
October 31, 2026 | Saturday – not yet confirmed
Time: 8 – 10 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Establishment: Graveface Museum
Address: 410 E Lower Factors Walk, Savannah
Cost: $55 (Adults 18+ recommended)
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Pumpkin Patches in (or Near) Savannah
Savannah’s Historic District is too small and crowded to allow for pumpkin patches, so you’ll have to venture beyond the outskirts of the city for that activity.
These are some of the best options…
Poppell Farms
Every Weekend in October – confirmed
1765 Hyma Poppell Loop, Odum, GA 31555
Family Friendly!
Poppell Farms features a huge 10-acre corn maze, a pumpkin patch, wagon rides, a petting zoo, pumpkin chunkin’, catch-n-release fishing, pony rides, Farmer Brown’s Playground for the littles, and more. They also have after dark haunted activities.
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Madrac Farms
Every Sat & Sun in October – confirmed
580 Ralph Rahn Rd, Rincon, GA 31326
Family Friendly!
The pumpkin patch includes a pumpkin patch, pumpkin picking, a corn maze, farm animals, a big pumpkin display, and a rotten tomato sling shot.
Holiday Farms
Thursdays – Sundays in October – confirmed
10884 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936
Family Friendly!
Their great pumpkin patch includes pumpkin picking, concession stands, a General Store, a petting barn, wagon rides, and more.
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Ghost Tours in Savannah
In a city that celebrates spirits year-round, it should come as no surprise that October has ghost tours galore! From walking tours to trolley tours to hearse tours, you’ll find plenty of ways to connect with Savannah’s spookier side.
Q: What’s the scariest thing about a ghost tour in Savannah?
Hehe. A little Savannah humor for ya. ~Erin
A: The price tag!!
There are far too many ghost tours to list here, so I wrote a separate post that breaks down the options by walking tours, haunted house tours, trolley and hearse tours, self-guided tours, and more: A Local’s Guide to the Best Ghost Tours in Savannah.
Here are a few popular options…
Genteel & Bard Dark History Walking Tour
Ongoing throughout October – confirmed
Location: Historic District
Explore the dark side of Savannah on this interactive walking tour through the Historic District. The tour includes earbuds so you’ll always be able to hear your guide.
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Historic Savannah Theater Paranormal Investigations Tour
Ongoing throughout October – confirmed
Time: 10:30 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Establishment: Historic Savannah Theatre
Address: 222 Bull St, Savannah, Georgia 31401
Explore America’s oldest theatre with the experts at Truth in Evidence Paranormal Tours. You’ll have access to thermal scanners, EMF detectors, and night-vision cameras.
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Ghosts & Gravestones Trolley Tour
Ongoing throughout October – confirmed
Location: Historic District
This is a popular option if you have mobility issues and still want to enjoy Savannah’s haunted locations.
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Haunted Forest Trails
Savannah isn’t exactly known for its forests, so you’ll have to head outside the city limits for these options.
Wicked South Productions Haunted Forest
Friday and Saturday nights in October 2026 – confirmed
*Also on Thursday, October 29th
3001 Lawrence Church Rd, Pembroke, GA 31321
Get spooked as you encounter zombies in an abandoned carnival encampment deep in the woods of Pembroke, GA. Creepy characters might chase after you, so be prepared to run!
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Poppell Farms Haunted Trail
Fri & Sat Nights in October – confirmed
1765 Hyma Poppell Loop, Odum, GA 31555
Family Friendly!
Wander along Poppell Farms 800-foot walking trail through the woods…if you dare. It’s filled with ghosts and goblins that are spooky — but not too spooky — for the whole family to enjoy.
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Cemetery Tours in Savannah
Savannah’s cemeteries are beautiful, but they’re known more for their history than their haunted factor. (It’s actually against city code to do ghost tours in the cemetery!)
Here are a few cemetery history tours to try…
Bonaventure Cemetery Daytime Tours
Ongoing throughout October – confirmed
330 Bonaventure Road, Thunderbolt, GA 31401
The history of Bonaventure is incredible and multifaceted, and I highly suggest a guided tour to learn the secrets of the cemetery. Bonaventure Don and Wise Guys Golf-Cart Tours (mobility-impaired option) both offer excellent (paid) historic tours of the cemetery. The Bonaventure Historical Society provides a free guided tour the second weekend of every month.
Bonaventure Cemetery Tours
Colonial Park History Tours
Ongoing throughout October – confirmed
200 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA 31401
I haven’t been on this tour yet, but I plan to try it soon. I just wanted to mention it since there are very few tours that actually focus on the facts, while this one does.
Colonial Park Guided Tour
Related Reading: Is Colonial Park Cemetery the Best Place to Spot a Ghost in Savannah?
Live Shows and Movies
If it happens to rain and you need some indoor activities to fill your nights, these shows make excellent options…
Rocky Horror Picture Show
October 17 – 31, 2026 | Various Nights – not yet confirmed
Time: 3 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.
Location: Historic District
Establishment: Club One
Address: 1 Jefferson St, Savannah, Georgia 31401
Cost: $26.50 and up
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More Fun Ideas…
If none of the ideas listed above sound interesting, here’s another idea to consider…
Tarot Card Readings
Saturdays in October – confirmed
Ordinary Magic
509 Barnard Street, Savannah, GA 31401
1 p.m. – 5 p.m. – appointment required!
Get psychic guidance on your career, love life, or finances by scheduling an appointment with Kristen Dunn, who has been providing tarot readings for nearly 20 years. There’s also a DIY spell/manifestation jar in the shop that is available without appointment.
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What’s Happening Month-by-Month in Savannah
If you’re planning your trip during a different month, here’s where I’ve posted more monthly events:
- January Events
- February Events
- March Events
- April events
- May events
- June events
- July events
- August events
- November Events
- December Events
Also, to get a broad overview of what’s happening, here’s a list of major annual events in Savannah. Those are the events so big that they might affect accommodation and/or restaurant availability.
Savannah Travel Blog
If you’re planning to visit Savannah, I’ve created plenty of resources to help you out…
- My Savannah Vacation Guide provides a general summary to get you started.
- My Savannah First-Timer’s Guide ebook is the most detailed resource for planning your trip. It has all of my top tips all wrapped up in one easy-to-read guide.
- When you purchase my ebook, you’ll gain access to my private Facebook group about Savannah! I pop in multiple times daily to answer questions, post photos, and provide updates about the city.
Are you headed to Savannah Georgia in October? If you have questions, drop them in the comments below!
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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.
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