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 […]
An Insider’s Guide to Lafayette Square
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. […]
A Local’s Guide to Chippewa Square
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 […]
A Local’s Guide to Wright Square
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 […]
A Local’s Guide to Columbia Square
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 […]
Indoor Activities to Escape the Rain in Savannah
Y’all… please don’t let a bad forecast put a damper on your vacation! There are plenty of indoor activities and things to do in Savannah when it rains. Whether you want to chill out in a bookstore, sip drinks on a balcony overlooking the river, or bring your rain boots and an umbrella to splash […]