Bonaventure Cemetery
Search results
Find landmarks on every corner in the Historic Landmark District, the hub of downtown Savannah. Stroll through 22 park squares, and explore museums, monuments, restored 18th-century homes, boutiques and more than 100 restaurants. Join a ghost tour, take a ferry ride on the Savannah River, and soak up the beauty of Savannah’s stunning homes and cobblestone streets.
- Savannah City Market
Built in 1755, Savannah's famous City Market has been known...
- 22 Park Squares
Johnson Square was designed in 1733 and named for Robert...
- Savannah City Market
The Savannah Historic District is a large urban U.S. historic district that roughly corresponds to the pre– Civil War city limits of Savannah, Georgia. The area was declared a National Historic Landmark District in 1966, [1] [3] and is one of the largest urban, community-wide historic preservation districts in the United States. [4]
- November 13, 1966 (56 years ago)
- Mid 19th Century Revival, Federal
- Multiple
- ca. 1,300 acres (5.3 km²)
Sometimes people are surprised to learn that Savannah’s Historic District only covers 2.031 square miles! It’s very small and walkable, so you don’t need a car to explore it. The entire area is laid out in a grid pattern, which is broken up every few blocks by small parks known as “squares”. The squares are beautiful!
Explore downtown Savannah from our newly renovated Hilton Garden Inn Savannah Historic District hotel, situated one block from River Street, City Market and Broughton Street. This hotel is within easy access of the city’s vibrant night life, shopping, dining and entertainment. (912) 721-5000See RatesVisit Website.
- Forsyth Park. Start your exploration with a stroll through Forsyth Park, a timeless oasis in the heart of the Savannah Historic District. Located at the intersection of Bull Street and Gaston Street, this iconic park is the centerpiece of the Savannah Historic District.
- American Prohibition Museum. Take a captivating journey to the era of bootleggers, speakeasies, and the fascinating world of the Prohibition era at the American Prohibition Museum.
- City Market. Enjoy a quintessential Savannah experience at the bustling City Market on West Bryan Street. Spanning four blocks in the heart of Savannah’s Historic District, the vibrant market is a hub of culture, shopping, dining, and entertainment, and one of Savannah’s must-see attractions.
- River Street. Stretching along the Savannah River, the iconic River Street is a vibrant hub of dining, shopping, and entertainment. Once a center for trade and commerce, the cobblestone promenade with its boutiques, galleries, cafés, and shops is now a beloved destination for both locals and visitors alike.
The Savannah Historic District has many beautifully restored homes, twenty-two lovely squares and the most beautiful live oak trees throughout the area. One may enjoy strolling through the area admiring the magnificent homes, architecture, iron work, and doorways. Each square is unique and beautiful as well. Read more.
NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK DISTRICT. In 1966, Savannah’s first historic district was officially designated due to its unique, well-preserved city plan and impressive historic building stock. Beginning in 1733, the City’s founder, British General James Oglethorpe, established the city’s first six wards. At the center of each ward was a ...
