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FROM HIGH-DESIGN HOTELS TO BUZZY EATERIES, Savannah is
one of the South’s hippest cities. Explore the sepia-toned romance
of shady oak trees, stately mansions, and cobblestone streets—or
get edgy with a tour of modern art galleries, cool new restaurants,
and colorful boutiques. Either way, this stylish Southern city brims
with old-school hospitality and new-school charm.What to
Seek Out Next
in Savannah
Historic Houses
The oldest city in Georgia brims with
fascinating history and gorgeous
mansions, some of which are transformed
into museums and restaurants. From the
frilly Gingerbread House to the stately
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, Savannah
is an architectural masterpiece. For
another side of the past, visit the beautiful
Bonaventure Cemetery and download the
app for a self-guided tour, featuring 31
stops narrated by notable locals.Modern Art
With a growing modern art scene and the
esteemed Savannah College of Art and
Design (SCAD), Savannah is a hotbed of
creativity. Exhibits at the SCAD Museum
of Art feature works by emerging and
established artists from around the
world—while the Laney Contemporary
Fine Art gallery specializes in photography
and contemporary art with a focus on the
South from new and well-known names in
the art world. Cultural Cravings
For cultural fi nds, visit the Telfair
Museums, encompassing the Telfair
Academy, one of the oldest art museums
in the country; the contemporary Jepson
Center; and the Owens-Thomas House.
Or, browse City Market, a four-block hub
for shopping, art, and food, including local
bites like pralines and peach cookies at
Byrd’s Famous Cookies. Have rooftop
cocktails at The Grove, a hip, three-fl oor
restaurant serving lunch, dinner, and late-
night drinks.Culinary Gems
From Lowcountry staples to soul food,
Savannah has one of the most exciting
foods scenes in the nation. Dine in a cool,
restored Art Deco bus terminal at The
Grey, a hot spot dedicated to Port City
cuisine; dig into award-winning crispy
chicken wings at Cotton & Rye; and savor
plant-based fare at Fox & Fig. Head to
Artillery bar for a lengthy wine list and
serious cocktails, including the city’s
signature Artillery Punch.Hip Hotels
A wave of newly opened and soon-to-
open boutique hotels captures the current
spirit of Savannah, a city that celebrates
its roots but isn’t stuck in the past. On the
revitalized riverfront, The Alida showcases
a modern design aesthetic with local
craftwork accents. A short walk from
Chippewa Square, the year-old Perry
Lane Hotel has a modern-retro feel that’s
polished but still soft around the edges.