Savannah City Market

If you are visiting the historic city of Savannah, a must place to visit and enjoy is City Market. This rectangular space is truly a market. You find quaint gift shops, artist studios, fun bars, many fine dining options and even a pizza shop and an ice cream store. There is always something for all of us kids.

City Market is almost as old as the city itself and in early beginnings of Savannah, the city market was the central place to meet and discuss the events of the day. The market was truly market and the products produced in and around Savannah could be purchased in the Market. Time moved on and the market became less popular when air-conditioning was discovered and shoppers left to find these cool places. If you have ever been in Savannah in July and August, you can appreciate the importance of air-conditioning. While the market decreased in commerce and popularity it still stood as a welcome center and a symbol of the history of Savannah. Fires and other natural events would take its toll on the market but it survived to be rebuilt again on the same ground.

Today, City Market is the soul of Savannah because it represents the art, culture and diversity of this wonderful city. Live entertainment in the market courtyard is just one added attractions and the setting benches make just “sitting awhile” and watching the people, horse driven carriages and trolley cars circle the square a treat.

Nearby, is the oldest Black American Church in Georgia and a must see and other interesting places that surround the city market. Take a tour or just get a map and venture off to continue your visit to the “jewel of the south”.

Visit City Market at www.savannahcitymarket.com