Getting Around Savannah

Savannah is a beautiful city and rated as one of the top 10 travel designations in the US. Finding your way around in Savannah can be defined by how people or guides refer to them. The historic district area includes the city's 22 famous squares and actually includes three historic districts: The National Historic Landmark District, the Victorian District and the Thomas Square Streetcar Historic District.

Savannah's Midtown area stretchesrom Victory Drive south to DeRenne Avenue and is the home of another National Register historic district, Ardsley Park-Chatham Crescent.

Spanning east of Waters Avenue to the Wilmington River is the Eastside/Thunderbolt area. Thunderbolt is a filling village almost as old as Savannah; the Eastside harborsonaventure CCCemeterynd the National Register historic districts of Gordonston and Daffin Park-Parkside.

Extending eastward from the Wilmington River is the Islands/Tybee portion of Chatham county. The islands are verdant residential enclaves, while Tybee, with its wide beaches, distinctive lighthouse and traditional seaside cottages is an alluring combination of the offbeat and upscale.

The huge area south of DeRenne Avenue is the Southside, a shopper's paradise that also provides a variety of recreational opportunities. It is also where you can visit other historic sites such as Wormsloe plantation and Bethesda Home for Boys plus the charming riverside community of Isle of Hope.

To the west of the Southside, past the picturesque Forest River and its wide expanse of marshes is Southwest Chatham, the site of the Interstate 95- Georgia Highway 204 Interchange with its many motels and restaurants. Henderson Golf Club is open to the public and a fun place to practice and play a round.

Northwest and due west of Savannah loom the fast-growing West Chatham municipalities of Garden City, Pooler, Port Wentworth and Bloomingdale. The Mighty 8th Air Force Museum is one of the many attractions that can visited in this area.

Savannah is a city of many cultures, venues and fun things to do. Just head in any direction and enjoy your visit and time in the “Jewel of the South”