Savannah Attractions
Savannah offers so many unique Attractions to see! From the majestic oak trees towering over city squares featuring monuments to Revolutionary War Heroes to the rising Spires of the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist -- there's something for everyone to see in beautiful Savannah.
The Parks & Squares of Savannah
Every city is known for something and for Savannah, it's our series park-like squares that define our historic district. These 22 town squares are undoubtedly the number one Savannah tourist attraction.
Forsyth Park
Inspired by the French and the beauty of Parisian parks, Fredrick Law Olmstead, along with Savannah’s city planners created the picturesque Forsyth Park in the 1840s. Today, it is the largest park in Savannah and the center of many cultural activities.
The Squares of Savannah
Visit one of the twenty two Squares of Savannah and enjoy a day in the park. Enjoy lunch, take photos and read the historical markers and take in the majesty of historical monuments and statues that pay tribute to historical figures important in our history.
Historic Churches in Savannah
Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
One of the most popular Savannah tourist attractions is the Cathedral Basilica of Saint John the Baptist on Harris Street. The Cathedral's twin spires are among the most recognizable features of the Savannah Skyline as they rise nearly 100 feet above Lafayette Square.
Other Historic Churches in Savannah
In any city, historic churches are a popular tourist attraction, especially in downtown Savannah where there is so much history in congregations such as Christ Church Episcopal, the Mother Church of Georgia, the First African Baptist Church of Savannah, where the first Sunday school for black children was established, and Independent Presbyterian Church, where Woodrow Wilson was married and the Father of American Church music served as organist.
Savannah's Historic Forts
Old Fort Jackson
The cannons still fire daily at Old Fort Jackson in Savannah — the oldest brick fort in Georgia. This well preserved military museum on The Savannah River is less than 2 miles from the historic district and is open for touring seven days a week.
Fort Pulaski National Monument
This historic fort 14 miles east of Savannah, on the way to Tybee Island, played a part in the United States defense against Britain in the early part of the 19th century. As Civil War gripped the nation in the 1860s, Fort Pulaski was attacked by Union Forces.
