Things-to-do In Savannah Blog

Many people have commented on Savannah’s European feel, which isn’t surprising considering its retained the Old World charm General Oglethorpe imported from England. Our fair city’s walkability, antiquity and slower pace help keep Oglethorpe’s vision for Savannah intact–and help it continually land on Travel+Leisure’s “World’s Best Cities” list. During our food tours, we share many tidbits about Savannah’s history and British influence, and we also recommend these five stops to experience Britain in Savannah. #1: Oglethorpe Monument, Chippewa Square Savannah owes so much of its historic charm to General Oglethorpe, who was born in England and came to establish the colony of Georgia. This happened in a large part to provide protection for Carolina from Florida, which was controlled by Spain at the time. Although he left Georgia after only 10 years to return home, he laid the groundwork for the historic city we call home today….

Press Release: The No. 1 food tour in Savannah is shaking up its Famous and Secret East Side Food Tour to feature new culinary delights in Savannah. SAVANNAH, June 21, 2016—As Savannah’s culinary scene continues to explode, Savannah Taste Experience owners Stu and Donald Card realize that they must occasionally revamp their tours to feature new Savannah…

Your first reaction might be, “Oooh, let’s go check out Savannah’s haunted scene,” since the Hostess City is considered one of the most haunted places in America and most haunted cities in the world. And while you can certainly get your fill of spooky encounters when you visit Savannah through a haunted pub crawl, hearse tour, or staying at one of the…

We’re so excited to announce that we revamped our Famous & Secret East Side food tour to make it better than ever! Since this tour is all about showcasing some secret spots in Savannah that are beloved by locals–including us and our guides!–we’ve added Smith Brothers Butcher Shop, Our Daily Bread Cafe, and Mirabelle Cafe. In addition, the most…

Tybee Island is a must-see if you are visiting Savannah. It’s just a short drive outside of the city, and it’s a great destination with lots of activities. It’s a perfect spot to visit on your own or with your friends and family. Kids especially love the long stretches of beachfront where they can play all day. There are many exciting things to do. Summer temperatures come early to Savannah and Tybee Island, with beach lovers often enjoying the sun, sand and water as early as March. Savannah’s beach is a throwback to beach towns of the past, with very few hotels or high-rises to block the ocean views. Chain restaurants do not dot our beach; instead, many of the local joints have been operating for decades in true Slo-vannah fashion. There’s not a lot of hustle and bustle, and…

This is a guest post by Rebekah Faulk Lingenfelser, a native Georgian, food blogger at Some Kinda Good, TV chef, and food columnist. She shares some of her favorite places to eat dinner and have post-dinner drinks when visiting Savannah. Combined with one of our 5-star rated food tours for lunch, Lingenfelser’s suggestions would make for an excellent getaway…

Besides our four local breweries that you should definitely visit, which include Service Brewing, Coastal Empire Beer Co., Moon River Brewing, and Southbound Brewing Co., there are several bars and restaurants that craft beer lovers should imbibe at when they need to quench their thirst for quality suds. These include: Distillery Ale House The original craft beer bar in Savannah,…

People visit Savannah for a plethora of occasions–romance, friends, fun, family, work events, weddings. If you’re traveling with a group or to meet up with a group in Savannah, a private food tour can be the perfect way to spend three hours talking, laughing, learning, exploring and of course, eating great Savannah food. Private groups…

We are extremely excited to announce our new division: Micro Food Fest™! These events are held in the evening and are ideal for organizations attending conferences in Savannah, corporate events, weddings, and large groups of 125+ people who want to sample cuisine from 10+ top Savannah restaurants and specialty food shops, all in one location. The idea for these events was sparked by requests from visitors, Savannah event planners, and our partner restaurants for evening Savannah Taste Experiences. We knew our daytime food tour model wouldn’t be ideal because the restaurants are too busy, foot traffic picks up, and not all the stories and landmarks we like to discuss along the way are easily visible at night. So, we brainstormed a way to share all the wonderful, diverse food in Savannah but as a dinnertime option and came up with our Micro Food…

By Lorie “Country” Stokes, Savannah Taste Experience Guide So these are my Grandma’s Daisy Dots. In my family, before ready-made biscuits and croissants were so easily available, this is what you would find on buffets around the south. I remember Grandma up to her wrist in flour before weddings, church socials, anytime. A lot of us…

Most of us would agree that one of the best things to do when traveling is sampling the local cuisine. In fact, Skift (the largest tourism industry intelligence platform) explains, “In 2012, it was estimated that tourism expenditures on food services in the U.S. topped $201 billion, nearly a quarter of all travel income. That makes food service…

Practically any day in December, visitors can find fun holiday things to do in Savannah. From charitable causes to excuses for dancing the night away, you’ll love visiting Savannah during the holiday season. High temperatures usually stay in the 70s or 60s, with lows rarely going below 40. And since it’s low season, you can score some excellent hotel rates, like the famous Marshall House for as low as $121 per night, or The Cotton Sail Hotel overlooking River Street for as little as $107 per night. During your stay, you’ll of course want to experience our fabulous food tour (which you could buy a gift certificate for 25% off using the promo code “happyholidays” and redeem for yourself!), but there are also lots of holiday events in Savannah to help you get into the holiday spirit. Here’s a roundup of some of our favorites!…