historic Savannah
PARKS & RECREATION
Bacon Park Golf Course: 354.2625
1 Shorty Cooper Dr.
Westin Golf Resort: 201.2000
1 Resort Dr.
Wilmington Island Golf Club: 897.1615
501 Wilmington Island Rd.
Emmet Park: Bay St. between Abercorn and E. Broad
St. Sections of Factor’s Walk.
Contains monuments to German Salzburgers, the
Celtic Cross, Savannah’s fallen soldiers, the Chatham
Artillery Memorial and the Old Harbor Light.
Forsyth Park: Bull and Gaston St.
30-acre park is bordered on the north by Gaston
Street
One of the most visited attractions in Savannah,
with a one-mile perimeter, popular among outdoor
enthusiasts.
Morrell Park: River St. and E. Broad Ramp.
This riverside park is home to one of Savannah’s most
Morrell Park is Savannah’s Olympic Flame.
Jepson Center for the Arts: 790.8800
207 W. York St.
A state of the art museum with hands-on gallery for
children. Revolving exhibits and permanent galleries
showcasing African American, Southern, local art and
more.
Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum: 748.8888
175 Bourne Ave., Pooler.
90,000 square-foot museum dedicated to the stories
of the Eighth Air Force, founded in Savannah during
World War II.
Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum: 777.6099 460
MLK Blvd.
Chronicles the civil rights struggle of Georgia’s oldest
photographs and interactive exhibits.
Savannah History Museum: 651.6825.
303 MLK Blvd.
This museum offers a glimpse into Savannah’s past
spanning the Revolutionary War, Industrial Revolution,
and highlights the City’s musical, cultural, and artistic
contributions.
SCAD Museum of Art: 525.7191
601 Turner Blvd.
Contemporary art museum which showcases work by
a range of highly acclaimed artists.
Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum: 232.1511
41 MLK Blvd.
Exhibits include ship models, paintings, and maritime
antiques, primarily from the great era of Atlantic trade
during the 18th and 19th centuries. Also located on
site is the Scarborough House and Gardens.
Telfair Academy: 790.8800
121 Barnard St.
art and sculptures.
HISTORIC HOMES
Andrew Low House: 233.6854
329 Abercorn St.
Built in 1848 for cotton merchant Andrew Low, this
historic home features beautifully preserved interiors
with period antiques.
Davenport House: 236.8097
324 E. State St.
This historic Federal-style home, built between 1815-
1820 was the house that launched Savannah’s
historic preservation movement.
Juliette Low Birthplace: 233.4501
10 E. Oglethorpe Ave.
Discover the historic house museum, which was
childhood home of the Girl Scout founder.
Owens-Thomas House: 790.8889
124 Abercorn St.
in the U.S., the Owens-Thomas House features a
formal English garden and a restored carriage house.
Mercer Williams House: 236-6352
429 Bull St.
Offers guided tours of Italianate manson immortalized
ARTS & MUSEUMS
HISTORIC SITES
City Market: City Market at East Bryan & Congress
Streets at Jefferson St. Great local restaurants, shops,
and artist studios…walk, shop, eat & drink.
River Street: Restored 19th century cotton warehouses
which now include a mix of restaurants, nightspots,
shops, and galleries.
Wormsloe Historic Site: 353.3023
7601 Skidaway Rd.
A historic plantation dating back to Savannah’s
earliest settlers in the 18th century, Wormsloe features
tabby plantation ruins and a majestic avenue of live
oaks.
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