Mossy oak-lined squares, grand old mansions and a lazy riverfront in one of the American South's most beautiful and easy-going cities. Here's what Savannah is like, when to go and how long to stay.
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Temperatures are the average daytime high in °C.
March, April, October and November are ideal, warm without the humidity, with azaleas in bloom in spring. June to September is hot, humid and stormy, and hurricane season runs to November. Winters are mild and quiet, and St Patrick's Day in March is one of the biggest parades in the US.
Wander the 22 leafy squares of the historic district, laid out in 1733.
A big park with a famous white fountain and a Saturday farmers' market.
A hauntingly beautiful cemetery of moss-draped oaks and statues.
Cobbled streets of old cotton warehouses, pralines and riverboats.
Step inside the Owens-Thomas House or the Mercer Williams House.
Savannah is said to be one of America's most haunted cities.
A laid-back beach town with a lighthouse, 30 minutes away.
Three or four days covers the historic district, a house tour and a beach day on Tybee. It pairs well with Charleston, about 2 hours away.
Spring and autumn, around 23 to 26°C. Summer is very hot and humid.
Fly into Savannah/Hilton Head airport, about 20 minutes from the centre, usually connecting through Atlanta, Charlotte or another US hub. Atlanta is about 4 hours' drive.
Not in the historic district, which is easy on foot and has a free shuttle. A car helps for Tybee and Bonaventure Cemetery.
Yes. The squares and parks are easy to walk, trolley tours keep little legs rested, and Tybee's beach is close.
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