Headed to Savannah, Ga. -- Must see's and dont' bother
 

Hi! Was hoping some of you TOTVers could help in planning our 3 day get-away to Savannah, Georgia.
If you have visited the area, I would love to hear what you found interesting as well as those places that were listed as points of interest but only found to be tourist traps.
Also, good restaurants to visit for breakfast, lunch and dinner. We will be staying in the heart of Savannah.
Thanks everyone.

Don't miss River Street - nice walking area with shops and eateries. Take a drive over to Tybee Island. A carriage ride around the Savannah squares is always fun as well. Enjoy!!

we enjoyed one of the guided trolley tours - think they have several with different themes. Look at the city website. They all have them nowadays - look for an Events button.

We stumbled on a great Motown group at City Market one evening (Friday? Sat?) and shared a table with some lady tourists from Ireland, had a great time. You might check out Trip Advisor also. I often get great info there. We like to sit at the bar in some restaurants and talk to locals or other tourists, usually have some interesting conversations and find out where people have been.

BEST restaurant by far is Mrs Wilkes. Only open Mon- Fri 11-2pm No reservations accepted Line starts forming outside the restaurant around 10 am. Doors open promptly at 11am. When you walk in, you wil sit at a table for ten. Food is family style, no menu. Food is southern style and is great. It's pay one price and cash only. (Avoid Paula Deans restaurant....The Lady and Sons.)
Mrs. Wilkes' Dining Room

For breakfast, try Huey's on River Street. New Orleans menu with great beignets, creole omelettes, cajun gumbo, in addition to the regular items.

Hueys On The River - Savannah, Georgia

If you like oysters on the half shell, go to Fiddler's Crab House on River Street. Really fresh. The rest of their menu is pretty good, too.

Fiddler's Crab House River Street - Savannah, GA

Things to do
Walk along River Street....shops, restaurant, outdoor entertainment,etc
Take the trolley ride...hop on and off
Tour some of the historic homes
Walk through the many beautiful parks.
Pick up a free map like the one below.

Old Town Trolley Tours® of Savannah route map

stop by the market downtown...walk the squares and the historic homes around them...go to the park....you will find Gullah women making baskets and selling jewelery..(i bought a cross that i can never part with)...they do not like their picture taken but will tell you about their baskets and their past...loved the carriage ride...hueys for breakfast.... the pink house for lunch or dinner...wilkes has good food but you will find mostly tourists there....i love eating in the old house resturants so much history...ask the locals they are so proud of their city will give you directions to a takeout place for bbq that is to die for or a place for lunch you won't find in a guide book..have never been disappointed......savannah is very active with spirits..if you believe

The Pink House is one of my all time favorite restaurants. The decor is stunning and the food is excellent. Nice for a romantic evening.

where would you recommend to stay for a couple of nights?

We stayed at Hampton Inn Historic. Nice hotel with a great location. For more information on hotels and B&Bs, restaurants, etc. go to tripadvisor.com.

Mrs Wilks is a must.

Also, consider a Bed and Breakfast on or near Jones St.

Many thanks for all of your comments.
:mademyday:

Huey's on the river for the best beignets with praline sauce

the cathedral is also very pretty if you like old architechture. believe it might be St Francis but not sure....the chamber of commerce has tons of trolley rides and shuttle tours available from the parking lot.. they point out wrought iron and home of juliet lowe who founded the girl scouts...very pretty city~

I love Savannah. Let us know what you did, where you stayed and where/what you ate. I'll visit Savannah vicariously through you on your trip north. Have fun and give us an update.