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Anniversary Getaway in Savannah
Planning a anniversary getaway in Savannah? Compare hotels and vacation rentals on Expedia — a boutique hotel for two or a private home with a view, whatever makes the trip. Celebrate the years with a trip that feels like a gift.
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Planning a anniversary getaway in Savannah
Spanish-moss squares, riverfront cobblestones, southern food, ghost-story tours after dark. For two, decide between a hotel with service and a private rental with space — Expedia lists both in Savannah, so you can weigh price, location and reviews in one search.
What to eat in Savannah
Shrimp and grits, low country boil and crab stew are the register here. Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room serves fried chicken family-style at communal tables, weekday lunch only, cash only, with a queue down Jones Street. Mashama Bailey cooks at The Grey inside a restored Greyhound bus terminal on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Leopold's has scooped ice cream since 1919; Byrd's sells cookies by the tin.
Savannah after dark
Open containers are legal inside the Historic District if the drink is in a plastic cup under sixteen ounces, which sets the tone: people drift between City Market, Congress Street and the Bohemian's rooftop with a to-go cocktail in hand. Bars serve until three. Ghost tours, candlelit and slightly silly, are the other evening industry. River Street after ten belongs to bachelorette parties and cover bands.
What's actually worth your time in Savannah
Savannah's draw is the plan itself: Oglethorpe's grid of squares, twenty-two of the original twenty-four still shaded by live oaks, and walking Bull Street through Chippewa, Madison and Monterey costs nothing. Forsyth Park's 1858 fountain and the sculpted plots of Bonaventure Cemetery repay the trip out. River Street is a candy-and-souvenir gauntlet on ballast stone; go once at dusk, then leave. Wormsloe sells an avenue of oaks and little else.
When the weather turns in Savannah
Afternoon thunderstorms arrive most summer days and pass within the hour. Duck into the Jepson Center, the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum with its cased model hulls, or the American Prohibition Museum and its working speakeasy. The Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist is free and cool. Plant Riverside hides a fossil and geode collection in its atrium, and the Savannah Bee Company pours mead flights.
What first-timers get wrong in Savannah
Traffic must circle the squares rather than cut through them, so driving downtown is far slower than the map suggests; walk instead. Meters run into the evening six days a week and take app payment. Sand gnats bite hardest in spring and shrug off most repellent. Book anything for the week around March 17 months ahead, because St. Patrick's Day is the largest event on the city calendar.
When to go to Savannah
| Best months for anniversary getaway | Avg daily high | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| October | 25°C / 77°F | 6 days |
| April | 24°C / 75°F | 8 days |
| December | 17°C / 63°F | 7 days |
The month to avoid is July — around 32°C (90°F) with roughly 19 rain days. Prices and crowds track the weather here: October is the sweet spot, July the month most people skip.
Pack for peak season: Summer clothes, plus one light layer for air-con and evenings, Comfortable walking shoes — every guide on this site assumes you'll use them.
Where to base yourself in Savannah
- Historic District — Squares grid — Spanish moss, antebellum mansions, the Cathedral of St. John.
- River Street — Cobblestone waterfront — restaurants, river-cruise dock, candy shops.
- Starland — Hip south district — coffee shops, breweries, the SCAD art scene.
Common questions
What's the best stay for an anniversary?
For two, a romantic boutique hotel or a private whole-home rental with a view, a hot tub, or a great terrace makes the trip. Choose somewhere central so you can walk to dinner without a car.
How do we make it special?
Book a place with a standout feature — a plunge pool, a sea or skyline view, a fireplace — and pick a walkable neighbourhood near the restaurants and sights you want. Mention the occasion; many hosts and hotels add a small touch.
When should we book?
Two to three months ahead for weekends; sooner for peak season or a specific view. Free-cancellation listings let you hold the date and adjust if plans change.
Where should we stay for a anniversary getaway in Savannah?
In Savannah the areas worth basing yourself in are Historic District (squares grid — spanish moss, antebellum mansions, the cathedral of st. john); River Street (cobblestone waterfront — restaurants, river-cruise dock, candy shops); Starland (hip south district — coffee shops, breweries, the scad art scene). Spanish-moss squares, riverfront cobblestones, southern food, ghost-story tours after dark. On Expedia, compare hotels and whole-home rentals side by side, sort by guest rating, and check free-cancellation terms before booking.
When is the best time for a anniversary getaway in Savannah?
October (around 25°C, ~6 rain days), April (around 24°C, ~8 rain days), December (around 17°C, ~7 rain days) rate best on Savannah's 5-year climate normals. July is the month most groups skip.