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Savannah, GA, United States of America · Georgia

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About Savannah

Savannah is a city in and the county seat of Chatham County, Georgia, United States. Established in 1733 on the Savannah River, it is the oldest city in the state, and was the capital of the colonial Province of Georgia and later the first state capital of Georgia. A strategic port city in the American Revolution and during the American Civil War, Savannah today is an industrial center and an important Atlantic seaport. The city is the most populous in the Coastal Georgia region and the fifth-most populous in the state as a whole, with a population of 147,780 at the 2020 census and an estimated 149,440 in 2025. The Savannah metropolitan area, with about 438,000 residents in 2025, is the third-largest metro area in the state.

Best time
May - Oct
Language
English
Currency
USD ($)
Timezone
America/New_York
Population
147,780
Elevation
6 m

Local guide

Things to do

Experiences and activities travelers enjoy around the destination.

5 spotsView all
  • Telfair SquarePark · Telfair Square, 121, Savannah, GA 31401, United States of America
  • Oglethorpe SquarePark · Oglethorpe Square, 127, Savannah, GA 31401, United States of America
  • Reynolds SquarePark · Reynolds Square, 32, Savannah, GA 31401, United States of America
  • Lucas TheatreTheatre · Lucas Theatre, East Congress Lane, Savannah, GA 31401, United States of America
  • City market open air musicTheatre · City market open air music, West Saint Julian Street, Savannah, GA 31401, United States of America

Sightseeing

Top attractions

Landmarks and sights travelers visit around the destination.

5 spotsView all
  • Johnson SquarePark · Johnson Square, 2, Savannah, GA 31401, United States of America
  • General Nathanael GreeneMonument · General Nathanael Greene, West Bryan Street, Savannah, GA 31412, United States of America
  • Wright SquarePark · Wright Square, Savannah Historic District, Savannah, Georgia, United States of America
  • Wright SquareSightseeing · Wright Square, East York Street, Savannah, GA 31412, United States of America
  • Ellis SquarePark · Ellis Square, Savannah Historic District, Savannah, Georgia, United States of America

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FAQs about Savannah

May - Oct

Location

Savannah, GA, United States of America

Savannah, GA, United States of America

32.0790° N, 81.0921° W

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