Tips for visitors
Make the most of Savannah
Before you set out
- Dress for the weather.Summers are hot and humid, and afternoon storms are common. Tap the temperature at the top of the app for the hourly and 5-day forecast.
- Comfortable shoes.Old brick sidewalks and the steep stairs to River Street are uneven. See Getting around for parking, the free shuttle and the free ferry.
- Park once.City garages cap their daily rates, and the historic district is easiest on foot.
Good to know
- To-go cups.In the downtown open-container area, adults 21 and over may carry one drink in a paper, plastic or aluminum cup of up to 16 ounces. No glass or cans. City ordinance.
- Cemetery hours.City cemeteries such as Bonaventure are open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily; Colonial Park stays open until 8 p.m. in the warmer months. The city asks visitors to treat them as sacred sites.
- Free rides.The DOT shuttle and the Savannah Belles Ferry are both free.
- St. Patrick's Day.Mid-March brings huge crowds, closures and special parking rates. Read St. Patrick's Day first.
Using this app
- Find anything.Tap the magnifying glass on the map to search squares, ghosts, antiques, food and streets.
- Plan a walk.The Routes button on the map has suggested walks and lets you build your own, with walking or driving times.
- Earn stars.Tap “I'm here” at each place you visit (or let the app check you in by GPS) to collect stars and trophies in Your awards.
- Bigger text.Tap Aa at the top for larger text and light or dark mode, or go to Settings.
- Add it to your Home Screen.Use it like an app, full screen from its own icon. Step-by-step for iPhone and Android.
