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Historic District

Savannah, GA
Ranked #3 of 109 attractions in Savannah
5.0 of 5 stars 800 Reviews
Type: Historic Walking Areas, Neighborhoods
Activities: City walk sightseeing, Group tours/bus tour
Description: Savannah's picturesque historic district brings the traditional southern atmosphere to life.
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South Carolina
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Maybe even better than Charleston. Nicer than New Orleans. Pretty hot, of course. More

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Valdosta, Georgia, United States
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 27, 2012 NEW

Save a long day if you plan to walk the squares and go to the river walk. Parking in the downtown garages is great. Be sure to visit a visitor center for information that includes discounts to restaurants and other places of interest. It is easy to lose oneself as the squares provide so much information to read and statues,... More

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Ottawa
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW
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The area is a grid with squares so it is impossible to get lost. Spanish moss blowing in a gentle breeze off live oak in the glimmer of a southern full moon! More

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See 4 more reviews by NCRMaven for Savannah
Guttenberg, New Jersey
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

The public squares don't disappoint. I read about them years ago, and finally got to see them. Most of them are lush with beautiful trees dripping with Spanish moss. Across from the parks are mostly beautiful homes and houses of worship. A real treat to explore by foot, car or trolley. More

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Ontario's Near North, Canada
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

My wife and I took a trolley tour of the historic district but old Savannah is only about 3/4 mile wide and quite walkable. You can take the 90 minute or get on and off to sightsee at your own pace. The waterfront is very colourful. More

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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Loved the historic district. We walked many of the squares and really enjoyed all the history. It's a beautiful area. More

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Bluffton, South Carolina, United States
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
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Take a bus tour or park and walk. The architecture, gardens, retaurants, shops and overall ambiance are great. More

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DC Metro area
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

The horse-drawn carriage tour was well worth the $21 we paid. The tour guide was quite knowledgable and accomodating. More

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South Jersey
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
1
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We had never been to Savannah so the Historic District was a must see and we're glad we did. There's so much history with the Revolutionary War and the Civil War. More

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Bethalto, Illinois USA
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3 reviews 3 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

Had a great time visited several historical homes. Last year we visited, but this time we knew more about the areas we wanted to see. More

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