Savannah's Waterfront: Places
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Morrell Park is located on the east end of River Street and is home to two monuments. The first Savannah’s famous Waving Girl statue honoring Florence Martus. It was said that Martus greeted every ship that came into the Savannah port. Between 1887 and 1931, she would faithfully wave them in with a white handkerchief or lantern. Martus was the Read more...
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Located at the top of Plant Riverside District’s Three Muses Building. Inspired by the flowers used in the crowns often worn by muses in classical mythology, this rooftop garden is named for Myrtle & Rose, symbols of femininity, love and romance. With a selection of handcrafted shareable bites, fragrant, botanically inspired cocktails and breathtaking views of Savannah, this is one Read more...
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On East Bay and Drayton Streets, the exchange bell that is believed to be the oldest in Georgia hangs in a replica of the original city exchange cupola. A watchman was stationed in the cupola which was located in the steeple of the City Exchange building; he was to ring the Exchange bell to signal the location of fires. In Read more...
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This beacon light was erected by the federal government in 1858 as an aid to navigation of the Savannah River. Standing 77 feet above the river level and illuminated by gas, it served for several years as a guide to vessels. The development of this portion of Emmet Park as a garden area was a project of the Trustees Garden Club Read more...
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https://www.oldsavannahtours.com/ Well hi y’all and welcome to Old Savannah Tours! Created by Savannahians, owned by Savannahians, Old Savannah Tours gives you the most authentic, local experience of our beloved city of Savannah, Georgia – and we have a lotta fun, too! In addition to exploring Historic Savannah sites, we fill our Savannah Tours with lively historical re-enactors who Bring Savannah’s Read more...
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Hours: Monday – Sunday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Located on the riverwalk at Plant Riverside District. Discover the Hostess City’s rich heritage with one of the best things to do in Savannah, GA—a history tour! Journey back in time and get the insider’s view aboard Old Town Trolley Savannah, the only Savannah tour company officially endorsed by the Historic Read more...
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All Suite Riverfront Hotel in Savannah. Built in 1892 as a warehouse on the Savannah River, Olde Harbour Inn is now a fabulous boutique hotel with tall ceilings and unique vintage architectural details. Read more...
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Plant Riverside District is full of unusual stories and jaw-dropping details. Amidst shops, restaurants, electrifying bars and the new JW Marriott Hotel, this state-of-the-art entertainment venue is one-of-a-kind. PRD has a great selection of high end shops, carefully curated retailers, and original galleries. Indulge in delectable dishes at all the new restaurants throughout Plant Riverside. Within the district, you will find Read more...
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Hours: Monday – Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Located in Plant Riverside District’s Power Plant Building. Poseidon Spa at Plant Riverside District is the best spa Savannah offers, for locals and travelers alike, providing over 4,000 sq. ft. of comforting relaxation space. As one of the premiere spas in Savannah, GA, our services include relaxation experiences complemented by progressive Read more...
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Hours: Monday – Thursday: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Friday – Saturday: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Sunday: 1 p.m. – 7 p.m. Located in Plant Riverside District’s Three Muses Building. Frank Reubel has been designing award-winning jewelry for over 40 years. Alongside his son, Alex, they have won 20+ JCK Jeweler’s Choice Awards, a prestigious honor in the jewelry Read more...