Things to Do in Savannah (2025)

Housed in a restored 1938 Greyhound depot, The Grey channels Savannah’s port-city pantry through James Beard Award–winning chef Mashama Bailey. Celebrated by The New York Times, Eater, and Food & Wine, it’s a powerful blend of history, hospitality, and seasonal Southern cooking. Reserve early.

A contemporary art anchor inside a landmarked rail depot, SCAD MOA rotates ambitious exhibitions and public programs, including access to the Walter and Linda Evans Center for African American Studies. Frequently highlighted by major travel outlets and local calendars, it’s where Savannah’s creative pulse is on display.

Set in a former oyster and crab factory, this museum preserves the Gullah Geechee community founded by descendants of freedmen. Guided by residents and praised by respected regional guides, it offers a rare, first-person window into language, foodways, and faith traditions tied to the Georgia coast.

Local historian Shannon Scott and team turn Savannah’s cemeteries and streets into intimate seminar rooms—mixing art, folklore, and true history. Guests and local media praise the after-hours Bonaventure experience for vivid storytelling that goes well past Midnight in the Garden lore.

Founder and record-label owner Ryan Graveface curates an engrossing cabinet of true crime, sideshow culture, UFO lore, and playable horror-themed pinball. Celebrated by local culture magazines, this indie museum on Factors Walk delivers an offbeat, Savannah-made experience unlike anything on River Street.

This veteran-owned craft brewery pours award-leaning releases in a lively taproom steps from the riverfront. Visit Savannah and local calendars regularly spotlight its community happenings—think anniversary parties, food trucks, beer-and-yoga, and seasonal fests—making it a neighborly stop for tastings and live music.

A second-floor brewery inside a century-old house, Two Tides wins national love for inventive sours and IPAs, pinball, and breezy balconies. Reviewed by Condé Nast Traveler and beloved by locals, it’s a Starland District hangout with serious beer chops and playful vibes.

Savannah’s indie food-truck park blends rotating vendors, a craft bar, and chef Kyle Jacovino’s Pizzeria Vittoria. Frequently highlighted by Food & Wine and local magazines, the yard’s music nights, art pop-ups, and family-friendly setup capture the Starland District’s creative momentum.

Since 1919, this family-run soda fountain has scooped classics like Tutti Frutti under an Art Deco glow. Recognized by Food & Wine and USA Today affiliates, and freshly expanded in 2025, it’s still the city’s sweetest line to join—proof of Savannah’s living traditions.

Inside a restored Victorian, Common Thread distills coastal Southern ingredients through global techniques. A 2025 James Beard Award semifinalist and a Southern Living favorite, it’s an elegant, neighborhood-feeling dinner that underscores Savannah’s culinary rise beyond the usual hits.

Part Parisian flea, part Savannah salon, this independent boutique and café brims with antiques, linens, and thoughtful wares. Praised by Architectural Digest, Southern Living, and Travel + Leisure, it’s a delightful pause for espresso and browsing between squares.