Making Savannah Home

“Living in Savannah gives my family an opportunity to be a part of the community in a way we weren’t able to when we lived in Washington, D.C. We’re a part of civic life here and are helping to build the tech community and entrepreneurs with TechSAV – a group of innovators, designers and technologists who are passionate about building better products and a better community. We choose to live here, when we could live anywhere, because of the quality of life and the qualities of our neighbors.”

Kevin Lawver, Chief Technology Officer, Planted

There is no shortage of uniquely memorable experiences in Savannah. Founded in 1733 by General James Oglethorpe, Savannah is home to the largest National Historic Landmark District in the country, attracting more than 14 million visitors a year.

Tybee Island

One of Savannah’s most beloved attractions is Tybee Island, a laid-back beach town just 20 minutes from downtown Savannah. Tybee boasts five miles of Atlantic Ocean beaches, a public pier, lighthouse and marine science center, plus lots of casual restaurants and shops.

A Culinary Paradise

Forbes magazine said it all, “Savannah’s Culinary Paradise is yours for the taking.” From rooftop patios like Local 11ten, to fine dining at its best with The Grey, Fat Radish or Husk, you will find something to delight your taste buds and an experience that’s equally as special. Of course, Savannah also offers bites and libations of all varieties for you to enjoy any time of day including freshly brewed coffee from purveyors, like Savannah Coffee Roasters or Coffee Fox, and lunch time goodness from James Beard nominee Bryan Furam’s B Cracklin’ BBQ.

Then of course, you can’t live this close to the coast and not indulge in seafood! With most restaurants masterfully cooking a fresh catch that came off the docks that morning, you’re sure to declare seafood as a specialty of the city. And though southern cuisine may be known more as an indulgence, Savannah also has its share of healthy spots as well including Fox and Fig Cafe with its plant-based menu offering as well as Kayak Kafe, offering health-conscious, freshly made selections.

Arts, Culture & Museums

The city has more than 60 art galleries, including:

Golf Greens, Blue Water and Everything in Between

Savannah begs for you to stay outdoors and absorb its natural beauty. Stroll, run or bike along picturesque cobblestone streets. See gardens and fountains and sit a spell under shady trees in 22 historic squares dotting the city.

Tee up at one of the area’s championship golf courses, board a charter boat to spot dolphins or go fishing. For a different perspective, paddleboard or kayak a scenic river, including the Savannah, Ogeechee and Vernon, to take in the flora and fauna along salt marshes, barrier islands and swamps.  Whatever pace you choose, you’ll want to stay outdoors in Savannah.

Savannah’s Forsyth Park, a 30-acre park on the edge of the city’s Historic District, features vast green space, two playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, a magnificent fountain, monuments, a band shell and a café. And don’t miss the park’s Forsyth Farmer’s Market, held each Saturday, to buy local whole food.

Hiking and nature-watching are plentiful at Skidaway Island State Park, a 588-acre park that borders the Intracoastal Waterway. And nature lovers will adore the Savannah-Ogeechee Barge Canal, a historic canal that features more than 5 miles of hiking trails and 200 acres of swamp and woodland.

Festivals, Outdoor Concerts, Theater Performances and more

Savannah knows how to throw a party! Throughout the year there are festivals for everyone, outdoor concerts, theater performances and more including:

History Tours, Escape Rooms, Breweries and To-Go Cups

In Savannah, you can fill your days with tailor-made adventures.

Feel shivers up and down your spine during a ghost tour or a trek through Bonaventure Cemetery, made famous in the book and movie “Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil.” Or grab your friends to tackle an escape room, ranked in the top 20 escape rooms in the country.

Cocktail wizardry is as important as the meal here in Savannah. The city’s open container law allows adults to sip a cocktail in public places in the Historic District.

Our cocktail culture includes rooftop patios, basement piano bars, Prohibition-era speakeasies and distilleries. Savannah is also home to craft breweries, including Service Brewing Co., Southbound Brewery and more with many offering guided tours.

Shopping

Come to Savannah for a bevy of shops, from boho and artisan-inspired to the chic and sleek.

Poke around the Downtown Design District or City Market for artsy items like upcycled furniture, Fair Trade jewelry, paintings and pottery. Look for enticing clusters of shops on Broughton Street, where home furnishings, gourmet provisions, apparel and fine jewelry are waiting to become souvenirs of your trip. It’s all about vintage clothing in our eclectic Starland

neighborhood, while oddities and ephemera abound in Savannah’s plethora of antique shops.

There is Always A Game in Town

The Savannah Bananas, a Coastal Plain League team made up of top college players from around the country, began playing in Grayson Stadium in 2016. After winning the championship their first year, the Savannah Bananas have played to a sold-out crowd every year since and is a firm favorite with local sports fans.

Other popular sporting events include:

Pamper Your Pet

Arguably one of the friendliest dog cities, your pets will be right at home in Savannah. And it’s not only for dogs. Pay close attention and you might catch a glimpse of a local walking his pet tortoise through downtown Savannah.

A Regional Hub for Advanced Healthcare

In Savannah there are two major medical centers: St. Joseph’s/Candler and Memorial Health University Medical Center – as well as two state-of-the-art cancer centers: Nancy N. and J.C. Lewis Cancer & Research Pavilion and the Curtis and Elizabeth Anderson Cancer Institute.

Specifically, Memorial Health University Medical Center is the largest healthcare provider in southeast Georgia. Memorial serves 35 counties in southeast Georgia and southern South Carolina through the dedication of its 4,775 team members and 675 physicians. With a focus on education and training, each year Memorial graduates more than 60 physicians through Mercer University School of Medicine while also offering six residency programs that train new physicians from around the world. Perhaps most impressive, however, is that Memorial houses a level-one trauma center, a children’s hospital, a level-three neonatal intensive care nursery and a cancer research laboratory.

The region’s other major medical center is St. Joseph’s/Candler, which is the only healthcare provider in the region to achieve both network accreditation status and MAGNET status for nursing excellence. St. Joseph’s/Candler is powered by 3,400 team members and 588 physicians. An affiliate of Emory University Healthcare, St. Joseph’s/Candler achieved the rare honor of network accreditation status and also received its accreditation by the Joint Commission.

In the Savannah region, healthcare and social assistance ranks as the third-highest industry of employment and continues to show consistently strong growth trends. When paired with the area’s innovative technology development, which is also on the rise in the region, it’s safe to say that this sector of the area’s economy is in good health.