SAVANNAH'S HISTORIC RIVERFRONT: FIVE THINGS TO DO

 

 

 

Some of the photos in this post were taken by my son,

a.k.a. Junior Goo Shoes.

 

  

 I've been to Savannah about ten times.

You'd think that would qualify me to be an official tour guide, 

but.......nope. 

We always stay in the same general area,

so my knowledge is limited 

to where my own two feet have taken me. 

 

Except for our first time in Savannah ,

my relationship with this genteel city 

 has been a series of one-night stands.......

just quick stop-overs on our way to Florida.

 

 

One place I always like to visit is the Historic Riverfront,

also known as River Street. 

The first time I went looking for it,

I'm embarrassed to say........I couldn't find the river!

I mean, it's not like I was looking for 

a contact lens on the beach........

 

I'm talking about a major body of water, as in

Take Me To The.......Cry Me A.......Man From Snowy....... 

Ol' Man.......Up The Lazy....... Moon....... Down By The.......

 

 RIVER!

 

Google maps showed that it was just beyond Emmet Park,

right where I was standing, but....... 

???????

Emmet Park - Photo by Junior Goo Shoes

AHA! There was the river down below........

but how on earth did one get there???

 

 

 I finally figured out how to get "downstairs,"  

and found myself in a cobblestone courtyard.

 

 

 

Then, I descended another flight of steps

hidden between two buildings

(sheesh, they don't make it obvious)....... 

 

But, at last -- sea level!

 

Photo by Junior Goo Shoes

 

 

River Street was the main location for goods

coming into the city in the early 1700's.

In the 1970's, abandoned warehouses were transformed

into shops, restaurants, bars, galleries, inns and hotels. 

Now, this area is a top destination for tourists.

There is a lot more to do at the riverfront

than first meets the eye.

Here are a few suggestions to get you started,

depending on how much time you have.

 

1. STROLL

 

Walk along the promenade, and admire the historic buildings,

many of which are restored cotton warehouses.

 

Junior Goo Shoes at work.

 

 

You may encounter street performers,

horse-drawn carriages,

or a parade of boats and barges in this very active harbor.

Just be mindful of the trolleys!

  

Photo by Junior Goo Shoes

 

Take note of the cobblestone streets.........

 

Photo by Junior Goo Shoes

.......and the views across the river. 

 

 

 

2. EAT

 

There are restaurants, bars, bakeries.......

 

 

 

.......and the not-to-be-missed Savannah Candy Kitchen.

where you can watch them making pralines

(and, yes, there are free samples 😋).

 

 

3. SHOP

Speaking of sweet things,
be sure to check out the Savannah Bee Company.

I haven't been to this location, 

but I always stop in at the one on Broughton Street.
Here you will find everything honey.

The whipped cinnamon honey is one of the best things 

I've ever Ever EVER eaten.

I am addicted to the Rosemary Lavender Beeswax hand cream,

and the Lemongrass Spearmint liquid soap.

 

 

Another fun place to browse is River Street Market Landing,

an open-air market where crafts people sell their wares.

You'll find jewelry, art, clothing, and specialty foods. 

 

 

Stop into River Street Liquors for some spirits.
It bills itself as "the smallest liquor store in the world."

 

4. TOUR

 

Take a cruise on the Savannah River Boat.

 They sail several times a day, 

and I imagine a sunset cruise would be spectacular.

 

Photo by Junior Goo Shoes

 

 

Or, hop on a water taxi or ferry boat for a different perspective of this waterfront locale.

If you're a land-lubber, take a trolley tour.

Photo by Junior Goo Shoes

 

5. STAY

 The Olde Harbor Inn is a boutique hotel 

with unique vintage architectural details. 

Originally built in 1892 as a warehouse,

it now offers all-suites accommodations, 

and it's pet-friendly, too!

Another option is the River Street Inn

which has bragging rights 

as being the oldest hotel on River Street.

It's a restored 200-year-old cotton warehouse overlooking the river.

UPDATE: This hotel is NOT pet-friendly.

Have you been to Savannah?

Have you/would you visit the river front?

(And will you bring me some pralines)?

Till next time,

RESOURCES:

Savannah River Street

Emmet Park

Savannah Candy Kitchen  

Savannah Bee

River Street Market Landing

River Street Liquors

Savannah River Boat Cruises

Old Savannah Trolley Tours

Olde Harbour Inn

River Street Inn

 

 

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