A few good places to start in Savannah

Welcome edition · October 12, 2026

Neighborhood squares, independent shops, and everyday discoveries around Savannah. This is our first Savannah read: a handful of useful ideas and places to start, with official sources to help you plan.

Your next local outing

A Forsyth Park and café break

Pair Savannah’s public green space with a café visit on East Park Avenue.

A downtown Savannah art outing

Plan around the Jepson Center and choose how much of Telfair’s museum network to explore.

Coffee and shopping around Broughton Street

Combine a Bull Street café visit with two nearby Broughton Street retailers.

Three local places to know

The Collins Quarter — Downtown

Bull Street café and restaurant with Australian-inspired dining and specialty coffee. The downtown location’s site provides its current menus and visit information.

The Sentient Bean

Café by the south end of Forsyth Park serving food and fair-trade coffee. Its official site also publishes community programming and visitor details.

Savannah Children’s Museum

Children’s museum with an indoor STEAM Center and outdoor Exploration Station, including hands-on learning and imaginative play. Check the museum’s own page for current access and programs.

What’s coming up?

Open the official local event calendar for dates, organizer details, and tickets.

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