Before the best-selling book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil hit bookshelves, Savannah was a quiet little town founded by the Yamacraws, a Native American tribe. Funded by the emergence of cotton in the 1700s, Savannah’s cash crop became a quick feed to riches. Over time, Savannah grew into one of Georgia’s wealthiest, fortunate and progressive cities.
The impact that Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil and the Academy-Award winning Forrest Gump (also set in Savannah) continue to have on the city is immeasurable. Tourists continue to book flights to Savannah in hopes of catching a glimpse of Forrest or Lady Chablis.
Flights to Savannah drop visitors in a land of magnolia trees and mint juleps, Spanish moss and stately mansions, and nowhere else in the country will you find a more hospitable city. Savannah is happy to have you.
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Savannah enjoys a subtropical climate that makes outdoor activities possible year-round. The summers are hot and the winters are mild.
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Georgia is a subtropical climate -- it's warm in the summer and cooler in the winter. Savannah sees 90 degree (F) heat in the summer months and drops to 40 degrees in the winter. Spring and fall are the longest seasons, and the wettest months are December to April.
Peak Season
Spring is a spectacular time to visit Savannah. Book flights to Savannah during the spring and watch the trees and flowers bloom. The summer time is hot, but many tourists dare to the brave the heat because it's also summer vacation. It's likely travelers will find cheap flights to Savannah and discounted room rates toward the end of summer.
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Savannah's historic district is best explored on foot; paths and steps down to the waterfront can be steep. Countless walking tours are offered. Savannah's CAT (Chatham Area Transit Company) Shuttle is a free, convenient shuttle service operating along 32 stops throughout the historic district, connecting shops, hotels, attractions and other bus routes. CAT also provides a fixed route bus service throughout the city and surrounding county. The Belles Ferry leaves the ferry landings on River Street connecting to Hutchinson Island at regular intervals at a fare of $3 per person. The city also has numerous car hire companies and several taxi companies. A horse and carriage ride through the city is also an option.
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- There are many tours that take visitors on "The Book" tour around Savannah. "The Book" is what locals refer to as Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Book a tour and see first hand the cemetery, the mansion, Lady Chablis's house, and walk down the streets that kept a million secrets. Check out tour companies ahead of time. Some of the tour companies will only do group "book tours" and won't sell individual tickets.
- A must-see in Savannah is the Davenport House. It was built in 1820 and was the first historic home in Savannah to be restored. The antiques in the house are worth the 30 minutes out of your day.
- Savannah's historic district is filled with stories and secrets from the past. Stop by the History Museum for a film and introduction to Savannah's history. If you're a movie buff, have a seat on the replica of the park bench from the movie Forest Gump.
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