About
Savannah epitomizes Southern hospitality and even proclaims itself “The Hostess City of the South.” This city has played a significant role in American history dating back to the Revolutionary War.
Savannah’s English settlers had the foresight to plan the city in a grid fashion allowing for beautiful, tree-lined streets and abundant green spaces that have survived everything from war and epidemics to hurricanes. Cotton was king in this coastal city and provided much wealth to the region throughout the years. In 1966, Savannah’s entire Historic District was designated a National Historic Landmark, preserving its rich history and unique charm.
Savannah has become the go-to destination for St. Patrick’s day in the south, and in fact, the city has events all March long, most notably the world-famous St. Patty’s Day parade and dying the fountains green, beginning with the fountain in the famous Forsyth Park.
Admirers of architecture, culture, and food are drawn to Savannah. Aside from being an aesthetically pleasing town, Savannah has a vibrant arts community replete with film festivals, museums and galleries. Walkability is off the charts in this compact downtown, so exploring is easy. The presence of the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD), which has classroom buildings spread throughout downtown, injects vibrancy and youth into the city.
Neighbors
Savannah residents are an eclectic lot, but the one type of person you are guaranteed to encounter is “The Tourist.” Visitors flock to the iconic downtown, and sharing the streets with throngs of tourists is just a part of life. Savannah is not what you would consider a ‘typical military town.’ Your neighbors downtown are going to be hipsters and artists. Heading towards the outskirts Savannah, you’re more apt to find upper middle-class families. /span>
Neighborhood Feel
Neighborhoods in Savannah run the gamut from historic downtown apartments to luxe suburban enclaves—all of it with Southern charm. One of the most recognizable landscape features in Savannah are the ancient live-oaks dripping with Spanish moss. Park benches and sidewalks are shaded by these elegant trees and the moss sways with the breeze.
