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Savannah is more than just a Southern belle—it’s the sultry, story-filled soul of Georgia’s coast. With its cobblestone squares, crooked oaks dripping with moss, and hauntingly beautiful architecture, Savannah feels like a dream you’re not quite ready to wake from. But beneath that genteel surface? There’s grit, mystery, and a mischievous spirit.
This city doesn’t just charm—it enchants. You don’t walk through Savannah; you wander, and with every turn, it pulls you deeper into its magic.
Let’s see what we discover.
Things you didn’t know about Savannah.
5. Savannah was America’s first planned city.
Designed in 1733 with a grid system and 24 public squares, Savannah’s layout was ahead of its time—and still shapes its unique character today.
4. The city banned slavery at its founding.
Before Georgia became a royal colony, Savannah’s early trustees prohibited slavery and lawyers—a bold move that didn’t last but left a mark.
3. It’s one of the most haunted cities in the U.S.
With cemeteries beneath hotels and ghost tours down every alley, Savannah’s supernatural rep is as serious as its sweet tea.
2. Savannah has an open-container law—on purpose.
Locals and visitors alike stroll the Historic District with to-go cups in hand, making happy hour feel like a city-wide affair.
1. The bench scene from Forrest Gump was filmed here.
While the bench is now in a museum, Chippewa Square is still where Forrest told his story—making it one of the city’s most iconic stops.
Bottom line.
Savannah is poetic, peculiar, and unforgettable.
It’s a city that feels like a whispered story passed down on a porch swing.
The deeper you go, the more it lingers in your memory.
And once it’s in your heart, it’s there to stay.
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