Your guide to Savannah / Top 6 Savannah neighborhoods to explore

Savannah Georgia is an All-American city with a rich history that dates back to the Antebellum period. The city is well-known for having beautiful public parks, Georgian mansions, cobble-stone squares, and romantic horse-drawn carriages. Savannah has been an incorporated city for more than 300 years making it Georgia's first and oldest city.

 It was also the capital of Georgia, a few times during the revolutionary war and the city has many other secrets to discover, as well.

Southern charm flows through Savannah's Historic District. Things you would never think are important, tell incredible stories about the birth of the United States. Savannah's historic district is the largest National Historic Landmark District in the country. Savannah's historic squares, museums, homes, restaurants, and other historic buildings create Savannah Landmark District

A private island where some of the most influential people in the area live. Skidaway Island 6,300 acres of land, tidal marshes, and Intracoastal Waterways. Plus, it is just minutes away from the culture and convenience of Savannah. So, when you live on Skidaway Island you get the best of two worlds, the pristine natural beauty of the island and the modern amenities available when you live in a major U.S. city.

Neighborhood Amenities 

• Two deep water marinas.
• 30+ miles of trails for biking, walking, and riding golf carts.
• Oakridge Fitness Center, a state-of-the-art fitness facility with several pools that Prevo Health Solutions recognized as "One of the Healthiest Clubs in America.

When you live at The Landings on Skidaway Island, you truly enjoy the good life. Play games like pickleball, bocce, and table-tennis, or enjoy birdwatching with a complimentary guide from the "Birdwatchers at The Landing."

Tybee Island is a five-mile stretch of beach with public access areas. The island is casual, unpretentious, and laid back. When locals go, they say, they are spending, "Tybee TIme." Do not think the laid back attitude means people do not have fun on Tybee Island, the locals know how to have a good time. Check out some of the locals' favorite places on the island: 

Things to Do

• Tybee Island Light Station - 30 Meddin Dr
• High Tide Surf Shop - 406 Lovell Ave
• The Breakfast Club - 1500 Butler Ave
  

Young people are drawn to Isle of Hope, a riverfront community built on a peninsula that juts into Skidaway River. Below are a few of the key places in the Isle of Hope area of Savannah.

Things to Do

• Wormsloe Historic Site - 7601 Skidaway Rd
• Pin Point Heritage Museum - 9924 Pin Point Ave
• Driftaway Cafe - 7400 Skidaway Road
  

Ardsley Park is the oldest subdivision in Savannah. The neighborhood kids walk or ride their bikes to school. Families enjoy weekend baseball games and dance lessons after school. The Ardsley Park area has many of Savannah's historic properties. So, you can find a great historical residence just minutes from Downtown Savannah. It is recognizable by the Spanish-style roof pillars and Belgian block roof. It closely resembles Downtown Savannah with six community square spaces. 

Neighboring Chatham Crescent is a larger version of older Ardsley Park. Formerly Granger Tract, the 174-acre community is Beaux Arts style, which was extremely popular when Harvey Granger developed Chatham Crescent. 

Things to Do

• Enjoy a picnic at Forsyth Park at Drayton St & W Gaston Street.
• Visit The Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist at 222 E Harris St. 
• Go shopping at Savannah City Market at 219 W Bryan St.
  

There is plenty to do in Southside, Savannah's commercial district where you find plenty of food and shopping options. 

Things to Do

• B & D Burgers Southside - 11108 Abercorn St
• Oglethorpe Mall - 7804 Abercorn St
• Twelve Oaks Shopping Center - 5500 Abercorn St
• Savannah Mall - 14045 Abercorn St

Savannah Georgia is one of the most beautiful cities in the world and the unique neighborhoods help create the all-American feel.