Getting Around Savannah
Getting Around Savannah On Vacation
Savannah is one of the most charming and beautiful cities in the world. With its laid-back pace and friendly locals, casual elegance and Victorian charm, it’s one of the most popular vacation destinations in the country. When planning your trip to Georgia’s first city, be sure to plan for transportation to and from all the attractions and sights. Here’s a guide to the top ways to get around Savannah.
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Admissions
Take the Old Town Trolley Tour
The Old Town Trolley Tour is the ideal way to see the best of the city without the hassle of finding a taxi, taking a bus or searching for parking. This fully narrated tour offers you unlimited hop-on and hop-off opportunities, making it easy to see all the sights at your own pace. They also give you the flexibility to stretch your tour out over two days, so there’s no need to rush through all the beauty and history of Savannah.
Aboard the trolley, you can relax as you’re transported to more than 100 points of interest. See the most popular sights like the Andrew Low House, Forsyth Park, the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace, River Street, the Telfair Museum of Art, Jepson Center for the Arts, Colonial Park Cemetery, Madison Square, the Sorrel-Weed House and many more.
Ride the DOT
The DOT is Savannah’s Downtown Transportation System that can transport you throughout the Historic District. This system includes the Express Shuttle that departs every 20 minutes or less and makes 11 stops around the Historic District, the River Street Streetcar which makes six stops along Historic River Street and the Savannah Belles Ferry that has three different landing spots connecting downtown with Hutchinson Island and the Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. The Chatham Area Transit, also known as CAT, is also an option. It offers a daily bus route within the Historic District.
Take a Pedicab
Another way to get around Savannah is on a Pedicab. These are bike taxis whereby drivers, usually college students or artists looking to stay in shape while working, give you a relaxing, scenic ride around town.