Savannah

The Telfair is the oldest art museum in the South. — Where

These days, it houses the Ships of the Sea Museum, with displays of model ships and exhibits detailing maritime history. — Fodor's

Belle of Oglethorpe Square, the Owens-Thomas House is considered one of architect William Jay's finest works—and the only unaltered example of his surviving designs. — Michelin Guide

Open to the public, the museum continues to inspire students, aficionados, and casual appreciators alike. — Afar Magazine

One of Savannah's best features is the one-of-a-kind Bonaventure Cemetery located on a scenic bluff overlooking the Wilmington River just outside downtown Savannah. — Afar Magazine

Slaves constructed this church at night by lamplight after having worked the plantations during the day. — Fodor's

Showcases the the city's history from its founding in 1733 when English army officer and philanthropist James Oglethorpe and group of more than 100 settlers landed at Yamacraw Bluff. — Michelin Guide

In 1848 wealthy cotton merchant Andrew Low commissioned John Norris to create this Classical house with its elaborate cast-iron balconies. — Michelin Guide

If you find yourself in magical Savannah, take an hour or so and wander through the scenic Colonial Park Cemetery, offering a unique perspective of the town's rich history. — Afar Magazine

This small museum provides a local introduction to the Civil Rights movement as it played out in Savannah. — Lonely Planet

This lush 30-acre park is on the edge of Savannah’s downtown historic district. — Travel + Leisure

The Roundhouse Railroad Museum includes the oldest and most complete antebellum railroad manufacturing and repair facilities still in existence in the United States. — Where

The culturally rich community surrounding this museum has lived in relative isolation for nearly 100 years. — Fodor's

Explore a 19th-century fort from top to bottom at Fort Pulaski. — Where

Georgia’s oldest standing brick fortification is an intriguing place. — Where

If your children are, have been, or aspire to be Girl Scouts, don’t miss this wonderful house museum. — Where

The synagogue's permanent collection includes documents and letters (some from George Washington, James Madison, and Thomas Jefferson) pertaining to early Jewish life in Savannah. — Fodor's