This past April we took a road trip to Universal Studios Orlando. As with any road trip, we are always looking for places to stop and stretch our legs to help keep our sanity. The second we knew we were headed to Florida- I added Savannah as a pit stop. I have always wanted to stroll the quaint historic streets while admiring the beautiful architecture and moss-covered trees. I wasn’t sure how the kids would handle Savannah as they aren’t into that kind of stuff. So when it came time to pick things to do, I tried to keep it to a minimum and cover stuff the kids would enjoy as well as myself and my husband. In the end, they loved Savannah. I wouldn’t be surprised if they requested we take a full vacation there sometime in the near future.
Things we did in Savannah, GA-
- River Street & Rousaki’s Plaza Echo Square
- Forsyth Park
- Chippewa Square & Forrest Gump Savannah
- Wormsloe Historic Site & Forrest Gump Savannah
How much did our day in Savannah cost us?
Please keep in mind that while I regularly update my articles as information changes, the cost of our trip will always stay the same. Unfortunately, inflation happens, but the only way I can update my trip cost is if I retake the exact same trip. Please use this as a guide on where and how to save money on this vacation.
Lodging- $0 (Savannah was a pit stop. We didn’t need a place to stay.)
Gas- $5
Food- $10 (We packed our own lunch, but we purchased a few drinks & snacks
Savannah Attractions- FREE
Parking- $9
Total- $24
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Best time to visit Savannah?
Savannah can be enjoyed year-round, but it can become extremely hot and muggy during the summer. We went during the first week of April and aside from the bad flare-up of allergies, it was an incredible time. The weather was amazing and while there were a lot of people, not one place seemed overwhelmingly crowded.
When is the cheapest time to visit Savannah?
You can find the best prices on accommodations during Savannah’s off-season which is winter.
What is Savannah’s weather like?
Helpful tips-
Bring allergy medicine
Bring allergy meds. Especially if you are going in early spring. Even if you don’t suffer from allergies, bring them. My family doesn’t have any known allergies yet Chris and Avalie had symptoms within the first 45 minutes of arriving. Sweet Avalie’s eyes became so puffy and red.
Bring Kleenex
If you happen to come down with allergies, Kleenex will be helpful.
Wear comfortable shoes
Any time you plan on doing a lot of walking, comfortable shoes are a must.
Remember where you park
We may have done a few extra laps around various blocks trying to find our car.
*You can easily mark your parked location by opening maps on your phone, touching the blue dot and then either hit the ‘Mark My Location’ or ‘Share My Location’ button.
Stop 1- River Street & Rousaki’s Plaza Echo Square
First things first, parking! Even though River Street has parking, we opted for parking that would be relatively close to all of our first 3 stops (River Street, Forsyth Park, and Chippewa Square). We were happy to find a parking garage conveniently located near all 3 stops.
Our first stop was River Street. This adorable street is paved with 200-year-old cobblestones and runs along the Savannah River. It was a sight to see. As we made our way to Rousaki’s Plaza Echo Square, we watched the boats on the water, explored the shops, and enjoyed the many historic sites & monuments we found along the way.
Echo Square is a gray square marked in the concrete. When you stand on it and talk you can hear your echo, but anyone outside the square cannot hear it.
When we arrived at Echo Square we were surprised to see that it was not marked. At least we didn’t see a sign for it. I’m so thankful that we looked up pictures beforehand so we knew what to look for. Ironically there was no one there and when we told the kids to stand on the square and talk they looked at us like we were crazy. Eventually, they did and they were so baffled by what happened and instantly started experimenting. Whether you have kids or not I highly recommend that you check out Echo Square. It will make you smile, I promise.
Fun Experiment- Try having multiple people stand in the square and talk. My kids were mind blown.
We spent about 1.5 hours exploring River Street, Rousaki’s Plaza & River Street Market Place. Then we walked about 1 mile to Forsyth Park.
River Street– FREE
Rousaki’s Plaza Echo Square– FREE
Window Shopping– FREE
Parking– $9
Stop 2- Forsyth Park
Forsyth Park is huge and most well known for its massive fountain. This fountain is one of Savannah’s most photographed places. Aside from the fountain, the park boasts playgrounds, tennis & basketball courts, gardens, grassy fields, benches, and a lot of shade. This would be a fantastic spot to let the kids just be kids for a bit and maybe enjoy a picnic.
*TIP- If you want to photograph Forsyth Park Fountain, I recommend that you get there early. This fountain definitely knows how to attract a crowd.
We spent about 1 hour here and then walked about 1/2 mile to Chippewa Square.
Forsyth Park– FREE
Stop 3- Chippewa Square & Forrest Gump Bench
Forrest Gump’s infamous bench scene made this square famous. While the bench is no longer there, the line of people waiting to get a picture was a distinct marker of where it took place.
While our kids aren’t too familiar with Forrest Gump, they do enjoy seeing its iconic spots.
*We saw many tours going on and they seemed very informative. I would recommend checking one out. I was bummed it didn’t cross our minds when we were planning.
We spent about 30 minutes here and then drove to Wormsloe Historic Site. The drive took about 20 minutes.
Chippewa Square & Forrest Gump Bench– FREE
Stop 4- Wormsloe Historic Site
Wormsloe Plantation is home to one of Savannah’s oldest standing structures (Jones’ tabby house) and is truly a sight to see.
We didn’t have much time to spend here so we did not take a tour. Instead, we stopped at the gates and marveled at the entrance grounds for about 20 minutes. You guys! The grounds were stunning! The kids were even mesmerized.
*It does get pretty busy. If you are looking to get a picture without cars and people, I highly recommend going in the morning.
Did you know this is also a famous Forrest Gump film site?
How much does Wormsloe Historic Site cost?
$10/Adult (18-61), $9/Senior (62+), $4.50/Youth (6-17), $2/Child (under 6)
*We parked just passed the gate to snap a quick picture and admire the entrance. Therefore, we didn’t have to pay because we didn’t want a tour or to drive any further.
Things to do and see at the Wormsloe Historic Site
Tabby Ruins
Nature Trails
Guided Tours
Grave Sites
Museums & Theater
More things to do in Savannah GA
Eat amazing food
Watch the sunset on River Street
We really enjoyed Savannah and its slower pace. Echo Square was definitely a family favorite.
What is your favorite thing to do in Savannah? If you haven’t been there yet, what is the one thing you must do when you visit?
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I love Savannah but haven’t been there in years! Planning to visit with the kids soon and came across this list of things to do; https://www.visitsavannah.com/article/kids-in-savannah-activities Can’t wait! BTW….first time visitor to your blog and I love it.