3-Day Savannah and Charleston Itinerary

Arrive and check in to the historic district

Fly into SAV (about 20 minutes to downtown) and stay in the historic district to walk everywhere.

Squares walk along Bull Street

Start at Johnson Square and walk south through Wright, Chippewa, Madison and Monterey squares, admiring the mansions and oaks.

Southern lunch and the Owens-Thomas House

Have fried chicken or shrimp and grits, then tour the Owens-Thomas House and Slave Quarters for a full picture of urban slavery.

Sunset on River Street

Watch the ships at sunset, have a seafood dinner on the river and pick up pralines from a candy shop.

Forsyth Park fountain and coffee

Arrive early for photos of the fountain without crowds, and on Saturdays browse the farmers market.

Bonaventure Cemetery

Drive about 15 minutes east to this hauntingly beautiful riverside cemetery, famous for its statues and moss-draped oaks.

Lunch and shopping on Broughton Street

Eat in town, then browse boutiques on Broughton Street and the shops at City Market.

Dinner and a ghost walking tour

Have a lowcountry dinner, then join an evening walking tour of the squares' legends and history.

Drive Savannah to Charleston

Drive about 110 miles (roughly 2 hours) via I-95 and US-17 through lowcountry marshes. Check in or drop your bags in Charleston.

Lowcountry lunch

Have she-crab soup and shrimp and grits at a downtown restaurant near the historic district.

Rainbow Row, the Battery and Waterfront Park

Photograph Rainbow Row, walk the Battery seawall past grand homes, and end at the Pineapple Fountain in Waterfront Park.

Oysters and seafood dinner

Dig into local oysters, fresh fish and a lowcountry boil; book ahead on weekends.