Downtown Savannah Photography Walk

City Market

There is a lot of history in downtown Savannah. Built on a high bluff overlooking the Savannah river back in 1733, it is a perfect arena for a walking photo safari. The old cobblestone streets and brick buildings are coupled with tourist tasting salt water taffy and modern art galleries.

  The city was organized around beautiful squares and a bustling waterfront. The squares still remain with beautiful oak trees, spanish moss, fountains, and statues. They are a great place to start. The fountain in Forsyth Park is perhaps the most photogenic. Walking north through the squares will bring you to the boutique and restaurant filled Broughton Street. Beyond that City Market looms as the place to go. Old town trolleys and pedestrians rule here along with one of my favorite pizza joints, Vinnie Van Go-Gos.

Diners staying cool

  This is where I started my photo walk. We tried to stick to the shade since the typical Savannah heat wave was beating down on us. But the weather did provide some beautiful blue skies and wispy clouds which added a nice background the the already wonderful architecture. Some of the outdoor restaurants employeed the use of water misters to keep their customers cool.

The fam taking in the view

Dinner cruises are always an option

Still walking north the ending point of any tour in Savannah should end with the cobblestones of Riverstreet. The site of Savannah's huge St Patricks Day festival, it is really a year round party on Riverstreet. Candy shops, bars, and sea food restaurants share the walk with the old train lines and renovated cotton warehouses. Secret tunnels lead from old taverns down to the water where men would be shanghaied into service a ghost tours search for signs of the departed once the sun goes down.

The view from our boat ride

The old cobblestone streets

Nowadays there is an option to continue your walk, with a free boat trip that services the Westin hotel and conference center on the opposite bank. This is a great way to get a shot looking back at downtown Savannah like the one above.

  The area just oozes Southern charm and history and many parts have been meticulously kept and renovated to maintain the historical aspect. Day or night, rain or shine you will walk away with some great photos and probably some fresh pralines or salt water taffy igniting your taste buds.

Making salt water taffy