Hotel Indigo Savannah Historic District Local area

Step out the door and into one of the largest National Historic Landmark Districts in the country. The streets here run on cobblestone and Spanish moss, past 18th-century homes, leafy squares, and monuments at nearly every turn. Join a walking tour to hear the stories behind the architecture, or set your own pace and let the squares lead you. Either way, the Historic District rewards anyone willing to slow down and look up.

The twin spires rising over the Historic District belong to the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist, the oldest Roman Catholic church in Georgia. Step inside for soaring vaulted ceilings, hand-painted murals, and stained glass that catches the afternoon light. It's an active parish and a working landmark, open to visitors who want a quiet moment or a closer look at one of Savannah's most striking interiors.

A few blocks south of the squares, Forsyth Park anchors the Historic District across 30 green acres. The landmark white fountain dates to 1858 and draws a crowd, but there's room for everyone here, with shaded walking paths, tennis and basketball courts, open fields for soccer and frisbee, a children's play area, and a fragrant garden originally designed for the blind. Grab a coffee from the café and settle in. Locals treat it as the city's backyard.

About 15 minutes east of downtown, Bonaventure Cemetery spreads across a bluff above the Wilmington River. Live oaks draped in Spanish moss arch over the lanes, and elaborate sculpture marks the graves of poets, soldiers, and songwriters. The setting drew fame through local lore and the stories tied to those buried here. Come for the history, stay for the quiet beauty. The entrance sits at 330 Bonaventure Road.

Savannah knows how to throw a party, and City Market is a big reason why. Four blocks of open-air courtyards and converted warehouses hold restaurants, bars, shops, and working art studios, with live music spilling indoors and out most nights. Thanks to Savannah's to-go cup rule, you can carry your drink from one spot to the next. Stay out past dinner and you'll still find a kitchen or two serving. It all sits directly next door to us.

Follow the cobblestones down to River Street and walk the edge of the Savannah River, where freighters and barges slide past close enough to wave at. Ducked into the old cotton warehouses, you'll find candy shops, galleries, pubs, and seafood spots, plus open-air vendors selling local arts and crafts. It's a few minutes' walk from the hotel and an easy way to spend an afternoon or a long evening by the water.

Savannah's first Registered National Historic Landmark is the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts. Guided tours trace her life and the movement she started, one that still builds girls of courage, confidence, and character. It's a meaningful stop for scouts and troop trips, and a window into 19th-century Savannah for everyone else. The house sits an easy walk from the hotel in the heart of the district.

Known as the university for creative careers, the Savannah College of Art and Design has many campus buildings steps from the our hotel. SCAD operates museums, galleries, and exhibition spaces across its campuses, including the SCAD Museum of Art, located on the site of the former Central of Georgia Railway headquarters and SCAD FASH Museum of Fashion + Film in Atlanta, Georgia.

Just steps from the hotel, First African Baptist Church traces its roots to 1773 and the leadership of Reverend George Leile, making it one of the oldest Black congregations in the country. A National Historic Landmark on the National Register of Historic Places, the church offers tours that share its remarkable history, including its role on the Underground Railroad. It's a moving, essential stop for understanding Savannah's full story.

Right behind the hotel sits Ellis Square, one of Savannah's original squares and the longtime home of the old City Market. It's a lively public space now, with a visitor center, an interactive fountain kids love on hot afternoons, plenty of seating, and a statue of Savannah's own Johnny Mercer. Catch live music and performances here, or just grab a bench and watch the city go by. For a square this central, it's a surprisingly easy place to slow down.

Historic downtown Savannah has been transformed into a booming entertainment destination with Enmarket Arena. The newest 9,500-seat arena offers a new era of music, sports, and entertainment experiences for Southern Georgia. See you favorite artist at this beautiful new venue.

The Lucas Theatre is located in the heart of Savannah downtown historic district and is on the National Register of Historic Places. Built in 1921, it underwent a massive restoration during the 1990s. It reopened in 2000 as a premier venue for film, opera, concerts, theatricals and more.

Named for the Battle of Chippewa in the War of 1812, this square has many historic attractions. There is plenty to see and do around the square, from plays to beautiful architecture. Be sure to stop by one of the most beloved cafes, which is on Bull Street, just off the south end of the square.

This museum is located in the historic William Scarbrough House. They have a collection of model ships and maritime artifacts from the 18th and 19th centuries. The museum also features the largest private garden in the Historic District of Savannah. The breathtaking gardens take up a whole city block and are free to the public.

Home to the Savannah Bananas, Grayson Stadium has a long history of baseball being played In Savannah. Legends such as Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Hank Aaron, Ty Cobb, and Jackie Robinson all played on this field in their early days in the Minor Leagues during exhibitions. There is nothing like experiencing a Banana Ball game. Grab your ticket, enjoy the all you can eat food and play ball!

Some of the best shopping in the Southern states can be found on Broughton Street in historic downtown Savannah, Georgia. Though the street is just a few blocks long, it's packed with an eclectic mix of antique shops, thrift stores, upscale boutiques, and national retail chains.

The stretch of riverfront known as Savannah's Waterfront is where the city comes to celebrate. Locally owned boutiques, galleries, and restaurants line the water, and the calendar stays full year-round, from New Year's fireworks to the Fourth of July and the lights of Christmas on the River. Tall ships dock here, festivals fill the plazas, and the views of passing ships never get old. It's all a short walk north from West Bay Street.

A few blocks from the hotel, the Jepson Center brings a bold, modern counterpoint to Savannah's antebellum streets. Architect Moshe Safdie designed the glass-and-stone building, which opened in 2006 as part of Telfair Museums. Inside you'll find rotating exhibitions, a strong contemporary collection, and a hands-on children's art museum. It's an easy, air-conditioned break from the squares, and a reminder that Savannah's art scene didn't stop with the 19th century.

A short walk from the hotel, the SCAD Museum of Art sets cutting-edge contemporary work against the brick and soaring ceilings of a restored 19th-century railway depot. The building, once the Central of Georgia Railway headquarters, is a National Historic Landmark in its own right. Rotating exhibitions span painting, sculpture, photography, and film, with a renowned collection of African American art at its core.

Built in 1819 and a short walk from the hotel, the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters ranks among the finest examples of Regency architecture in the country. Guided tours look honestly at the home through the lens of slavery, telling the stories of both the wealthy families who lived here and the enslaved people who labored here. The preserved slave quarters are among the most intact in the urban South.

On Monterey Square stands the Mercer-Williams House, the Italianate mansion designed by John Norris for General Hugh Mercer and finished in 1868. Antiques dealer Jim Williams restored it a century later and filled it with fine art, period furniture, and Chinese porcelain. The house found fame as the setting of "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil." Ground-floor tours walk you through its rooms and its storied past.

When you're ready to trade cobblestone for sand, Tybee Island sits about 30 minutes east of downtown. Three miles of public beach stretch along the barrier island, from the quiet North Beach near the historic lighthouse to the lively South Beach with its pier. Paddle the back-river marshes, watch for dolphins, dig into fresh seafood, or just stake out a spot in the sand. It's Savannah's beach, and an easy day trip from the hotel.

In town for the port? The Georgia Ports Authority runs the Port of Savannah, home to the largest single-terminal container facility of its kind in North America and one of the busiest container gateways in the country. Its Garden City and Ocean terminals move millions of tons of cargo a year, drawing logistics, shipping, and supply-chain travelers to Savannah year-round. Our Historic District location keeps you central after a day at the terminal.

Gulfstream Aerospace has called Savannah home since 1967, and today it's the city's largest private employer, designing and building some of the world's most advanced business jets. Its headquarters and manufacturing campus sit near the airport, drawing aviation, engineering, and supplier travelers from around the globe. When the workday wraps, the hotel puts you back in the heart of downtown, a short drive from the campus.

For more than four decades, FlightSafety International has been Gulfstream's factory-authorized training partner, and its Savannah Learning Center is where pilots and technicians train on the full Gulfstream line. Using advanced full-flight simulators, the center brings aviation professionals to town for type-rating and recurrent courses. We're an easy base near the action, with reliable Wi-Fi and a central spot to unwind after class.