There's virtually no end to the types of fun your group can have here. Planning a trip to Savannah can be a daunting task, but we are here to suggest group activities to help make your planning process a little bit easier.
First stop: The Savannah Visitor Information Center and Savannah History Museum showcase the city's history from its founding in 1733 to the present day, and has everything from an interactive component about Native American cultures to a 1902 Crestmobile, a car that pre-dates the Ford Model A. Visitors can learn about the Revolutionary War in Savannah or see Johnny Mercer's Oscar and Grammy awards. The museum is also home to Forrest Gump’s bench and a carriage owned by the family of Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low.
Take a Tour: Get to know Savannah by experiencing a Savannah tour, either on a period-style trolley or with one of our highly trained step-on-guides. Tours last about two hours and will help your group get better acquainted with our genteel Southern beauty. It will also give them a sample of the attractions they may want to explore later on their own.
Lunch: Savannah has numerous dining establishments to tempt your group’s taste buds. Catch the beautiful views from River Street, enjoy the quirky charm of City Market or choose one of the many restaurants nestled along the quiet streets of the city’s Historic District.
Visit a Historic Home: Savannah’s past is told in the many house museums and cultural centers that populate the area. Among the popular stops are a visit to the birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, founder of the Girl Scouts; the Owens-Thomas House, generally considered to be the finest example of Regency architecture in America and features one of the few intact slave quarters in America; or the Davenport House, an exceptionally fine example of Federal architecture.
Dinner: Your group covered a lot of ground on their first day and may want to have a casual bite to eat before retiring for the evening. Savannah’s historic River Street has all types of casual and upscale dining options. Seafood, steaks and light fare can all be found in the restored cotton warehouses that are home to some of Savannah’s favorite restaurants and pubs. We can also help you determine which restaurants are particularly group friendly!
Visit Savannah’s Beach: Just 20 minutes from Savannah lies Tybee Island, a uniquely charmed island that offers a change of pace and taste. While there, take your group to the Tybee Light Station. Dating back to 1773, the lighthouse is one of America’s most complete historic light stations. After the lighthouse, take the group to the nearby Fort Pulaski National Monument. Built in 1829, the fort, which was under Robert E. Lee’s command, came under a 30-hour siege by Union forces. Today you can still see the holes from that long-ago bombardment. Tybee Island is also a great place for your group to have lunch.
An Afternoon on the Water: After lunch, your group can stay on Tybee and enjoy an exciting Dolphin Cruise, or perhaps head back to Savannah for a Riverboat cruise. This two-hour excursion shows your group the city from a unique perspective.
Dinner: If your group enjoys dining with a bit of a twist, they will certainly look forward to tonight’s dinner. Among the choices are a “Mess and Muster” at Old Fort Jackson, where they’ll enjoy a delicious meal along with friendly soldiers of long ago, complete with a cannon firing! Other options include one of several local dinner theatres or a themed Riverboat dinner cruise.
Unique Museums: Your group will enjoy an exciting morning in one of Savannah’s many unique museums. The Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum honors the men and women who helped defeat Nazi aggression by serving in or supporting the greatest air armada the world had ever seen—the 8th Air Force. Museum planners visited museums throughout the United States and Europe, collecting the very best elements found among these facilities, and combining them to create a dramatic 90,000-square foot museum. Behind-the-scene tours are available for groups as is a lunch facility. Another must-see is the Ships of the Sea Museum. Founded in 1966, the museum exhibits ship models, paintings, and maritime antiques, principally from the great era of Atlantic trade and travel between England and America during the 18th and 19th centuries.
Afternoon Free Time: Leave the afternoon open for your group to browse some of Savannah’s many eclectic shops and boutiques. They’ll not only leave Savannah with wonderful memories, but unique reminders of their time in the city.
It’s Showtime: Your group’s final night in Savannah is sure to be a memorable one as they experience one of the city’s theatre presentations. From spectacular live musicals to local theatre and special performances, your group will be amazed by the abundance of talent that prevails in our city.
