Anyone who has visited or lived in Savannah can tell you
there is no place like it. But don’t
just take it from us. Travel and Leisure
Magazine recently said some lovely things that local Savannahians have known
for years. Recently named #2 on theirlist of Greenest Cities, various other accolades followed on their Best Citieslist including “friendliest” and most “romantic”.
You can hardly walk a block in Savannah without passing
through one of our 22 grassy and tree-laden squares, not to mention the dozens
of other parks that inhabit the town.
Designed in the 1700’s as strategic meeting points for Savannah’s
militia, these squares have since turned their usefulness to activities more
social and leisurely. Students draw the
landscapes and homes, couples recite vows in the gazeboes, book and food
festivals are held, naps are taken, picnics eaten, and the list goes on.
Friendliest city, you say? Well, it is simply in our
nature. This old port town still has a
reputation for welcoming transients, one that earned it the moniker of “Hostess
City.” People from all over the world
stumble upon Savannah and are instantly seduced by its history, beauty and
charm. The friendly folks that make up
its downtown historic district are a close knit family of small business
owners, artists, restaurateurs, historians, philanthropists, and good, hard
working men and women. Live here for a
little while and you’ll soon catch the bug that gets you waving at everyone you
pass on Bull St., most of them you’ll most likely know.
As for romance, no other city can hold a candle to the
dappled sun light, the Spanish moss, the cobble stone, the intricate iron work,
the sandy beaches, the heavenly food, and our long list of historic bed and
breakfasts. There is something in the
air here that can be hard to describe, but you’ll easily fall in love with this
city that draws you in with its mystery and romance.