Travelzoo Best Bets: Where to Go in 2026 with Visit Savannah
Savannah never makes you choose between ease and depth; it delivers both the moment you start exploring. In episode five of our 10-part Travelzoo Best Bets Series, Dan and Travelzoo Senior Editor and co-host Gabe Saglie sit down with Supriya Christopher of Visit Savannah to map out how America’s first planned city blends oak-shaded squares, layered history, and a surprisingly modern creative pulse that feels made for 2026. With the 250th anniversary of the United States and one of the nation’s largest St. Patrick’s Day celebrations on deck, this is the year to discover why the best souvenir here is memory, not merchandise.
We break down the intuitive grid that makes Savannah effortless to navigate, then uncover the unexpected: City Market’s interactive museums, First African Baptist Church’s profound legacy, and a festival calendar that transforms historic theaters into intimate cultural stages. Food lovers will find a city far beyond Southern comfort, with James Beard–recognized chefs, Vietnamese and Southern fusion, and a cocktail scene that rewards curiosity. If you still picture Savannah as fried green tomatoes and pralines, this episode will update your palate.
Venturing beyond downtown, the landscape expands. The Moon River District, Wormsloe’s iconic live oak avenue, and the Pin Point Heritage Museum connect coastal ecology with cultural memory, while Tybee Island serves up dolphin-dotted waters and unfussy beach days. Along the riverfront, Plant Riverside and Eastern Wharf showcase a reimagined waterfront where art, music, dining, and ship-spotting coexist. Ghost tours and Bonaventure Cemetery offer atmosphere, but the city’s true pull is its honesty as Savannah holds its complex history with care and invites visitors to explore it thoughtfully.
We close with who Savannah suits best: creatives, multigenerational families, solo wanderers, luxury travelers, and anyone craving immersive travel that feels personal and unhurried. If 2026 is your year to slow down, savor more, and travel with intention, Savannah is where that journey begins.
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