Midtown Travel Guide

Savannah

WWII inspired dinner, serving great American classics.
WWII inspired dinner, serving great American classics.
This building was constructed in 1897-98 as a memorial to General Alexander R. Lawton (1818-96) and his daughter, Corinne (1844-77). It was used as a public space for cultural, educational and civic purposes until the 1930s. After serving in the Georgia House of Representatives and as president of Georgia and Atlantic Railroad, Lawton served as Brigadier General and Quartermaster-General of the Confederacy, as ambassador to Austria- Hungary, and as fifth president of the American Bar Association. Chartered in 1907, St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church acquired the building as its sanctuary in 1941.
The history of the Live Oak Public Libraries can be traced back to the turn of the century in Savannah. Established in 1903, the Savannah Public Library consisted of a 23,000 volume collection housed in one room of the Georgia Historical Society. Ten years later the Carnegie Library opened on East Henry Street to serve Savannah’s black community. Surrounded by late-Victorian homes and adjacent to a small city park modeled on the squares in historic downtown Savannah the main library building on Bull Street opened for use in 1916. The library was built at a cost of $104,041.78 with a Carnegie grant. Its neoclassical design was provided by architect H. W. Witcover, who also designed Savannah’s City Hall.
This area was first developed in 1910, but most homes were built in the 1930s and 1940s. The neighborhood is considered one of the most affluent within city limits by local residents. Marketed as Chatham Crescent by Granger’s Chatham Land and Hotel Company, the Granger Tract took its design from the Beaux Arts plan popular at the time. At various points in the neighborhood, city blocks were punctuated with 1-acre (4,000 m2) circles (named for city and county officials), a crescent-shaped street, and a landscaped mall. At the end of the palmetto-lined mall stretching between Maupas Avenue to 47th Street was to be the centerpiece of Chatham Crescent – a magnificent tourist facility called the Hotel Georgia. The Spanish Revival-style hotel was designed by noted architect Henrik Wallin, who assisted Henry Bacon with New York’s Astor Hotel. Apparently the developers hoped that wealthy Northerners would check into what was to be a luxurious hotel and decide to purchase a second home in Chatham Crescent. Unfortunately, the hotel encountered numerous problems and barely got off the ground. Eventually, Savannah High School (now the Savannah Arts Academy) was built on the nearly eight acres of land set aside for the hotel.

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Savannah State University

3/5(1 review)

Enjoy the student vibe at Savannah State University as part of your travels around Savannah. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Savannah State University
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Grayson Stadium

Catch an event at Grayson Stadium during your trip to Savannah. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its fascinating museums.

Grayson Stadium
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Memorial Health University Medical Center

If Memorial Health University Medical Center is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Savannah.

Memorial Health University Medical Center
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Candler Hospital

If Candler Hospital is what brings you to town, hopefully you'll have a chance to explore more of Savannah.

Candler Hospital

Starland District

You can enjoy retail therapy at Starland District during your trip to Savannah. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this family-friendly area.

Starland District

Bull Street Library

5/5(1 review)

After visiting Bull Street Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Savannah. Stroll along the riverfront or visit the shops in the area.

Bull Street Library

Things to do

90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise

฿1,331
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
90-Minute Savannah Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
Tourists inside the American Prohibition Museum in Savannah

The American Prohibition Museum Entrance Ticket

฿630
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
The American Prohibition Museum Entrance Ticket
Old Savannah Historic Overview Tour

Old Savannah Historic Overview Trolley Tour

฿1,123
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Old Savannah Historic Overview Trolley Tour
Horse Drawn Daytime Group Narrated Historic Overview Tour

Horse Drawn Daytime Group Narrated Historic Overview Tour

฿1,433
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Horse Drawn Daytime Group Narrated Historic Overview Tour
Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment

฿2,946
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Savannah: Buffet Dinner Cruise with Live Entertainment
Narrated Port Tour Cruise of Savannah

Narrated Port Tour Cruise of Savannah

฿1,687
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Narrated Port Tour Cruise of Savannah
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Top hotels in Midtown

Isetta Inn (Boutique Inn)

Isetta Inn (Boutique Inn)

3 out of 5
19 W 37th St Savannah GA
The price is ฿2,420 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
฿2,420
฿2,938 total
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and bike hire on-site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (538 reviews)
I loved the feel of this place. The eclectic atmosphere made me smile. Everything was clean and quiet. Staff was courteous and I had everything I could have asked for.

Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026

Isetta Inn (Boutique Inn)
Printmaker's Inn

Printmaker's Inn

4 out of 5
303 W Gwinnett St Savannah GA
Stay at this B&B in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (274 reviews)
Stay was fabulous

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

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The Galloway House Inn

The Galloway House Inn

4 out of 5
107 E. 35th Street Savannah GA
Stay at this hotel in Savannah. Enjoy free parking, a garden and a picnic area. Popular attractions River Street and Forsyth Park are located nearby.
9.4/10 Exceptional! (207 reviews)
Love Galloway house Inn. It’s always a wonderful stay and they provide everything you need. It’s peaceful and cozy, it far surpasses any Airbnb/hotel I’ve been to! 🙌

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026

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Catherine Ward House Inn

Catherine Ward House Inn

2 out of 5
118 E Waldburg St Savannah GA
Stay at this B&B in Savannah. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions River ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
Can’t say enough good things about this place. Great location, house, rooms, staff, and a tremendous breakfast. Really enjoyed our time with other guests at the breakfast table.

Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026

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Barnard Row House

Barnard Row House

4 out of 5
1404 Barnard St Savannah GA
Stay at this holiday home in Savannah. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a picnic area. Popular attractions River Street and Forsyth Park are located ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (7 reviews)
Lovely home. Convenient location.

Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025

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Other neighbourhoods around Midtown

Thomas Square

Thomas Square

You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Thomas Square. You might want to make time for a stop at Starland District or Bull Street Library.

Thomas Square
WWII inspired dinner, serving great American classics.

Starland District

If you're spending some time in Starland District, Starland District and Bull Street Library are top sights worth seeing.

Starland District
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Dixon Park

Though Dixon Park may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like River Street and Mercer Williams House Museum.

Dixon Park
WWII inspired dinner, serving great American classics.

Victorian District - East

Though Victorian District - East may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like River Street and Mercer Williams House Museum.

Victorian District - East
Savannah Victorian District

Victorian District - West

Visitors to Victorian District - West like its coffee shops and parks, and Savannah Stage Company is a sight worth a stop.

Victorian District - West
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Eastside

Though Eastside may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like River Street and Lafayette Square.

Eastside

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