Savannah

 
Overview

Savannah, a coastal Georgia city, is separated from South Carolina by the Savannah River. It’s known for manicured parks, horse-drawn carriages, and antebellum architecture.

Description

Its historic district is filled with cobblestoned squares and parks such as Forsyth Park shaded by oak trees covered with Spanish moss. At the center of this picturesque district is the landmark, Gothic-Revival Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist. Rife with elegant townhouses, antebellum mansions, green public squares, pristine tidal freshwater marshes, and mammoth oak trees bedecked in moss, Savannah is a beautiful and culturally rich city.



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http://www.lonelyplanet.com/usa/the-south/savannah