Have You Been to Savannah, Georgia?
Give us your best travel and sketch tips for this arts-centric destination town.
A few friends and I are leaving tomorrow (!) for a trip down to Savannah, Georgia, and I need your help figuring out what to do while we’re there. I’m told Savannah is a beautiful city—an art lover’s destination with carefully preserved, 19th-century townhouses, a series of historic public squares, art museums, ghost tours, nature reserves, nice restaurants, and more!
Although I have never been to Savannah, I nearly spent four or five years of my life there when I applied successfully to Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) back in the nineties. I think I may have gravitated toward SCAD, but Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) was offering me the larger scholarship at the time, so New England is where I ultimately spent my college years.
Of course I’ll do a write-up of our travels down south to share on here—plus friend Jake and I plan to sketch; and Donna, Max, and I will probably take lots of photos, too.
Have you been to Savannah? What are the things you think we should do? If you had to stop and sketch in the Hostess City of the South—where would you choose? See you in Savannah!
Hi Zoungy! I think I mentioned in class a few things but posting here as well. Forest Gump square (Chippewa Square) or maybe even better Forsyth Park as it has moss draped oaks which are super cool looking.
I also really enjoyed a short trip to tybee island. It has a beautiful lighthouse on the beach which would be excellent to draw/paint esp at sunrise/sunset.
One more is bonaventure cemetery. The architecture, landscaping/trees, and sculptures are truly unique. Have a great trip!
The abundance of classic architecture in Old Town could keep you busy for years, but check out the nearby Riverwalk as well. For a change of scenery, the Isle of Hope to the east will give you a glimpse of the savannah for which the town is named (I believe most of the city is technically below sea level BTW). Furthest east to the Atlantic are Tybee Island and an old fort that could be interesting this time of year. Happy trails!