So if traveling alone, be very careful. A picturesque neighborhood can change very quickly into your worst nightmare. Geography Located south of the Savannah River on the Atlantic Coast. Click here for a map. Rickshaws are available downtown, but walking is the best way to see the historic district.
Parking is a constant problem.
About the Author Visit me at my website . Savannah, Georgia By James Fields Urban Hiking in Savannah Savannah can be seen in a day if you are willing to leave your car parked, walk and be prepared for a little adventure. You will come to understand this in just a short few hours if you are not afraid of talking to strangers. One of the most common pastimes in this port city is talking about the horrid parking situation and the often more horrifying smells that waft up from the river. These few drawbacks aside, Savannah will captivate just about any traveler with its pristine historic district that many say was spared from General Sherman's flames by a congenial and well-funded pact with the devil.