Guidebook for Laura's Cottage in Savannah
Food Scene
Leopold's Ice Cream
212 E Broughton StThe best ice cream on the planet is only 2 blocks away!
A gorgeous 18th Century mansion which is a fabulous local classic. Just one square away from the cottage, this is the place for a special evening!
239 locals recommend
The Olde Pink House
23 Abercorn StA gorgeous 18th Century mansion which is a fabulous local classic. Just one square away from the cottage, this is the place for a special evening!
Hip vibe with excellent food and outdoor seating on Bull Street.
152 locals recommend
The Collins Quarter
151 Bull StHip vibe with excellent food and outdoor seating on Bull Street.
Elegant space with superb food and service, Elizabeth’s never disappoints.
101 locals recommend
Elizabeth's on 37th
105 E 37th StElegant space with superb food and service, Elizabeth’s never disappoints.
Sightseeing
Just one block away, this house museum is a masterpiece of architecture. It tells the stories of the people who lived here, both owners and enslaved occupants.
64 locals recommend
Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
124 Abercorn StJust one block away, this house museum is a masterpiece of architecture. It tells the stories of the people who lived here, both owners and enslaved occupants.
The first house saved by Historic Savannah is a block away. A Federal masterpiece, it has a lovely gift shop and garden.
31 locals recommend
Davenport House Museum
323 E State StThe first house saved by Historic Savannah is a block away. A Federal masterpiece, it has a lovely gift shop and garden.
Incredibly beautiful furnishings are in this lovely house museum. It is owned by the DAR.
12 locals recommend
Andrew Low House
329 Abercorn StIncredibly beautiful furnishings are in this lovely house museum. It is owned by the DAR.
Magnificent neo-Gothic cathedral with stunning interior.
87 locals recommend
Cathedral of St. John the Baptist
222 E Harris StMagnificent neo-Gothic cathedral with stunning interior.
Columbia Square
You are steps away from this spectacular urban garden.
Wear good walking shoes because you'll be trekking on the ballast stones taken from the sailing ships. See the huge ships coming upriver and have a free sample of a Southern praline at River Street Sweets.
196 locals recommend
River Street Savannah Georgia
River StreetWear good walking shoes because you'll be trekking on the ballast stones taken from the sailing ships. See the huge ships coming upriver and have a free sample of a Southern praline at River Street Sweets.
Just a block away, this is a small, but powerful, museum which tells the personal stories of people from the Civil War to Vietnam.
Webb Military Museum
411 E York StJust a block away, this is a small, but powerful, museum which tells the personal stories of people from the Civil War to Vietnam.
Short car trips
Beautiful location right on the marsh with stories of African-American life told by descendants of 19th Century original settlers.
23 locals recommend
Pin Point Heritage Museum
9924 Pin Point AveBeautiful location right on the marsh with stories of African-American life told by descendants of 19th Century original settlers.
Short car trips
Civil War era fort in excellent shape. This ride is a beautiful way to see the marsh landscape. There are also lovely short hikes to see the Southern coast up close.
206 locals recommend
Fort Pulaski National Monument
101 US-80Civil War era fort in excellent shape. This ride is a beautiful way to see the marsh landscape. There are also lovely short hikes to see the Southern coast up close.
Not far over the bridge into South Carolina, this nature preserve is known for quiet walks which showcase birds, alligators, and abandoned rice plantations.
68 locals recommend
Savannah National Wildlife Refuge
694 Beech Hill LaneNot far over the bridge into South Carolina, this nature preserve is known for quiet walks which showcase birds, alligators, and abandoned rice plantations.
Night Life
Fabulous restored electric company has great restaurants, bars, and music venue. Try the rooftop Electric Moon for the best view of the Savannah River.
10 locals recommend
Kessler Plant-Riverside District
401-499 W River StFabulous restored electric company has great restaurants, bars, and music venue. Try the rooftop Electric Moon for the best view of the Savannah River.