Travel and Outdoors

3 reasons to visit Savannah, GA this spring

April 2, 2024 • 
Anne Weber
Rotating images of Savannah, Georgia.

Spring is the perfect season to visit historic Savannah, GA.

Photos + gif by CHStoday

Looking for a getaway in a city that’s beautiful, artsy, and feels a bit like home? Enter: Savannah, GA — a charming Southern escape just two hours from Charleston.

Get ready to pack your bags, because this April you could:

  1. Discover secret sanctuaries during the Garden Club of Savannah’s annual Tour of Hidden Gardens.
  2. Immerse yourself in a technicolor landscape of chalk compositions during SCAD’s Sidewalk Arts Festival.
  3. Enjoy delicious al fresco drinking and dining in a historic setting.^

The list goes on

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