Savannah History and More To Explore
Savannah , Georgia is a lovely retreat destination that presents natural beauty along with welcoming cultural charm only found in the south. Cloaked in an air of mystery and the subject of books and movies, Savannah, Georgia is a quintessential Southern city. The city was founded in 1733, as Georgia's first city , when the colony's founding father, James Oglethorpe landed there with the colony's first 120 settlers. Savannah features 21 squares in a grid, making it America's first "planned city" - (Follow this link to - Visit Savannah - for the history of the city ) . The exquisite architecture is characteristic of early Southern plantations and opulent 19th century mansions. While here, walking and trolley tours are available to see the city's many historic buildings and sites. Savannah isn't all history, however. While here, one can shop to their heart's content, whether in the Historic District's cobblestone River Street shops or in ...