If you’re looking to fall in love and be wrapped in romance, Savannah, Georgia is the place for you. With ample amounts of date spots, lush greenery and rich history, there are plenty of indoor and outdoor options. Enjoy the art scene, explore the edge of the islands, or tour the town. Dance and dine, get physical with cycling the scenic routes or stroll the cemeteries. In Georgia’s First City, celebrate your romantic rendezvous ruminating in all Savannah has to offer.
Picnic in the Park
Whether it’s Forsyth, Daffin or even the many squares Savannah has to offer, there’s nothing like kicking it old school. Just bring a blanket, pack a lunch and invite your sweetie! With warm weather most of the year, Spanish Moss and massive oak trees, Savannah’s parks are perfect for a romantic picnic. And with the open container laws, you can enjoy a drink or two.
Tour Temptations
Tempted to tour the town? Get out on the water with the Savannah Riverboat Cruises or get down with the ghosts on one of Savannah’s many ghost tours. Prefer to stay on land or not feeling the walk? No problem. Sit back and let a horse and carriage ride take you back to olden days while exploring the Historic District.
Photo courtesy of Historic Savannah Carriage Tours.
Downtown Divinity
Head downtown with your significant other and explore Savannah’s budding nightlife. Start the night with a romantic dinner. Move your way onto a divine dessert, then dance the night away. Savannah has multiple romantic wine-and-dine spots both traditional and modern.
Photo by Geoff Johnson, courtesy of City Market.
Midnight Moonlight Walk
In between gazing into each other’s eyes, take a minute to gaze up at the heavens, out on Tybee Island. Pick a clear-sky, full moon night to walk by the waters or on the pier and enjoy the sea and the sand. Don’t forget to pack a blanket so you and your date can lie back and cuddle as you compare constellations.
Bonaventure Cemetery Stroll
Enjoy a quiet and peaceful stroll through this beautiful Victorian resting place. You’ll never experience a more hauntingly beautiful place then Bonaventure Cemetery.
Photo by Andrea Six.
An Art Affair
Fall in love with Savannah’s flourishing and diverse art scene. Take a trip to the SCAD Museum of Art and explore the new exhibitions it has to offer. Visit the Telfair Museum and stroll around in the Jepson Center of Arts.
Photo courtesy of SCAD Museum of Art.
Literature Lovers
All about finding the right book? Cozy bookstores and coffee shops are at almost every corner. Literature lovers are right at home in Savannah. Pop into E. Shaver bookstore with your sweetheart and you’ll be met with shelves of new and old literature, as well as two playful cats. Still haven’t found the right one? Have no fear, The Book Lady on East Liberty Street might have just what you’re looking for. And once you’ve found that must-read, sip and savor your new books with your date at Gallery Espresso. This coffee shop, just around the corner of The Book Lady, serves coffee classics and an assortment of teas.
Photo by Andrea Six.
Riverside Rendezvous
Run down to River Street! Enjoy dinner at Huey's for authentic New Orleans cuisine. Snack on sweets from treats hand-made and fresh from Savannah’s Candy Kitchen. Stroll down to the docks, delicious desserts in hand, discover the monuments. Or, take a ride on the ferry and admire Savannah from a distance.
Photo by Nicolette Kay.
Square Cycling
Grab a helmet, rent a bike and cycle your way through the city with your date. Make it a point to ride through each of the squares, seeing every corner and learning more about Savannah’s history.
Photo by Andrea Six.
Cinematic Charm
Browse the theaters and excited your inner thespian! Be it Trustees, Lucas or Savannah Theatre, hop downtown and see the shows. Grab some popcorn, cozy up with your guy or gal and enjoy the presentation. If you're looking for live theater performance and show tunes, Savannah Theatre is where it's at. Looking for a film? Try Trustees or Lucas for classic films. Both of these are within walking distance of Leopold's, a famed Savannah sweet spot.
Photo by Nicolette Kay.
