Want to see and shop Savannah’s Historic District at your own pace?
We’ve put together a self-guided shopping / walking tour that hits unique boutiques and galleries in the Historic District. We won’t wear you out too much – we promise!
Start at City Market, West Bryan St.
Long ago, seafood was sold and horses were shod in City Market. Today, fine art, accessories, hand-crafted jewelry, Savannah candy and other Georgia treats (including some for your pups!) draw folks to this historic destination.
Stores include:
- Stephen Kasun Fine Art Gallery
- Signature Gallery
- Savannah Jewelry Gallery
- Beef Jerky Experience
- Byrd Cookie Company
- Charleston Shoe Company
- Georgia Tasting Room
- Savannah’s Candy Kitchen
- Silver Silk and Beads
- Spartina 449
- Trolley Stop Gifts
- Twinkle
- Woof Gang Bakery
Next, onto Broughton Street.
Off of West Bryan Street, take a left on Jefferson, then another left onto West Broughton Street. Head east down to East Broughton Street.
Broughton Street is full of shops to look at and things to do. Here are some of the must-sees while wandering up and down the strip!
- The Gutstein Gallery is one of the many galleries owned and restored by the Savannah College of Art and Design. The gallery is open year-round, hosting cycles of student, faculty, and visiting artists’ work. It’s been home to exhibitions of artists like Yoko Ono, Chuck Close, Richard Mosse, and Gregory Crewdson. The shows are always free, and frequently have opening and closing receptions for each. 201 E Broughton Street.
- The two-floor Paris Market and Brocante, is undoubtedly one of the coolest places to shop in Savannah. Paula Danyluk owns Paris Market. She travels the world with her husband Taras in search of the latest treasures and décor from around the world. From to India to Cairo, Milan, France and Rome, there is always something new to find. 36 W. Broughton Street.
- Levy Jewelers, a century-old, family-owned business, features an impressive collection of diamonds, watches, jewelry and giftware
- Globe Shoe Company, one of the city’s best stores for high-quality footwear and accessories.
- Broughton Street is home to Savannah Belle, skincare shop Nourish and the Capital Bee Company.
Then, hit up Bull Street.
Off of East Broughton Street, take a right on Price Street for one block. Take another right on East State Street. Head west to Wright Square. Bull Street is on the left.
On Bull, make sure to stop by:
- Saints & Shamrocks, 309 Bull St. Saints and Shamrocks is Savannah’s source for religious gifts and Irish imports with a pinch of fun southern charm. We also host an exclusive selection of children’s clothing & gifts. Let us share with you the same experience of excellent customer service which our friends & visitors have known for 30 years.
- E. Shaver, Booksellers is Savannah’s oldest independent bookstore. They specialize in new books and were voted Southern Living Magazine‘s “Best Bookstore in the South” for 2020.
- Woof Gang Bakery offers yummy, all-natural, oven-baked dog treats and jerky.
- ShopSCAD, 340 Bull St. The talented community of artists at SCAD is an ever-changing, collaborative force of creative individuals who have showcased fine art in the most exclusive galleries, adorned celebrities with jewelry on the red carpets, featured handbags and accessories in premier fashion magazines, and produced home goods that are featured all around the world. ShopSCAD is a one-stop resource for these works created and designed by Savannah College of Art and Design students, alumni and faculty. ShopSCAD’s unique retail gallery has delighted window shoppers, tourists and collectors of fine art for the past decade.
- Harper Boutique is locally owned but inspired by European designs. The Boutique offers a well-curated selection of ladies’ clothing, accessories and shoes.
Return to City Market.
Follow Bull up to Montgomery Square and go right onto East Taylor St. Then take your first right onto Whitaker Street. Follow Whitaker back down to West Bryan and City Market.
When heading towards the Savannah River and City Market on Whitaker, be sure to stop by:
- Cornerstone Minerals & Natural History at 36 Whitaker St. Savannah’s Cornerstone Minerals and Natural History is a beautiful store in the heart of downtown, offering an array of minerals and fossils that appeal to collectors at any level. They sell specimens from the size of a quarter to cathedrals and slabs up to 7 feet tall!
- The Mercer House Carriage Shop, located in the carriage house directly behind the Mercer Williams House Museum at 430 Whitaker St., features new and vintage gifts, books, clothing, artwork and antiques. The Mercer House was made famous by the book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. James A. Williams lived in the home. Williams was arrested on May 2, 1981, for the alleged murder of 21-year-old Danny Hansford, but was finally acquitted, eight years after his arrest.
- Custard Boutique, hop, located at 422 Whitaker St., is a small indie shop with a collection of casual women’s clothing, accessories & handcrafted jewelry.
- HANNAH E., 412 Whitaker St. Come in and shop her curated collection of apparel and gifts.
