Day 3

River Street in Savannah, Georgia
A quiet early morning walk along River Street

What to do:

  • Relax and recover from a long weekend at another great local coffeeshop
  • Enjoy a peaceful non touristy morning along the riverfront
  • Explore the historical monuments on River St.
  • Treat yourself to lunch and an iconic ice cream cone

8am: Enjoy a relaxed morning coffee break on the patio at Cafe M, a quaint French bistro located along the riverfront. They serve the tastiest pastries in town – try the Raspberry cream cheese croissant!

Delicious coffee and treats at Cafe M in Savannah, Georgia
Treat yourself to tasty homemade pastries and house coffee at Cafe M.

9am: Conveniently, Cafe M is located adjacent to the riverfront. After your coffee, take the opportunity to explore River Street minus heavy tourist traffic. The scene is so different in the early morning hours. This is a great time to take beautiful pictures and enjoy the peaceful scenery. There are lots of interesting monuments to see including:

  • WW2 cracked Earth monument in honor of Chatham County veterans
  • Olympic torch memorial (in honor of the1996 Yachting Games)
  • Waving girl (in honor of a local girl who for 40yrs waved a cloth for each ship)
  • African American monument with a Maya Angelou quote
  • The Anchor Monument dedicated to those lost at sea
1996 Olympic memorial in Savannah, Georgia
1996 Olympic Monument
Cracked Earth WW2 Memorial in Savannah, Georgia
WW2 Memorial
Waving girl statue in Savannah, Georgia
The waving girl monument in honor of Florence Martus. For 40 years, she waved a cloth for each ship entering the port.

11am: Head back to the inn to pack your room and check out.

Noon: Treat yourself to an amazing lunch at Naan on Broughton. This local Indian restaurant serves entrees with just enough flavor and not too much spice. I love Indian food and I am really picky. That being said, I loved the food here! The Naan Bread, Samosa Chaat, and Veggie Tikka Masala are all amazing. Right next door, Leopold’s, an iconic old-fashioned ice cream parlor from 1919, often draws a line down the street. Stop by for a homemade scoop, a sundae, milkshake, or float!

Samosa Chaat at Naan on Broughton in Savannah, Georgia
Samosa Chaat
Delicious Veggie Tikka Masala at Naan on Broughton in Savannah, Georgia
Delicious Tikka Masala and Naan bread

Note: If you plan on hanging out a bit after check out, consider a few of the following attractions:

  • American Prohibition Museum: Exhibits on the 1920-33 alcohol ban
  • Savannah Riverboat cruise: Brunch, lunch, sightseeing, & holiday cruises offered
  • Savannah Belles ferry: Scenic & free boat ride across the river
  • Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum: Model ships from the 18th and 19th century
  • Historic Savannah Theater: One of the country’s oldest (opened in 1818)
The historic Savannah Theater, one of the country's oldest
See if there is anything playing at the beautiful Savannah theater