The Best Shops to Visits while in Savannah, GA

Savannah has many wonderful places to be explored, including restaurants and shop that are unique to this special region. The Southern culture is present all through Savannah, Georgia’s architecture, food and natural beauty. A short walk around the town and you will notice many iconic cultural references to a bygone era of old southern charm. As the oldest city in Georgia, it is no wonder it is filled with well preserved architecture and a rich vibrant shopping scene full of unique and memorable items that you will not find anywhere else. What makes Savannah such a great place to shop and explore is how walkable the city is. In the downtown district, there is a sidewalk for almost every main street. Some streets do not even allow cars, making it much easier to leisurely stroll through the shops and parks.

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The Main Shopping Street in Savannah, GA is River Street

River Street also serves as one of the most famous streets in Savannah, GA. as it is directly on the Savannah river, exposing its visitors to the magnificent boats that frequent the Savannah harbor. River Street is host to many famous and distinctive shops, such as candy stores, heath and wellness stores to even a couple year round Christmas stores that have some very unique gifts and ornaments. These store items are great as gifts or personal items that can serve as a reminder of the wonderful time you had while visiting this amazing city. In addition to shops, River Street also has many wonderful restaurants as well. We have put together a collection of the best shops that we feel will bring meaning and enjoyment to your future trip to Savannah, GA.

Southern Christmas

5 West River street, Savannah, GA

Southern Christmas is a charming store located on River Street. It is perfect for a holiday ornament or any kind of Christmas keepsake. This store sells everything Christmas and specializes in unique southern charm. Southern Christmas can offer a great addition for any Christmas holiday decoration. My wife and I have a tradition where we try to find an ornament for our Christmas tree in every place that we visit. However, this little Savannah store had such a variety of unique ornaments, that we could not settle for just one. The store is open year-round and shows how special the holiday season is for the citizens of Savannah, GA. So, be sure to make a stop there and add a little southern style to your holidays.

A Christmas on the River

207 E. River Street, Savannah, GA

Christmas on the River is another beautiful store that specializes in Christmas. This quaint and charming store is full of holiday spirit and some unique Christmas items for all your holiday cheer. Located on River Street this adorable little Christmas store will be a great addition to any holiday décor you may be looking for. My wife and I purchased a handmade wooden Advent calendar that has little doors to hide candies and small presents. This was such a wonderful place that I highly recommend stopping by to take a peek at the ambience and items, as they are something to marvel and enjoy.

River Street Sweets Candy Store

13 East River Street Savannah, GA

This renowned candy store is authentic and a southern inspired treasure. The sweets are delectable for anyone who has a sweet tooth or just wants something sweet. The store is cozy and filled with all kinds of goodies from their world-famous pralines to their chocolate Oreos. This place has it all and even smells great upon entering. The store is located on Savannah’s famous River Street and has been a staple to the community for decades. If your stay is short and you find yourself still craving some of their unique delicacies, fear not, they have an online store that will ship straight to your home or business. Enjoy!

Savannah Bee Company

1 W. River Street, Savannah, GA.

Savannah Bee Company is an amazing place that has some of the most unique beauty, wellness, and lifestyle items. The store is located on River Street and is not to be missed. The products sold are derived from honeybee hive ingredients including, beeswax, royal jelly, propolis and honey. The clean and modern layout of the store along with its upbeat and bubbly staff make for a great shopping experience. Their products are fantastic and will be a great addition to your beauty and wellness regimen. My personal favorites are Tupelo Body lotion, Tupelo Honey body wash and Lemongrass body wash. All the items are made with real honey. If you cannot make it to a store or run out of product, they have a wonderful online store that ships to your home with an even better customer service.

City Market Downtown Savannah

City Market is another great location to explore good food, shops and apparel stores. Located between Ellis Square and Franklin Square, this four block radius will appeal to all travelers. This district has a lot of Savanah’s quirky character that we know and love. Many of Savannah’s specialty shops such as art galleries, boutiques and even nightlife can be found in this section of the downtown region (1).

In the evening hours, the City Market breathes new life with local musicians that will serenade your experience with a range of music from Bayou Café to Jazz. In this part of the downtown, we also found the best cookies that are a local product of Georgia. These cookies are something special and will remain in your memory long after your trip is over.

Byrd’s famous cookies at City Market

213 W. Julian Street, Savannah, GA.

Byrd’s is the finest little cookie shop in all of Georgia. A trip to Savannah, GA is not complete until you have tried some of these delicious locally made Georgia cookies. These small delectable cookies are full of flavor despite their size. My favorites are the Georgia Peach and the Key Lime Coolers. The assortments of cookies come in a bag or can be purchased with a souvenir tin that fits two bags. The tins are neat as they display a painting of various landmarks around Savannah, GA. They would make for a wonderful gift to a friend, loved one, or even for yourself as a personal collectible to remind you of your trip.

The store is clean, and modern with a country theme. The staff is friendly and helpful, and the assortment of cookies they offer is incredible. During holiday seasons Byrd’s also has specialty made cookies that reflect that time of year. Some examples include a Halloween Byrd box, hand decorated rice crispy treats, and a S’more gift package, which contains 12 individually wrapped 3 oz. S’mores. In addition to cookies, they also have biscuits, peanuts, and crackers.

There you have it the best restaurants and shops to check out when you are visiting Savannah, GA. In addition to great food, treats and Christmas decorations, there are a lot of wonderful parks and water fountains in Savannah to visit while you are enjoying your stay in this beautiful enchanting city on the river.

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References

(1.) Savannah.Com (2022) Savannah, GA, https://www.savannah.com/city-market/

(2) Savannah, GA. (2021). Savannah River Street. Retrieved from https://www.savannah.com/savannah-river-street/.

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