SEE & DO
EXPLORE SAVANNAH
Relish having easy access to the best sights and bites that Savannah has to offer! Nestled in the heart of Savannah’s South Historic District, the Eliza Thompson House is within walking distance of some of Savannah's most glorious gardens, art, history, and the vibrant dining scene.
Looking for the perfect destination to experience life in a truly historic neighborhood that offers both the seclusion of nature and easy access to the excitement of the city? Come stay with us, and let us show you around!
STROLL THE SQUARES
Take advantage of staying right in the center of Savannah's iconic squares! While there are myriad ways to meander the squares, we recommend a 20-minute route with plenty of shopping and dining opportunities along the way: Heading north from the inn, follow the stretch of Bull Street that ends at City Hall.
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If you prefer to chart your own course, we would love to point you toward our five favorite squares.
TOUR THE TOWN
Guided walking tours are a highly recommended way to explore on foot some of the most beautiful sites that Savannah has to offer. Even before James Edward Oglethorpe founded the town of Savannah in 1733, he envisioned a walkable city laid out in a grid of residential and commercial blocks arranged around a central square – in what would come to be known as The Oglethorpe Plan. Whatever your interests, our Concierge can help arrange a personalized tour you'll remember forever.
ENJOY FORSYTH PARK
A favorite for locals and visitors alike, Forsyth Park is home to the city's most famous fountain. In this 30-acre park, you can blend in with locals walking their dogs and joggers out for exercise, do some bird-watching, or encounter musicians, artists, and other popular outdoor events that add to the vibrancy of our unique southern city.
TAKE THE TROLLEY
A trolley tour is a fun and easy way to get familiar with Savannah – especially if you're a first time visitor. There are several tours our guests always report enjoying, including a hop-on-hop-off tour with more than 15 stops that explore Savannah's most important attractions.
HAUNTING ATTRACTIONS
As the oldest city in the state of Georgia, Savannah's long history lends itself to haunted mansions, streets, cemeteries, and homes. Experience the thrill of a walk or ride through the city's most haunted spots when you take part in one of Savannah’s many ghost tours. Some sites rumored to be haunted near the Eliza Thompson House (which is also rumored to be haunted) include: the Mercer Williams House on Monterey Square, Six Pence Pub, Wright Square, and Sorrel Weed House.
Additionally, no soul should miss the breathtaking 100-acre Bonaventure Cemetery, dating back to 1846. We highly recommend a visit, just a short drive from downtown.
HEAD TO ENMARKET ARENA
Savannah's new 9,500-seat venue hosts music, sporting events, and entertainment that visitors of all ages can enjoy. See Disney on Ice or the ECHL Ghost Pirates (Savannah's new ice-hockey team), snag a seat for the edge-of-your-seat Rodeo Savannah, score tickets to a special concert or comedy set... There’s bound to be something exciting while you’re in town! And whatever the event, you'll be near the Enmarket Arena when you stay at the Eliza Thompson House.
the perfect day
ON FOOT FROM THE ELIZA
1. Start at Forsyth Park
At just a four-minute walk to the famed Forsyth Park, it makes sense to start at this glorious 30-acre park that’s one of our favorite places for a picnic. There’s plenty to see and do including jogging paths, tennis courts, wheelchair-friendly walking paths, the Garden of Fragrance for the blind, a cafe to help you stay hydrated and places to grab a bite... If we’re being honest, you could spend the entire day here exploring!
2. Explore the Squares
After visiting Forsyth Park, take advantage of being in the center of Savannah's iconic squares! We recommend this 20-minute route, with plenty of shopping and dining opportunities along the way: Starting on Gaston Street along the north edge of the park, take Bull Street (heading back toward the Eliza Thompson House) to meander the ten-block stretch that ends at City Hall near River Street along the water.
3. Dine Along River Street
When you reach the end of Bull Street, you'll be just steps away from River Street. The city's center of commerce in the late 1800s, today you'll find popular bars, restaurants, and shops all along the riverfront. Best known for hosting one of largest St. Patrick's Day celebrations in the US (second only to New York City), River Street is one of Savannah’s must-see places to visit.
our five
FAVORITE SQUARES
Ellis Square
featuring a Johnny Mercer statue and water feature
Reynolds Square
between the Lucas Theater and Olde Pink House Restaurant
Chippewa Square
(pictured above) featuring a statue of James Oglethorpe (founder of the town of Savannah in 1733) and site of the "Forrest Gump" bench
Lafayette Square
between the Andrew Low House Museum and Flannery O'Connor's childhood home
Monterey Square
between the Mercer-Williams House and Temple Mickve Israel, the only Gothic-style synagogue in North America
top-rated
SITES & ACTIVITIES IN SAVANNAH
Wormsloe Historic Site
Drive 8.8 Miles/16 minutes
Tybee Island - Savannah's Beach
Drive 18.4 miles/28 minutes
Fort Pulaski
Drive 13.5 miles/23 minutes
Forsyth Park
Walk 0.2 miles/5 minutes
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
Walk 0.5 miles/10 minutes
Ghost Tours
Trolleys pick up from the Eliza Thompson House
Savannah City/History Tours
Trolleys pick up from here also
Shopping the Downtown Design District
Just at our corner!
Spas
Several options within a 10-minute walk
Mercer House
Walk 0.1 miles/3 minutes
Colonial Park Cemetery
Walk 0.4 miles/7 minutes
River Street
Walk 1 mile
The Davenport House Museum
Walk 0.7 miles/10 minutes
City Market
Walk 0.7 miles/10 minutes
Telfair & Jepson Museums
Walk 0.5 miles/10 minutes
The Owens Thomas House Museum
Walk 0.5 miles/10 minutes
Shopping and dining on Broughton Street
Walk 10-15 minutes
Bonaventure Cemetery
Drive 3.9 miles/10 minutes