Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Explore Savannah, Georgia on foot with a full walking tour through historic squares, Forsyth Park and then a trip to the Bonaventure Cemetery.
Perfect if you’re planning a trip and want the best photo spots, spooky cemeteries, and classic Southern food in one route.
What you’ll see in this Savannah walk: River Street, Johnson Square, Chippewa Square, Forsyth Park fountain, Bonaventure Cemetery, First African Baptist Church, The Old Pink House, Benedetto Guitars.
Where to eat in Savannah: Clary’s Cafe, J. Christopher’s, The Old Pink House, plus tips on what to order (fried chicken, crispy flounder).
Along the way: the oldest Black church in North America (built by enslaved people at night by firelight), a restaurant in Georgia's first mansion serving what might genuinely be the best fried chicken anywhere, a Gothic cemetery made famous by Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and — only in Savannah — a workshop handcrafting jazz guitars worth up to $50,000 that take a decade of wood aging before a single note is played.
Founded in 1733, Savannah was Georgia's first city. It survived the Civil War largely intact, which is why you can walk past architecture from the 1760s, 1860s, and 1960s all on the same block.
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THE WALK
Start at City Hall on Bull Street → walk the squares south → end at Forsyth Park fountain (~1 mile, ~30 min stroll, but you'll spend hours)
PLACES IN THIS EPISODE
Johnson Square — where Savannah heard the Declaration of Independence read aloud for the first time
Chippewa Square — where Forrest Gump sat on his bench (bench now at a local museum)
Clary's Cafe — classic diner from Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Mercer Williams House — the mansion from the book and movie
First African Baptist Church — oldest Black church in North America, founded 1777
The Old Pink House — Georgia's first mansion, famous for crispy scored flounder & fried chicken
Savannah Riverfront & River Street
Bonaventure Cemetery — Gothic oak cemetery, closes at 5pm sharp
Benedetto Guitars — handmade jazz guitars, $6K–$50K, aged wood from 1989
Forsyth Park fountain — Savannah's most iconic image
WHERE TO STAY
River Street Inn — 200-year-old former cotton warehouse, free popcorn & chocolates at 4pm
BEST EATS
The Old Pink House (crispy flounder, fried chicken) · Clary's Cafe · Jay Christopher's
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Chapters
00:00 Savannah travel guide intro
02:20 Historic squares & Forsyth Park fountain
05:34 First African Baptist Church (oldest Black church in North America)
07:15 Dinner at The Olde Pink House (fried chicken & flounder)
09:39 Savannah riverfront & River Street Inn
10:24 Bonaventure Cemetery tour
15:26 Photo tips at Bonaventure Cemetery
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#Savannah #SavannahGeorgia #VisitSavannah #GeorgiaTravel #MidnightInTheGarden #SavannahGA #America250 #USATravel #SouthernTravel #AmericanHistory
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Explore Savannah, Georgia on foot with a full walking tour through historic squares, Forsyth Park and then a trip to the Bonaventure Cemetery.
Perfect if you’re planning a trip and want the best photo spots, spooky cemeteries, and classic Southern food in one route.
What you’ll see in this Savannah walk: River Street, Johnson Square, Chippewa Square, Forsyth Park fountain, Bonaventure Cemetery, First African Baptist Church, The Old Pink House, Benedetto Guitars.
Where to eat in Savannah: Clary’s Cafe, J. Christopher’s, The Old Pink House, plus tips on what to order (fried chicken, crispy flounder).
Along the way: the oldest Black church in North America (built by enslaved people at night by firelight), a restaurant in Georgia's first mansion serving what might genuinely be the best fried chicken anywhere, a Gothic cemetery made famous by Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil, and — only in Savannah — a workshop handcrafting jazz guitars worth up to $50,000 that take a decade of wood aging before a single note is played.
Founded in 1733, Savannah was Georgia's first city. It survived the Civil War largely intact, which is why you can walk past architecture from the 1760s, 1860s, and 1960s all on the same block.
🔔 Explore the world through our lens on PhotoWalksTV! Subscribe now for breathtaking journeys and photography tips.: youtube.com/@PhotowalksTV/?sub_confirmation=1
THE WALK
Start at City Hall on Bull Street → walk the squares south → end at Forsyth Park fountain (~1 mile, ~30 min stroll, but you'll spend hours)
PLACES IN THIS EPISODE
Johnson Square — where Savannah heard the Declaration of Independence read aloud for the first time
Chippewa Square — where Forrest Gump sat on his bench (bench now at a local museum)
Clary's Cafe — classic diner from Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil
Mercer Williams House — the mansion from the book and movie
First African Baptist Church — oldest Black church in North America, founded 1777
The Old Pink House — Georgia's first mansion, famous for crispy scored flounder & fried chicken
Savannah Riverfront & River Street
Bonaventure Cemetery — Gothic oak cemetery, closes at 5pm sharp
Benedetto Guitars — handmade jazz guitars, $6K–$50K, aged wood from 1989
Forsyth Park fountain — Savannah's most iconic image
WHERE TO STAY
River Street Inn — 200-year-old former cotton warehouse, free popcorn & chocolates at 4pm
BEST EATS
The Old Pink House (crispy flounder, fried chicken) · Clary's Cafe · Jay Christopher's
🎥 Part of our America 250 series exploring America's most historic cities
📬 Free weekly travel tips: photowalkstv.com
📺 Watch PhotowalksTV on Scripps News every Sunday
🔔 Subscribe: bit.ly/3Al6RsS
🌐 photowalkstv.com | Instagram: @photowalkstv
Chapters
00:00 Savannah travel guide intro
02:20 Historic squares & Forsyth Park fountain
05:34 First African Baptist Church (oldest Black church in North America)
07:15 Dinner at The Olde Pink House (fried chicken & flounder)
09:39 Savannah riverfront & River Street Inn
10:24 Bonaventure Cemetery tour
15:26 Photo tips at Bonaventure Cemetery
Hashtags
#Savannah #SavannahGeorgia #VisitSavannah #GeorgiaTravel #MidnightInTheGarden #SavannahGA #America250 #USATravel #SouthernTravel #AmericanHistory
🔗 Stay Connected With PhotowalksTV.
👉PhotowalksTV newsletter: photowalksTV.com
👉Website: jeffersongraham.com
👉Facebook: facebook.com/PhotowalksTV
👉Instagram: instagram.com/photowalkstv
✅ About PhotowalksTV with Jefferson Graham.
⚠️DISCLAIMER: I do not accept any liability for any loss or damage incurred from you acting or not acting as a result of watching any of my publications. You acknowledge that you use the information I provide at your own risk. Do your own research.
Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialogue, music, and images that are the property of PhotowalksTV. You are authorized to share the video link and channel and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to our YouTube channel is provided.
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