Quick Area Guide
Savannah's size is neither too big nor too small. The Savannah metropolitan area has approximately 300,000 residents. Many visitors are overwhelmed by the city's captivating beauty and rich history. Savannah has a strong business foundation, with 12 higher education facilities, multiple government and business resources as well as a thriving Arts community.
Location: Savannah has the advantage of a prime location in Southeastern United States. Savannah is just 4-hour drive from Atlanta and 2 hours from Jacksonville, Florida. It is located at the intersection of two major interstates, I-95 and I-16 and can be easily accessed by car, train, bus or air. Savannah/Hilton Head International is Georgia's second busiest airport. You'll have all the convenience of a larger airport without the long lines and congestion. The airport is located just off I-95 and offers more than 50 daily flights to 13 major markets - including Atlanta, New York, Newark, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Charlotte, Washington D.C., Minneapolis, Detroit, Dallas, Houston, Pittsburgh and Cincinnati.
Landmark Historic District: Savannah boasts the largest landmark historic district in the nation, with Victorian and Regency architecture stretching across 200 blocks.
Great Weather: Savannah has a mild sub-tropical climate that makes outdoor activities possible 365 days a year. Temperatures range from an average of 49 degrees in January to 92 degrees in July.
Nearby Beaches: Savannah has miles of pristine, unspoiled beaches, and is located only a short drive from historic downtown.
Multi-Cultural: Savannah is a melting pot of cultures, with significant Irish, Italian, Greek, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Hispanic populations. It hosts one of the world's largest St. Patrick's Day Parades as well as a number of other celebrations.
Tolerant Community: There are more than 250 churches and synagogues representing most major denominations and faiths. Savannah is also home to the nation's third oldest Jewish congregation.
Arts & Culture: Savannah abounds with art galleries and studios, cafes, boutique storefronts, music, live theatre and award-winning restaurants. The Savannah College of Art & Design's ultra-chic film festival and fashion show are two of the all-around favorites, ushering in world-renowned personalities and figures from all over the world. The Savannah Music Festival celebrates some of the globe's best modern day musical talents of our times.
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Neighborhoods
Historic District
Many residents of Savannah's 2.5-square-mile Historic Landmark District claim the city's leafy squares as their own front yards. The north end of the District is commercial in character with world-famous River Street and all of its adventures, but numerous blocks of the area remain solidly residential. Newcomers are welcomed with an excellent selection of restored homes, the result of 50 years of preservation efforts. New construction continues to boom, with townhouses and condominiums crafted to blend into the historic atmosphere of the District. A recent trend in downtown housing involves the conversion of space above retail establishments into apartments and lofts, a situation that's developed along with the city's revitalization of commercial buildings. Historic homes ready for restoration are also still available, appealing to developers and restoration experts alike.
Southern Vermont
Williamstown borders Vermont and many choose to live just across the line attracted by larger properties, former farms in many cases, and the cachet of Vermont. Rural and scenic where change happens at the pace of molasses in winter, Vermont offers its own flavor so appealing to many - the sweet smell of fresh baked homemade pies at the Apple Barn, the sounds of cows on the hillsides, the sign of maple sugaring in late winter remind of all of the past so rich in tradition and values.
Victorian District
Adjacent to the Historic District, this first southward expansion of the city attracts more and more singles and families interested in restoring the two-and three-story frame houses in need of repair. The popularity of this area continues to rise as the number of restorable houses in the Historic District declines.
Ardsley Park
Laid out in 1911, Savannah's first suburb is a beautiful combination of luxurious four-and- five-bedroom mansions and quaint, craftsman-style bungalows situated on tree-lined streets. The Ardsley Park area is located in Midtown and loosely bound by Victory Drive on the north, Waters Avenue on the east, 55th Street on the south and Bull Street on the west. With its manicured lawns and moss-draped oaks, Ardsley Park continues to be a favorite of young professionals and families looking for neighborhood living while remaining minutes from downtown.
The Islands
TYBEE ISLAND Located 18 miles from Savannah, this small seaside island has a 3-mile long beach. While Tybee is a resort with a full complement of restaurants, modern hotels and motels, luxurious condominiums and quaint rental cottages, it has held on to its small-town feel and remains a residential community with many full-time inhabitants.
WILMINGTON ISLAND The largest of the several inshore islands east of Savannah, this area is mainly residential in nature and is dotted with heavily forested neighborhoods, parks and recreational facilities.
DUTCH ISLAND This gated waterfront community with a round-the-clock on-sight security guard is located on historic Isle of Hope. With spacious homes and manicured yards and only about 20 minutes from downtown Savannah, this swimming and tennis community is the perfect family neighborhood.
ISLE OF HOPE One of Savannah's most picturesque neighborhoods, Isle of Hope exudes grace and beauty. Old cottages adorned with white picket fences line narrow streets and overlook the Herb and Skidaway rivers. Bluff Drive, meandering along the Skidaway under moss-strewn oaks, is one of the area's most alluring streets.
SKIDAWAY ISLAND The Landings is a large gated community that has been recognized by the Urban Land Institute as 'One of the nation's best residential communities.' Along with a well-established community of gracious residences, there are six golf courses, four clubhouses, walking and biking trails, 32 tennis courts, four swimming pools and two deep-water marinas. Skidaway is only 20 minutes from downtown Savannah.
Richmond Hill
Richmond Hill offers a number of housing developments, schools and opportunities for recreation and shopping. Its proximity to I-95 and I-16 makes it a popular choice for commuters. Twenty miles south of Savannah, Richmond Hill is one of two incorporated cities in Bryan County and one of the fastest-growing communities in the nation. Bryan County's first incorporated city, Pembroke, has served as the county seat since 1935. It is a charming town, continuing to offer peaceful county living and an upscale golf-course community.
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