Savannah is one of the most popular tourist destinations along the Eastern seaboard. It has wonderful coast, amazing architecture and city squares modeled after Parisian street grid. It is also very rich in history that engages your intellectual curiosity. While many facts about Savannah are widely known, some are interesting tidbits only few locals know. For example, Savannah was spared during the Civil War thanks to its beauty, and was delivered as a present to President Lincoln. It is also the first city in the nation built according to plan and was a site of the first Black Church.
Key Takeaways:
- Savannah was named the most haunted city in America, and Moon River Brewing Company is the most haunted site in the city.
- The ‘life is like a box of chocolates’ scene from Forrest Gump was filmed in Savannah.
- Founded in 1777, Savannah’s First African Baptist Church is North America’s oldest black church.
“Here you don’t have to leave your almost full cocktail on the table. You can take it in a to-go cup!”
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