River Street
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When visiting Savannah, River Street is an area that should not be missed! From the small local shops, smells of candy making, and entertaining street performers, any family will enjoy a visit to River Street. One of my favorite places on River Street is the candy store, River Street Sweets. During a visit to River Street Sweets, you will often have the opportunity to sample some delicious candy and observe taffy being made.
From journal Remembering Life in Savannah!
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One of the must-see, must-do things in Savannah is the renowned River Street. The street sits idyllically along the beautiful Savannah River. Today it is a one-stop entertainment center. Shopping, dining, and bars can be found along this beautiful area. The area cover 9 blocks and is located in downtown Savannah.
The cobblestones streets are as old as the city itself. The port of Savannah was once a thriving major port. The wealthy plantation owners made their fortunes in cotton and tobacco and used the port to export their products. The street was once alive with produce vendors, shopping stalls, and bars and restaurants ready to serve the sailors coming into port. It was also once a very rowdy area. Skip ahead a few hundred years,...
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From journal Savannah, a true Southern Belle
River Street
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At the end of our Historic District tour, River Street was the second to the last stop on our tour. So we got off of the bus to do some shopping and to take pictures along the riverfront.
From River Street you have a great view of the 'sailboat bridge', which takes you to and from Savannah. There were many local artists out with their sketchbooks, and even a street performer.
There are many shops and restaurants along the riverfront. Great for purchasing your Savannah souvenirs. With all of the benches along the riverfront, it's also a great place to relax and catch your breath.
From journal Hilton Head & surrounding areas (Savannah, GA)
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Any Savannah tour would be remiss if it did not include at least a short walk down River Street. Home to over sixty restaurants, shops and other businesses, River Street is a very popular tourist destination. It can actually get a bit crowded and crazy in the evenings, but I would advise a stroll next to the river anyway. There are several nice restaurants to choose from. Souvenirs are easily acquired from any number of shops. The bridge spanning the river makes for a beautiful skyline, and the orignal cobblestones on the street add a lot of charm. The Hyatt on River Street is a good luxury hotel in which to spend a weekend if you are looking for accomodations in the area. St. Patrick's Day down by the River is a crazy time of year,...
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From journal A Novel Approach to Savannah