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1. Feel slightly spooked without disrupting your inner scaredy cat by taking a comedy ghost tour.
2. AND/OR! Opt for a hearse ride ghost tour. You're seated in an ~open air~ convertible hearse and visit some of the most haunted spots in the city.
3. Marvel at the genius that is Chocolat by Adam Turoni because they did what I once thought was impossible: They improved chocolate.
4. View the iconic bird girl from Midnight of the Garden of Good and Evil (moved here from Bonaventure Cemetery) at Telfair Academy, three levels of thought-provoking art housed in a converted historic mansion.
5. Drool over stunning historic homes with Architectural Savannah, the ideal way to stroll through cobblestone streets and cram your noggin with fun facts.
6. Say ~oui oui~ with every bite at Circa 1875 thanks to a cozy atmosphere reminiscent of, well, 1875. Buckle up for French cuisine that tastes delicious in a setting that doesn't feel pretentious.
7. Enter the American Prohibition Museum a boring vodka soda drinker (I'm guilty) and leave a spirits expert. How? By taking a cocktail class at the authentic speakeasy housed inside — you'll be pouring iconic Savannah bitters and concoctions in no time, all while learning city history along the way.
8. For a rich slice of Savannah history, take an Old Town Trolley Tour.
9. Dine in The Olde Pink House, a blessing for folks who love delicious cocktails and creative food, a curse for people already lusting over pastel homes they can’t afford.
10. Stroll through Bonaventure Cemetery! Operating since the mid-1800s, this sprawling patch of 160 acres is dense with mossy trees and ornate tombs that evoke a rich slice of history.
11. Take a coffee-in-hand stroll through Forsyth Park.
12. Shop. Shop. Shop. Savannah is a celebration of local businesses and antique treasure troves, ignoring bigger chains in favor of small shops that span everything from trendy clothing and stationary boutiques to rows upon rows of vintage.
13. Grab a cocktails garnished with a rubber duck at — *shakes head in surprise at the name — Little Duck Diner.
14. Dedicate at least a half day to Tybee Island, located only 20 minutes from the heart of historic Savannah.
15. Sleep at The Alida Hotel, where you'll be hit with luxury in the form of fresh-smelling (definitely expensive) candles.
16. Grab a scoop (or several) at Leopold's Ice Cream, an iconic institution founded in 1919.
17. Grab a drink(s) at one of many watering holes throughout Savannah. Alley Cat Lounge is awesome — their bar menu is categorized by moods and spirits, plus the expert bartenders are chock-full of recs.
