Midtown, GA

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WWII inspired dinner, serving great American classics.
This building was constructed in 1897-98 as a memorial to General Alexander R. Lawton (1818-96) and his daughter, Corinne (1844-77). It was used as a public space for cultural, educational and civic purposes until the 1930s. After serving in the Georgia House of Representatives and as president of Georgia and Atlantic Railroad, Lawton served as Brigadier General and Quartermaster-General of the Confederacy, as ambassador to Austria- Hungary, and as fifth president of the American Bar Association. Chartered in 1907, St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church acquired the building as its sanctuary in 1941.
The history of the Live Oak Public Libraries can be traced back to the turn of the century in Savannah. Established in 1903, the Savannah Public Library consisted of a 23,000 volume collection housed in one room of the Georgia Historical Society. Ten years later the Carnegie Library opened on East Henry Street to serve Savannah’s black community.

Surrounded by late-Victorian homes and adjacent to a small city park modeled on the squares in historic downtown Savannah the main library building on Bull Street opened for use in 1916. The library was built at a cost of $104,041.78 with a Carnegie grant. Its neoclassical design was provided by architect H. W. Witcover, who also designed Savannah’s City Hall.
This area was first developed in 1910, but most homes were built in the 1930s and 1940s. The neighborhood is considered one of the most affluent within city limits by local residents.

Marketed as Chatham Crescent by Granger’s Chatham Land and Hotel Company, the Granger Tract took its design from the Beaux Arts plan popular at the time. At various points in the neighborhood, city blocks were punctuated with 1-acre (4,000 m2) circles (named for city and county officials), a crescent-shaped street, and a landscaped mall.

At the end of the palmetto-lined mall stretching between Maupas Avenue to 47th Street was to be the centerpiece of Chatham Crescent – a magnificent tourist facility called the Hotel Georgia. The Spanish Revival-style hotel was designed by noted architect Henrik Wallin, who assisted Henry Bacon with New York’s Astor Hotel. Apparently the developers hoped that wealthy Northerners would check into what was to be a luxurious hotel and decide to purchase a second home in Chatham Crescent. Unfortunately, the hotel encountered numerous problems and barely got off the ground. 

Eventually, Savannah High School (now the Savannah Arts Academy) was built on the nearly eight acres of land set aside for the hotel.
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Isetta Inn (Boutique Inn)

Isetta Inn (Boutique Inn)

3 out of 5
19 W 37th St Savannah GA
$110 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$131 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Savannah. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and bicycle rentals on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9/10 Wonderful! (548 reviews)
Everything went very smoothly. We loved our stay. Had no problems at all. I will recommend this Inn to everyone I know.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

Isetta Inn (Boutique Inn)
Cozy Cottage in Historic Savannah Near Forsyth Park

Cozy Cottage in Historic Savannah Near Forsyth Park

Savannah GA
Stay at this vacation home in Savannah. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and an in-room coffeemaker. Popular attractions River Street and Forsyth Park are ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (40 reviews)
Good communication, easy check in and check out, I had to call once and they answered my question.

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Cozy Cottage in Historic Savannah Near Forsyth Park
Bright Modern Coastal Retreat Near SCAD, 5-Minute Walk to Starland Yard + Food!

Bright Modern Coastal Retreat Near SCAD, 5-Minute Walk to Starland Yard + Food!

Savannah GA
$186 nightly
The price is $216 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$216 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this apartment in Savannah. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions River Street and Forsyth Park are located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
After some complications in the VRBO system, the host took quick action to make sure our stay was amazing. Great host, very responsive if issues arise.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Bright Modern Coastal Retreat Near SCAD, 5-Minute Walk to Starland Yard + Food!
Printmaker's Inn

Printmaker's Inn

4 out of 5
303 W Gwinnett St Savannah GA
Stay at this B&B in Savannah. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (277 reviews)
Great host and a lovely room and bathroom.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

Printmaker's Inn
2-Story Carriage House on Forsyth Park!

2-Story Carriage House on Forsyth Park!

Savannah GA
$360 nightly
The price is $392 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$392 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this cottage in Savannah. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions River Street and Forsyth Park are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (92 reviews)
Very cool space and near to Forsythe park and downtown dining. Comfortable and clean. We would stay again for sure.

Reviewed on Jan 9, 2026

2-Story Carriage House on Forsyth Park!
Serene 2-bedroom condo steps from Forsyth Park in charming Savannah

Serene 2-bedroom condo steps from Forsyth Park in charming Savannah

Savannah GA
Stay at this condo in Savannah. Enjoy laundry facilities, balconies, and air conditioning. Popular attractions River Street and Forsyth Park are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (1 review)
Host was very responsive and helpful. The condo was well stocked and clean. After driving into the historic district the first day we realized that we could save the parking fees and walk from the condo.

Reviewed on Feb 22, 2026

Serene 2-bedroom condo steps from Forsyth Park in charming Savannah
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighborhoods around Midtown

Thomas Square

Thomas Square

You'll enjoy the restaurants and gardens in Thomas Square. You might want to make time for a stop at Starland District or Bull Street Library.

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Dixon Park

While there might not be top attractions in Dixon Park, you can explore the larger area and discover places like River Street and Mercer Williams House Museum.

Dixon Park
WWII inspired dinner, serving great American classics.

Victorian District - East

While Victorian District - East might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like River Street and Mercer Williams House Museum.

Victorian District - East
Savannah Victorian District

Victorian District - West

Coffeehouses and parks are just a few things travelers like about Victorian District - West. A stop by Savannah Stage Company is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Victorian District - West
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Eastside

While Eastside might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like River Street and Lafayette Square.

Eastside
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Beach Institute

When in Beach Institute, you can plan a visit to River Street and Lafayette Square, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Beach Institute


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