Often regarded as the beating heart of a city, town squares are usually buzzing with life and colorful characters. Find out what's going on at Calhoun Square and look for clues to its long history.

This public square is often on the itineraries of visitors to Historic Downtown Savannah. But Calhoun Square isn't the only drawcard in the area. Forsyth Park, River Street, and Savannah College of Art and Design are some other worthwhile attractions close by.

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Historic Downtown Savannah

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9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,013 reviews)

Room was amazing! In a great area for walking to restaurants etc. Room was a little noisy at night but ear plugs were supplied. We would definitely stay here again l.

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Thompson Savannah, by Hyatt

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Boston (BOS) to Savannah (SAV)

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,012 reviews)

Very clean room, hip but very comfortable vibe. Friendly staff. You can have a delicious beer on tap when you check in. Wish I could’ve stayed longer.

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JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District

Historic Downtown Savannah

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Boston (BOS) to Savannah (SAV)

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,371 reviews)

Excellent location. Unique ambience.

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Congregation Mickve Israel

5/5(2 reviews)

Tour the sanctuary and museum of this distinctive synagogue to learn the history of the congregation that dates back to the early 18th century.

Mary Flannery O`Connor, novelist and short story writer,was born in Savannah March 25, 1925. She grew up in this house and in later years she referred to it simply as " the house I was raised in." She lived here until 1938, attending church at the Cathedral across Lafayette Square and school at St. Vincent`s Grammer School, then facing the square between Harris and Macon Streets. Flannery O`Connor thrice won the O. Henry award for best short story of the year. Her collected stories won the National Book Award in 1972. She died in 1964 at age 39.

Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home

You can study the exhibits at Flannery O'Connor Childhood Home, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Savannah. Discover the area's acclaimed art scene and shops.

Lafayette Square

4.5/5(83 reviews)

Admire the Gothic grandeur of a cathedral and a fountain commemorating the 250-year anniversary of the Georgia colony alongside many historic buildings in this 19th-century city square.