History & River Walk (120–180 min): Quieter History (Less River, More Squares)
120–180 min · 7 stops
Vacation on Lafayette · volsavannah.com
Guide URL: https://volsavannah.com/location/walking-guides/history-and-river-walk/quieter-history-more-squares
Last updated: January 2026 · wg/history-and-river-walk/quieter-history-more-squares@2
Print includes both
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Stop 1 · Museums & history sites
Green-Meldrim House
A story-rich stop with strong “Savannah texture”—take a few minutes here, then keep moving before it turns into a lecture.
Next: Continue to the Cathedral area.
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Stop 2 · Museums & history sites
Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
A story-rich stop with strong “Savannah texture”—take a few minutes here, then keep moving before it turns into a lecture.
Next: Take a shaded square pause.
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Stop 3 · Squares & parks
Madison Square
A classic Savannah pause point—shade, benches, and the slow rhythm that makes the Historic District feel easy to navigate.
Next: Continue to a second shaded square.
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Stop 4 · Squares & parks
Oglethorpe Square
A classic Savannah pause point—shade, benches, and the slow rhythm that makes the Historic District feel easy to navigate.
Next: Head toward Colonial Park Cemetery.
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Stop 5 · Museums & history sites
Colonial Park Cemetery
A story-rich stop with strong “Savannah texture”—take a few minutes here, then keep moving before it turns into a lecture.
Next: Add one birthplace stop and then turn back home.
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Stop 6 · Museums & history sites
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
A story-rich stop with strong “Savannah texture”—take a few minutes here, then keep moving before it turns into a lecture.
Next: Finish with a close-to-home square pause.
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Stop 7 · Squares & parks
Lafayette Square
A classic Savannah pause point—shade, benches, and the slow rhythm that makes the Historic District feel easy to navigate.
Next: Return to Vacation on Lafayette.
Works without the map. Use these step-by-step directions even if Maps is unavailable.
This variant stays inland and square-forward for a quieter feel, while still layering in history-rich stops. It’s long, but it avoids the busiest riverfront stretch.
Vacation on Lafayette → Green-Meldrim House → Cathedral Basilica
- Start at Vacation on Lafayette (217 E Charlton St).
- Head to Green-Meldrim House.
- Continue to the Cathedral Basilica area.
Cathedral → Madison Square → Oglethorpe Square
- Walk to Madison Square for shade.
- Continue to Oglethorpe Square at an unhurried pace.
Oglethorpe Square → Colonial Park Cemetery → Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
- Head to Colonial Park Cemetery.
- Continue to the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace nearby.
Birthplace → Lafayette Square → Back to Vacation on Lafayette
- Pause at Lafayette Square.
- Return to Charlton Street and back home.
History & River Walk (120–180 min): Quieter History (Less River, More Squares)
120–180 min · 7 stops
Vacation on Lafayette · volsavannah.com
Guide URL: https://volsavannah.com/location/walking-guides/history-and-river-walk/quieter-history-more-squares
Last updated: January 2026 · wg/history-and-river-walk/quieter-history-more-squares@2
Print includes both
- 1
Stop 1 · Museums & history sites
Green-Meldrim House
A story-rich stop with strong “Savannah texture”—take a few minutes here, then keep moving before it turns into a lecture.
Next: Continue to the Cathedral area.
- 2
Stop 2 · Museums & history sites
Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist
A story-rich stop with strong “Savannah texture”—take a few minutes here, then keep moving before it turns into a lecture.
Next: Take a shaded square pause.
- 3
Stop 3 · Squares & parks
Madison Square
A classic Savannah pause point—shade, benches, and the slow rhythm that makes the Historic District feel easy to navigate.
Next: Continue to a second shaded square.
- 4
Stop 4 · Squares & parks
Oglethorpe Square
A classic Savannah pause point—shade, benches, and the slow rhythm that makes the Historic District feel easy to navigate.
Next: Head toward Colonial Park Cemetery.
- 5
Stop 5 · Museums & history sites
Colonial Park Cemetery
A story-rich stop with strong “Savannah texture”—take a few minutes here, then keep moving before it turns into a lecture.
Next: Add one birthplace stop and then turn back home.
- 6
Stop 6 · Museums & history sites
Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
A story-rich stop with strong “Savannah texture”—take a few minutes here, then keep moving before it turns into a lecture.
Next: Finish with a close-to-home square pause.
- 7
Stop 7 · Squares & parks
Lafayette Square
A classic Savannah pause point—shade, benches, and the slow rhythm that makes the Historic District feel easy to navigate.
Next: Return to Vacation on Lafayette.
Works without the map. Use these step-by-step directions even if Maps is unavailable.
This variant stays inland and square-forward for a quieter feel, while still layering in history-rich stops. It’s long, but it avoids the busiest riverfront stretch.
Vacation on Lafayette → Green-Meldrim House → Cathedral Basilica
- Start at Vacation on Lafayette (217 E Charlton St).
- Head to Green-Meldrim House.
- Continue to the Cathedral Basilica area.
Cathedral → Madison Square → Oglethorpe Square
- Walk to Madison Square for shade.
- Continue to Oglethorpe Square at an unhurried pace.
Oglethorpe Square → Colonial Park Cemetery → Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace
- Head to Colonial Park Cemetery.
- Continue to the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace nearby.
Birthplace → Lafayette Square → Back to Vacation on Lafayette
- Pause at Lafayette Square.
- Return to Charlton Street and back home.