History & River Walk (120–180 min): Riverfront First, History On The Way Back
120–180 min · 7 stops
Vacation on Lafayette · volsavannah.com
Guide URL: https://volsavannah.com/location/walking-guides/history-and-river-walk/riverfront-first-history-back
Last updated: January 2026 · wg/history-and-river-walk/riverfront-first-history-back@2
Print includes both
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Stop 1 · Riverfront & views
River Street
A dose of river air and big-sky perspective—lean into the views and keep your pace relaxed on the busier edges.
Next: Add a tucked-away connector for texture.
- 2
Stop 2 · Architecture & streetscapes
Factors Walk
A stretch built for looking up: porches, brick, ironwork, and the little details you only catch on foot.
Next: Use a comfort stop if you need it, then head inland.
- 3
Stop 3 · Comfort stop · Comfort stops
Savannah City Hall
Comfort stop — Restroom option. Availability varies—plan to confirm.
A good place to pause, reset, and reorient before the next stretch.
Next: Head inland toward the first history site stop.
- 4
Stop 4 · Museums & history sites
Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
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.
- 5
Stop 5 · 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 quieter cemetery stop next.
- 6
Stop 6 · 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: Head back toward Charlton Street and Vacation on Lafayette.
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Stop 7 · Squares & parks
Reynolds 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.
A longer walk that gets you to the river while you’re fresh, then brings you back through story-rich stops inland. It’s curated and linear—no detours, no re-routing, no guesswork.
Vacation on Lafayette → River Street
- Start at Vacation on Lafayette (217 E Charlton St).
- Head north to River Street for the riverfront payoff.
River Street → Factors Walk → Savannah City Hall (comfort stop)
- Continue to Factors Walk for the layered brick-and-ramp connector.
- Head to Savannah City Hall for a quick reset (availability varies—plan to confirm).
City Hall → Owens-Thomas House → Cathedral Basilica
- Head inland to Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters.
- Continue to the Cathedral Basilica area.
Cathedral → Colonial Park Cemetery → Reynolds Square → Back to Vacation on Lafayette
- Walk to Colonial Park Cemetery for a quiet, reflective stretch.
- Continue to Reynolds Square, then return to Charlton Street and back home.
History & River Walk (120–180 min): Riverfront First, History On The Way Back
120–180 min · 7 stops
Vacation on Lafayette · volsavannah.com
Guide URL: https://volsavannah.com/location/walking-guides/history-and-river-walk/riverfront-first-history-back
Last updated: January 2026 · wg/history-and-river-walk/riverfront-first-history-back@2
Print includes both
- 1
Stop 1 · Riverfront & views
River Street
A dose of river air and big-sky perspective—lean into the views and keep your pace relaxed on the busier edges.
Next: Add a tucked-away connector for texture.
- 2
Stop 2 · Architecture & streetscapes
Factors Walk
A stretch built for looking up: porches, brick, ironwork, and the little details you only catch on foot.
Next: Use a comfort stop if you need it, then head inland.
- 3
Stop 3 · Comfort stop · Comfort stops
Savannah City Hall
Comfort stop — Restroom option. Availability varies—plan to confirm.
A good place to pause, reset, and reorient before the next stretch.
Next: Head inland toward the first history site stop.
- 4
Stop 4 · Museums & history sites
Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
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.
- 5
Stop 5 · 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 quieter cemetery stop next.
- 6
Stop 6 · 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: Head back toward Charlton Street and Vacation on Lafayette.
- 7
Stop 7 · Squares & parks
Reynolds 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.
A longer walk that gets you to the river while you’re fresh, then brings you back through story-rich stops inland. It’s curated and linear—no detours, no re-routing, no guesswork.
Vacation on Lafayette → River Street
- Start at Vacation on Lafayette (217 E Charlton St).
- Head north to River Street for the riverfront payoff.
River Street → Factors Walk → Savannah City Hall (comfort stop)
- Continue to Factors Walk for the layered brick-and-ramp connector.
- Head to Savannah City Hall for a quick reset (availability varies—plan to confirm).
City Hall → Owens-Thomas House → Cathedral Basilica
- Head inland to Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters.
- Continue to the Cathedral Basilica area.
Cathedral → Colonial Park Cemetery → Reynolds Square → Back to Vacation on Lafayette
- Walk to Colonial Park Cemetery for a quiet, reflective stretch.
- Continue to Reynolds Square, then return to Charlton Street and back home.