Neighborhood Stroll (45–75 min): Shady Squares Loop
45–75 min · 6 stops
Vacation on Lafayette · volsavannah.com
Guide URL: https://volsavannah.com/location/walking-guides/neighborhood-stroll/shady-squares-loop
Last updated: January 2026 · wg/neighborhood-stroll/shady-squares-loop@2
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Stop 1 · Squares & parks
Monterey Square
A classic Savannah pause point—shade, benches, and the slow rhythm that makes the Historic District feel easy to navigate.
Next: Drift north toward the next square—keep it quiet and shaded.
- 2
Stop 2 · 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 south toward bigger green space.
- 3
Stop 3 · Squares & parks
Forsyth Park
A classic Savannah pause point—shade, benches, and the slow rhythm that makes the Historic District feel easy to navigate.
Next: Leave the park slowly and aim for a street that rewards looking up.
- 4
Stop 4 · Architecture & streetscapes
Jones Street
A stretch built for looking up: porches, brick, ironwork, and the little details you only catch on foot.
Next: Head back toward landmark architecture near the center of town.
- 5
Stop 5 · 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: Keep it easy to a nearby landmark, then head home.
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Stop 6 · 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: Walk back toward Charlton Street and Vacation on Lafayette.
Works without the map. Use these step-by-step directions even if Maps is unavailable.
This loop is all about shade and the square-to-square rhythm. It stays calm, stays close, and never asks you to improvise—just follow the guide and let Savannah do the rest.
Vacation on Lafayette → Monterey Square
- Start at Vacation on Lafayette (217 E Charlton St).
- Walk west/southwest toward Monterey Square, staying on quieter residential blocks.
- Arrive at the square and pause under the trees.
Monterey Square → Madison Square
- Head north toward Madison Square.
- Keep your route simple—use Bull Street when you want an easy, straight line.
Madison Square → Forsyth Park
- Turn back south toward Forsyth Park.
- Aim for the fountain area as your natural midpoint reset.
Forsyth Park → Jones Street
- Leave the park northbound.
- Find Jones Street and slow down—this is the ‘porches and ironwork’ leg.
Jones Street → Green-Meldrim House
- Continue toward the center of the Historic District.
- Pause at Green-Meldrim House for architecture texture.
Green-Meldrim House → Cathedral Basilica → Back to Vacation on Lafayette
- Walk to the Cathedral Basilica nearby.
- Afterward, head back toward Charlton Street and return to Vacation on Lafayette.
Neighborhood Stroll (45–75 min): Shady Squares Loop
45–75 min · 6 stops
Vacation on Lafayette · volsavannah.com
Guide URL: https://volsavannah.com/location/walking-guides/neighborhood-stroll/shady-squares-loop
Last updated: January 2026 · wg/neighborhood-stroll/shady-squares-loop@2
Print includes both
- 1
Stop 1 · Squares & parks
Monterey Square
A classic Savannah pause point—shade, benches, and the slow rhythm that makes the Historic District feel easy to navigate.
Next: Drift north toward the next square—keep it quiet and shaded.
- 2
Stop 2 · 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 south toward bigger green space.
- 3
Stop 3 · Squares & parks
Forsyth Park
A classic Savannah pause point—shade, benches, and the slow rhythm that makes the Historic District feel easy to navigate.
Next: Leave the park slowly and aim for a street that rewards looking up.
- 4
Stop 4 · Architecture & streetscapes
Jones Street
A stretch built for looking up: porches, brick, ironwork, and the little details you only catch on foot.
Next: Head back toward landmark architecture near the center of town.
- 5
Stop 5 · 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: Keep it easy to a nearby landmark, then head home.
- 6
Stop 6 · 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: Walk back toward Charlton Street and Vacation on Lafayette.
Works without the map. Use these step-by-step directions even if Maps is unavailable.
This loop is all about shade and the square-to-square rhythm. It stays calm, stays close, and never asks you to improvise—just follow the guide and let Savannah do the rest.
Vacation on Lafayette → Monterey Square
- Start at Vacation on Lafayette (217 E Charlton St).
- Walk west/southwest toward Monterey Square, staying on quieter residential blocks.
- Arrive at the square and pause under the trees.
Monterey Square → Madison Square
- Head north toward Madison Square.
- Keep your route simple—use Bull Street when you want an easy, straight line.
Madison Square → Forsyth Park
- Turn back south toward Forsyth Park.
- Aim for the fountain area as your natural midpoint reset.
Forsyth Park → Jones Street
- Leave the park northbound.
- Find Jones Street and slow down—this is the ‘porches and ironwork’ leg.
Jones Street → Green-Meldrim House
- Continue toward the center of the Historic District.
- Pause at Green-Meldrim House for architecture texture.
Green-Meldrim House → Cathedral Basilica → Back to Vacation on Lafayette
- Walk to the Cathedral Basilica nearby.
- Afterward, head back toward Charlton Street and return to Vacation on Lafayette.