Neighborhood Stroll (45–75 min): South-of-Here Serenity
45–75 min · 6 stops
Vacation on Lafayette · volsavannah.com
Guide URL: https://volsavannah.com/location/walking-guides/neighborhood-stroll/south-of-here-serenity
Last updated: January 2026 · wg/neighborhood-stroll/south-of-here-serenity@2
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Stop 1 · 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: Stay in the south end’s calmer blocks a bit longer.
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Stop 2 · Coffee & bakeries
The Sentient Bean
A reliable reset: caffeine, something small to eat, and a comfortable place to regroup before the next leg.
Next: Head toward a nearby classic square for shade.
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Stop 3 · 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: Continue north just enough for a second square pause.
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Stop 4 · 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: Follow a calm, porch-lined stretch back toward home.
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Stop 5 · Comfort stop · Comfort stops
Savannah Visitor Center
Comfort stop — Restroom option. Availability varies—plan to confirm.
A good place to pause, reset, and reorient before the next stretch.
Next: Keep it simple back toward Charlton Street and home.
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Stop 6 · Coffee & bakeries
Clary’s Cafe
A reliable reset: caffeine, something small to eat, and a comfortable place to regroup before the next leg.
Next: Head back to Vacation on Lafayette at an easy pace.
Works without the map. Use these step-by-step directions even if Maps is unavailable.
This route leans south for a quieter, more residential feel—shade first, crowds last. It’s a gentle loop with a built-in reset stop.
Vacation on Lafayette → Forsyth Park
- Start at Vacation on Lafayette (217 E Charlton St).
- Head south toward Forsyth Park on calm blocks.
- Arrive and pause in the park.
Forsyth Park → The Sentient Bean
- Leave the park and head to The Sentient Bean nearby.
- Treat this as a small reset, not a detour.
The Sentient Bean → Monterey Square → Madison Square
- Walk to Monterey Square, then continue north to Madison Square.
- Keep your pace slow and shade-forward.
Madison Square → Savannah Visitor Center (comfort stop) → Clary’s Cafe
- From Madison Square, head north/northwest for a quick reset at the Savannah Visitor Center (availability varies—plan to confirm).
- Afterward, continue toward Clary’s for a familiar neighborhood feel.
Clary’s Cafe → Back to Vacation on Lafayette
- From Clary’s, head back toward Charlton Street.
- Return to Vacation on Lafayette.
Neighborhood Stroll (45–75 min): South-of-Here Serenity
45–75 min · 6 stops
Vacation on Lafayette · volsavannah.com
Guide URL: https://volsavannah.com/location/walking-guides/neighborhood-stroll/south-of-here-serenity
Last updated: January 2026 · wg/neighborhood-stroll/south-of-here-serenity@2
Print includes both
- 1
Stop 1 · 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: Stay in the south end’s calmer blocks a bit longer.
- 2
Stop 2 · Coffee & bakeries
The Sentient Bean
A reliable reset: caffeine, something small to eat, and a comfortable place to regroup before the next leg.
Next: Head toward a nearby classic square for shade.
- 3
Stop 3 · 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: Continue north just enough for a second square pause.
- 4
Stop 4 · 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: Follow a calm, porch-lined stretch back toward home.
- 5
Stop 5 · Comfort stop · Comfort stops
Savannah Visitor Center
Comfort stop — Restroom option. Availability varies—plan to confirm.
A good place to pause, reset, and reorient before the next stretch.
Next: Keep it simple back toward Charlton Street and home.
- 6
Stop 6 · Coffee & bakeries
Clary’s Cafe
A reliable reset: caffeine, something small to eat, and a comfortable place to regroup before the next leg.
Next: Head back to Vacation on Lafayette at an easy pace.
Works without the map. Use these step-by-step directions even if Maps is unavailable.
This route leans south for a quieter, more residential feel—shade first, crowds last. It’s a gentle loop with a built-in reset stop.
Vacation on Lafayette → Forsyth Park
- Start at Vacation on Lafayette (217 E Charlton St).
- Head south toward Forsyth Park on calm blocks.
- Arrive and pause in the park.
Forsyth Park → The Sentient Bean
- Leave the park and head to The Sentient Bean nearby.
- Treat this as a small reset, not a detour.
The Sentient Bean → Monterey Square → Madison Square
- Walk to Monterey Square, then continue north to Madison Square.
- Keep your pace slow and shade-forward.
Madison Square → Savannah Visitor Center (comfort stop) → Clary’s Cafe
- From Madison Square, head north/northwest for a quick reset at the Savannah Visitor Center (availability varies—plan to confirm).
- Afterward, continue toward Clary’s for a familiar neighborhood feel.
Clary’s Cafe → Back to Vacation on Lafayette
- From Clary’s, head back toward Charlton Street.
- Return to Vacation on Lafayette.