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By Ginger Massey and John Kress, Atlanta

Photo by John Kress
Photo by John Kress
Savannah lures travelers from all over with her hospitable nature, scenic squares and rich history. But beneath the Old South charm and Spanish moss lies a Gothic presence that makes this “the most haunted city in America.”
On This Page: What to Do, Where to Eat, Where to Stay

What to Do

What to Do
River Street and City Market are tourist givens but don't miss Savannah's Gothic side, whether it's ghost hunting, clubbing or architecture.

  1. Savannah's Squares

    Historic District, Savannah, GA
    You'll find haunted houses and Gothic Revival architecture on almost every historic district square.

  2. Colonial Park Cemetery

    E Oglethorpe Ave at Abercorn St, Savannah, GA
    A stroll through this shaded graveyard yields unique insight into Savannah's history.

  3. Club One

    1 Jefferson St, Savannah, GA
    Connect with a different kind of spirit at the club made famous by Lady Chablis in "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil."

  4. Ghost Talk Ghost Walk Tours

    Abercorn St at E Congress St, Savannah, GA
    One of the more popular ghost tours in town, this walk goes through the historic district at nightfall.

  5. Tybee Island

    Tybee Island, GA
    Tourists flock to this once-famous pirate hideaway for its sandy beach and fresh seafood.

Where to Eat

Where to Eat
Some of Savannah's restaurants are haunted, and some are just too good to miss.

  1. The Olde Pink House

    23 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA
    Superior seafood and occasional ghost sightings at a circa 1771 mansion with a setting that keeps your mind on your manners.

  2. Bistro Savannah

    309 W Congress St, Savannah, GA
    Southern flavors and seafood shine in an atmosphere of understated elegance.

  3. Sapphire Grill

    110 W Congress St, Savannah, GA
    The sexy vibe and can't-miss kitchen make this a gem of a choice for a special night out.

  4. Clary's Cafe

    404 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA
    Locals and tourists rub shoulders--and bellies--at one of Savannah's most infamous eateries.

  5. Crab Shack

    40 Estill Hammock Rd, Tybee Island, GA
    Great grub, fun times: Life is good at this waterside seafood mecca.

Where to Stay

Where to Stay
Find a Savannah inn without a haunted presence, and there's a good chance it has a shady past.

  1. 17 Hundred 90

    307 E President St, Savannah, GA
    The brokenhearted ghost of young Anna Powers occasionally teases the visitors in Room 204 of this brick-and-clapboard inn.

  2. Hamilton-Turner Inn

    330 Abercorn St, Savannah, GA
    Samuel P. Hamilton is thought to roam the second floor of this mansion, which belonged to "Mandy" in "Midnight."

  3. The Ballastone Inn

    14 E Oglethorpe Ave, Savannah, GA
    The Ballastone isn't haunted, but there are skeletons in the closet: It was once a well-known bordello, the scene of numerous police raids.

  4. Marshall House

    123 E Broughton St, Savannah, GA
    This hotel once served as a Union Army hospital so it's no wonder guests often report sightings of Civil War soldiers.

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  5. Kehoe House

    123 Habersham St, Savannah, GA
    Before opening as a B&B, this elegant mansion served as a funeral parlor, which explains rumors of the occasional specter.

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