Savannah, Georgia

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[RudyJK]

Nice photos!

Savannah is a special place; I hope you enjoyed it.

[Thundertubs]

Excellent shots. It's a real treasure of a city.

[hauntedheadnc]

Wonderful! I hope I can go there myself soon.

[novaCJ]

That building in 78 looks lonely

Sorry Atlanta, this city is Georgia's premier city in my book.

[RobertWalpole]

Originally Posted by novaCJ

That building in 78 looks lonely

Sorry Atlanta, this city is Georgia's premier city in my book.

I agree. Savannah is magnificent.

[whatsthepoint13]

Originally Posted by novaCJ

That building in 78 looks lonely

Sorry Atlanta, this city is Georgia's premier city in my book.

I remember telling friends in Metro Atlanta that I was possibly going to spend a lot of time in Georgia. As soon as I said Savannah, their response was "Why? It sucks. There's so much more in Atlanta." I've never been a fan of Atlanta, no offense to people from there. Savannah has the urbanity, beauty, and liveliness that make it feel like an incredibly beautiful and real city. Thank you!

[L41A]

Originally Posted by whatsthepoint13

I remember telling friends in Metro Atlanta that I was possibly going to spend a lot of time in Georgia. As soon as I said Savannah, their response was "Why? It sucks. There's so much more in Atlanta." I've never been a fan of Atlanta, no offense to people from there. Savannah has the urbanity, beauty, and liveliness that make it feel like an incredibly beautiful and real city. Thank you!

Your friends in Atlanta are probably the exception in regards to that sentiment toward Savannah. Most Atlantans (including me) think very favorably of Savannah. I recognize the differences but appreciate both - but that's true of me on almost all things.

The most divisive things I ever hear between the two places is from people on this forum who don't live in either place. In all my years of living in Georgia and Atlanta, I don't recall ever hearing anyone say Savannah sucks. It's certainly not the overriding sentiment by Atlantans or Georgians in general.

[whatsthepoint13]

Originally Posted by L41A

Your friends in Atlanta are probably the exception in regards to that sentiment toward Savannah. Most Atlantans (including me) think very favorably of Savannah. I recognize the differences but appreciate both - but that's true of me on almost all things.

The most divisive things I ever hear between the two places is from people on this forum who don't live in either place. In all my years of living in Georgia and Atlanta, I don't recall ever hearing anyone say Savannah sucks. It's certainly not the overriding sentiment by Atlantans or Georgians in general.

I'm glad to hear that! In a way, it's good for the state to have both. A large, modern city in one corner, and a smaller, dense, historic city in the other. It's a nice contrast and they compliment each other. It makes Georgia much more diverse than some of its peers.

Either way, I've been dying to get back to Savannah, and I want to give Atlanta another shot.

[sterlippo1]

Originally Posted by whatsthepoint13

I remember telling friends in Metro Atlanta that I was possibly going to spend a lot of time in Georgia. As soon as I said Savannah, their response was "Why? It sucks. There's so much more in Atlanta." I've never been a fan of Atlanta, no offense to people from there. Savannah has the urbanity, beauty, and liveliness that make it feel like an incredibly beautiful and real city. Thank you!

they were just pulling your leg, no sane person would ever say Savannah sucks

[whatsthepoint13]

Originally Posted by sterlippo1

they were just pulling your leg, no sane person would ever say Savannah sucks

They just need to get out of suburbia!

[arkitekte]

I need to get to Savannah soon. Nice thread.

[photoLith]

Wow, and I thought New Orleans was sexy. I never realized Savannah had row houses. Theres just so much history there, I want to get lost in it. I dont think theres much decay if any in Savannah. It looks like everything is so meticulously restored. If I recall, Savannah was one of the earliest cities in America to start revitalizing/restoring their historic core.

[Expat]

Wow, such a charming city!

[LSyd]

great photos and tour. i'll be there for work in a few weeks...for several trips over the month.

Originally Posted by photoLith

Wow, and I thought New Orleans was sexy. I never realized Savannah had row houses. Theres just so much history there, I want to get lost in it. I dont think theres much decay if any in Savannah. It looks like everything is so meticulously restored. If I recall, Savannah was one of the earliest cities in America to start revitalizing/restoring their historic core.

oh, there is decay and blight, i'm used to driving through it for work to get downtown. i'll get some pics.

Originally Posted by 10023

So if I've never been to either, should I go to Charleston or Savannah?

Charleston, but i'm biased because i have a lot of friends there. they're both great cities, but IMO Charleston's Revolutionary and Civil War battle sites give it the edge. it's also not in Georgia...but there goes my bias again.

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[Lakelander]

Great shots! I love both but prefer Charleston because its a larger urban area. Luckily, being in Jacksonville, I'm a short drive away from both of these cities and St. Augustine.

[RudyJK]

When you go to Atlanta, the first question people ask is ‘What business are you in?' In Macon they ask, ‘Where do you go to church?’ In Augusta, 'What is your grandmother’s maiden name.' But in Savannah, the first question people ask is ‘What would you like to drink?'

And they don't mean sweet tea.

[L41A]

I love Savannah. My first time there it exceeded my expectations. It is beautiful, pedestrian-friendly, and fun.

I once read an article that stated, when comparing Savannah to Charleston, that Savannah is a like girlfriend (hair down, jeans, outgoing and fun) while Charleston is like a wife (more formal, straight-laced). I've never been to Charleston.

But I have also visited New Orleans. And Savannah also has similarities to New Orleans like others have stated. They both believe in historical preservation. They both have major rivers (the Savannah and the Mississippi) that runs through them. They both are fun (River Street and St. Patrick's Day in Savannah - Bourbon Street and Mardi Gras in New Orleans). Of course, New Orleans is larger and wilder but Savannah is cleaner and more intimate. From the planned city aspect, it also reminds me of DC which has the circles and Savannah has the squares. The squares in Savannah are really inviting to a pedestrian and gorgeous.

[Nineties Flava]

Wow. I truly did not picture Savannah looking like that when I entered the thread... It looks incredibly beautiful. You definitely did Savannah justice.

[hauntedheadnc]

Originally Posted by Nineties Flava

Wow. I truly did not picture Savannah looking like that when I entered the thread... It looks incredibly beautiful. You definitely did Savannah justice.

Out of curiosity, what did you imagine Savannah looking like? In the South at least, Savannah is pretty iconic, along with places like Charleston, Memphis, Richmond, and New Orleans. Everyone pretty much has at least a vague idea of what they're like even if they've never been there.