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The Savannah Riverfront is a historic maritime district featuring 18th-century streets and converted cotton warehouses. Millions of visitors walk this active port area annually.
General James Oglethorpe founded Savannah on a bluff overlooking this river in 1733. Today, the riverfront combines historic walks with heavy commercial ship traffic heading to the port.
Walking along the parks and paths here is completely free. You will find shops, monuments, and riverboat docks stretching along the 18th-century cobblestones.
2-3 hoursUneven cobblestones
This cobblestone promenade features 19th-century warehouses that now hold souvenir shops, galleries, and eateries. The 18th-century ballast stone streets are highly uneven and slippery when wet. Wear comfortable, flat shoes to walk here safely. Footwear & Clothing
30 minutesSteep historic stairs
Factors Walk is a network of historic iron walkways, pedestrian bridges, and ramps. These structures originally connected cotton merchants to the riverfront. Explore the cafes and boutique shops tucked into the brick arches below street level.
15 minutesShip views
This bronze monument in Morrell Park honors Florence Martus. She greeted ships entering the port with a waving handkerchief for 44 years. This spot offers a great vantage point for photographing massive cargo ships navigating the channel.
90-120 minutesDeparts from docks
Replica paddlewheel boats operate directly from the riverfront docks. They offer 90-minute narrated sightseeing, lunch, and dinner cruises. Book an evening cruise to see the historic skyline illuminated at dusk. Sightseeing vs Dinner
