River Street is Savannah's historic waterfront along the Savannah River, featuring over 75 boutiques, galleries, restaurants and bars housed in former cotton warehouses. The street is paved with ballast stones once used in ships. Notable landmarks include the Waving Girl Statue, African-American Monument, World War II Memorial, and Olympic Cauldron. Riverboat cruises depart daily for sightseeing and dining experiences.
Street free. Shops, restaurants and tours have separate fees. Some bars open until 3am on weekends
Evenings for dining and nightlife. Daytime for shopping and riverboat cruises. Weekends are busiest.
faq.subtitle River Street
The stones were used as ballast in ships coming to load cotton. After unloading the ballast, the stones were used to pave the street, reflecting Savannah's history as a major trading port
Average temperature by month
11°
15°1°19°5°22°5°27°10°30°15°
30°17°18°8°Interesting places nearby
