Boasting over 90 antique shops, distinctive boutiques, spectacular galleries, quaint brew pubs and fabulous restaurants housed in the converted cotton warehouses, Savannah offers something for everyone.
Shopping on River Street
Browse high-fashion boutiques and your favorite name-brand stores for clothes, shoes, handbags and more. Discover treasures in chic home furnishing stores and antique shops. Pick up unforgettable souvenirs at one of the many gift shops on River Street for friends and family. Shops on River Street include antique and consignment, apparel and accessory, arts and crafts, gift and novelty, and home décor and specialty stores.
River Street Market Place
In addition to the many shops along River Street, River Street Market Place offers a unique, open-air, international shopping experience. Beautifully re-created sheds, much like the ones that stood on River Street in the mid 1800s, house more than 50 vendors who offer unique items from Ireland, Costa Rica, Australia, Nepal, Peru, Japan, Vietnam, China and the South.
Food and Drink on River Street
Restaurants and eateries abound on Savannah’s Riverfront. Indulge in authentic, world-famous Southern fare, international flavors and local, organic food and wine you can’t get anywhere else. River Street offers casual bites, coastal cuisine, coffee and tea shops, fine dining, Southern flavors, sweets and treats, and take out.
Entertainment
Savannah’s riverfront, filled with ships of all sorts, horse-drawn carriage rides and street performers adds to the enticement of this idyllic waterfront locale. Stroll along the riverfront for an unobstructed panorama of the Savannah River and watch as huge cargo ships make their way to and from the port. The Savannah River is also a place for spotting dolphins, manatees, waterfowl and even alligators. From magicians to musicians, historic Savannah has long been a gathering place for street performers and River Street is where you are likely to find these performers day or night in any season.
- River Street is alive year round. Special events and festivals regularly occur on Savannah’s River Street including the dazzling fireworks show that takes place on the first Friday of each month. Visit the official Savannah Riverfront website to find out more about special events and festivals taking place during your visit.
- Do not forget your camera. There will be exciting photo opportunities during your time in historic Savannah, from the beautiful views of the Savannah River, to the historic cotton warehouses that line River Street.
- Get the most out of your time on River Street. The River Street Visitor Information Center, located at 1 West River Street, will provide helpful information that can assist in planning your time in the heart of historic Savannah.