Overview

Stroll along streets lined with southern live oak trees draped in Spanish moss on this self-guided walking tour of beautiful Savannah. You’ll discover how and why the city was established, and learn about the battles that were fought here. You’ll hear stories filled with intrigue and, as Savannah’s southern charm draws you in, you'll hear how this city has grown into the popular destination it is today.

High points along the way include:

• Discovering the history and home of the Gordon family, along with Juliette Gordon Low, the founder of the Girl Scouts
• Seeing where Forrest Gump sat with his box of chocolates
• Exploring a former battleground
• Finding out why Savannah is the most haunted city in the country

This audio tour covers all that, and much more. It can be enjoyed on location or even virtually at home. It begins in Wright Square and ends at Forsyth Park, and there’ll be plenty of opportunities for you to enjoy your surroundings and truly savour Savannah.

Description

Pass By: Wright Square, Bull Street, Between West State and West York Streets, Savannah, Georgia

This self-guided walking tour starts in Wright Square. Before you start walking, you'll get some background on Savannah, your guide and how VoiceMap works.

Pass By: Juliette Gordon Low's Birthplace, 10 E Oglethorpe Ave, (corner of Bull St. and Oglethorpe Ave.), Savannah, Georgia 31401

The tour stops briefly outside Juliette Gordon Low home. You'll hear a bit about who Juliette Gordon Low was and the role of the house today before continuing on the walk.

Pass By: Independent Presbyterian Church, 207 Bull St, Savannah, Georgia 31401

The tour stops briefly in front of the Independent Presbyterian Church. You'll learn a bit about it before continuing with the tour.

Pass By: Chippewa Square, Savannah, GA 31401, USA

The tour briefly stops in front of the original filming location of Forrest Gump bench. You'll find out where the bench is today before moving on with the tour.

Pass By: Madison Square, Bull Street, Between West Harris and West Charlton Streets, Savannah, Georgia

The tour takes you through Madison Square. You'll learn a bit about the history associated with the square.

Pass By: Green-Meldrim House, 14 W Macon St, on Madison Square, Savannah, Georgia 31401

The tour stops briefly in front of the Green-Meldrim House. You'll learn a bit about the architect, the people who lived there and have an opportunity to take a look inside.

Pass By: Mercer Williams House Museum, 429 Bull St, Entrance Located Behind The House At 430 Whitaker Street, Savannah, Georgia 31401

The tour stop in front of the Mercer-Williams House. You'll hear about the architect, the former owners of the house and have an opportunity to stop the tour while you go inside.

Pass By: Armstrong House, 447 Bull St, Savannah, Georgia 31401

The tour stops briefly in front of the Armstrong-Kessler House. You'll hear about the house's original owner and its current owner.

Pass By: Forsyth Park, Drayton St and E Park Ave, Savannah, Georgia 31401

The tour ends in Forsyth Park where you'll hear about the park and its history.

Pass By: Savannah Historic District, 301 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Savannah, Georgia 31401

This self-guided audio tour takes place in Savannah's Historic District.