Rocks on the Roof offers a different view of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge from the rooftop lounge in the Savannah riverfront
No trip to Savannah is complete without a visit to Leopold’s Ice Cream! Named one of the top 10 Ice Cream Parlors in the world, Leopold’s is a “Must Do!” From handcrafted, old-fashioned soda fountain favorites to Hollywood movie memorabilia, there’s something for everyone at Leopold’s Ice Cream!
The Talmadge Memorial Bridge spans the Savannah River between downtown Savannah, Georgia, and Hutchinson Island. The original cantilever bridge was built in 1953; a replacement bridge, named the Talmadge Memorial Bridge, was completed in 1991.
Reflection of the bridge on a window of the riverfront building creates an interesting image.
The Savannah Belles Ferry offers free, scenic transportation across the Savannah River, connecting downtown Savannah’s Riverwalk with Hutchinson Island.
All of the ferries are named after notable women of Savannah. Musgrove is a woman of Creek Indian and Colonial Georgia descent. She served as an interpreter for Gen. Oglethorpe during the city’s founding.
Savannah’s riverfront has been at the center of its history since the city was founded in 1733. Now, River Street offers a pleasant promenade along the river, taking in the historic buildings and the view over the water and Hutchinson Island. Many aspects of Savannah’s history can still be seen in the buildings and monuments along River Street.
The colony of Georgia began on Savannah’s waterfront in 1733. From fine dining to adult slushies to can’t-miss festivals, this famous cobblestone street has something for everyone.
Rails on Savannah’s River Street are historic remnants of the “River Street Rambler” freight line, which operated from 1889 until roughly 2001. Later used for a tourist streetcar from 2009 to 2015, the tracks are now largely abandoned or partially removed due to redevelopment.
The artistic fence, railing, and a flower bed in the foreground make the images of the Forsyth Park Fountain in Savannah more interesting
The Forsyth Park Fountain, as originally designed and installed, incorporates four spouting Triton figures carrying shell horns (representing the mythological Greek messenger of the sea, half man and half fish).