Savannah, Georgia: Linking the Past to the Future

Brett Testa | March 21, 2024

By Brett Testa Savannah, Georgia, is one of the oldest cities in the country and is the oldest city in the state of Georgia; it was also the state’s first capital. Given this rich history, the city boasts the country’s largest contiguous historic district, which has been integral to the success of Savannah’s hotels and restaurants since its inception in 1955. River Street, which winds along the Savannah River, has undergone explosive commercial and tourism development over the last decade; there are now 57 hotels and inns within the one-mile Savannah Historic Landmark District, and five more are in varying stages of completion. O...