Top 10 Things to Do on a Rainy Day in Savannah

by · April 12, 2011

  1. Spend a morning at the Jepson Center for the Arts. Telfair Square boasts this state-of-the-art museum with modern exhibits, a children’s “Artzeum” and fun gift shop. Stay for lunch at Cafe Zeum!
  2. Take a trolley tour with Old Town Trolley Tours. Stay dry while enjoying Savannah’s extraordinary architecture and captivating stories!
  3. A leisurely brunch at B. Matthews Eatery including banana bread french toast, hot coffee and a Lamp Post Breakfast are perfect on an overcast day!
  4. Take a tour of the First African Baptist Church, the country’s oldest African-American church is full of history and beautiful stained glass. Take your camera along!
  5. Treat yourself to a sinful dessert and a martini at LuLu’s Chocolate Bar. Truffles, tarts, pies and their famous chocolate mousse paired with a Raspberry Espresso Martini. Delicious!
  6. Try the Savannah Movie Tour. With more than 60 locations, (including where Forrest Gump perched on that famous bench) are included on this tour!
  7. Take in a matinee at The Savannah Theatre. The lively cast brings the laughs with their musical styling in such hits as The Savannah Tenors, The Beat Goes On and Southern Nights.
  8. Grab an umbrella and shop along Bull Street. With unique shops like shopSCAD, E. Shaver Bookseller and Gallery Espresso, you’ll love an afternoon of exploring (even if it is a little wet!)
  9. Enjoy a massage at The Poseidon Spa, from hot stone treatments to Swedish, you’ll be pampered at this Savannah retreat.
  10. A local beer tasting and brewery tour at Savannah’s most haunted pub, Moon River Brewing Co. is an awesome way to spend a rainy afternoon.