Savannah vs. Charleston

[DeadHorse]

I've been to Charleston quite a bit but never to Savannah. We're considering going to Savannah here in a month or so for an extended weekend.

What are come good restaurants there? Places to stay? How does it compare to Charleston?

 

[longhrnfan]

if Charleston is a 7, savannah is a 4

savannah has really gone downhill through the years.

 

[SabreHorn]

longhornfan,

Why are you down on Charleston? Has it declined to the point of only being twice as good as Savannah?

IMO, Savannah is a possible restroom break on the way to Hilton Head or The Cloisters

 

[jimmyjazz]

I went to both on my (first) honeymoon, which was in 1995. I preferred Savannah. It was a good deal quieter and far more relaxing than Charleston.

I did think the architecture in Charleston was amazing. Still, it felt like a louder, bigger city, even when comparing historic districts. I think both are about the same size, but historic Savannah felt like a trip back through time. Historic Charleston felt like a trip through the Travel Channel.

 

[MustangOrange]

Savannah is an awesome town. Lots to see and do around there with some great low country food. I think there are a couple of threads on it if you search Savannah on this forum.

 

[breakfast_taco]

Both are good cities to visit.
Charleston: a "clean" New Orleans; more and better restaurants than Savannah.

Savannah: good for a couple of days; grittier than Charleston; good history - take the horse-drawn carriage tour; stay in one of the old hotels with a room overlooking the river - very impressive to see a ship cruising right outside of your window; Paula Dean's is very good, but a hassle to get the 'reservations ticket".

 

[HORN_FAN_86]

Lived in Savannah for 4 years. It does have decent qualities. There are some outstanding restuarants on the squares. Cant't say which one, cause its been over ten years. The Riverfront is not too shabby.

I would however go to Hilton Head, given the choice. Savannah in Auust is brutally hot.