Morning nonstop/one-stop flight from Dallas to Savannah to maximize your first day in town; check available flights from DFW or Love Field. Typical airborne time ~2h20m plus 1-hour time change east.
Arrive at Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport (SAV), pick up a rental car or arrange transfer to your hotel in the Historic District; driving into town is about 20–30 minutes.
Casual, Austra‑inspired café popular for brunch and sandwiches; great coffee and avocado toast. Open mornings—good pickup for your first Savannah meal.
Stroll Forsyth Park and nearby historic squares to see iconic live oaks and the Forsyth Fountain; parks are open dawn to dusk, ideal for photos and a gentle intro to Savannah's layout.
Explore the cobblestone River Street shops and galleries and the lively City Market area along the Savannah River; shops and galleries are generally open through early evening.
Iconic Savannah fine-casual restaurant in a historic house serving Southern classics (reservations strongly recommended); dinner service generally 5:00pm–10:00pm.
Take an evening ghost walking tour or trolley ghost cruise to learn spooky and colorful Savannah lore; many tours run 8:30pm–10:30pm (times vary by operator).
Short drive to this well-preserved Civil War-era fort on Cockspur Island; visitor center and grounds are open 9:00am–5:00pm and provide great history and scenic walks.
Relax on Tybee’s wide sandy beach or take a 1–2 hour dolphin cruise; dolphin tours typically run multiple times daily (midday–late afternoon) — book ahead in busy season.
High-end restaurant in a restored Greyhound terminal offering inventive Southern cuisine (reservations recommended); dinner service generally begins after 5:00pm.
Famous Victorian cemetery with moss-draped oaks and historic graves; grounds are open sunrise–sunset and are best seen in the morning light. Consider a guided tour for history and notable graves.
Classic communal Southern dining experience famous for family-style plates; open roughly 11:00am–2:00pm — expect a line, but it’s a quintessential Savannah meal.
Historic home and museum exploring early 19th-century life and enslaved peoples' history; tours run daily but check hours (commonly 10:00am–5:00pm) and book ahead for guided interiors.
Take a relaxing river cruise at late afternoon to learn about Savannah’s river history — typical departures through the evening; opt for a sunset or history cruise.
Choose Local 11ten for seasonal American cuisine downtown or Huey’s for classic riverfront dining and oysters; both are excellent ways to close out the day.