Romantic Gateway - Savannah, USA

If, going back into the past and enjoying a romantic evening with candles and riding in carriages is your idea of a Romantic Gateway, then Savannah is the place for you.

Savannah is located two hours from Charleston and on the banks of the Savannah River.  This beautiful city takes you back in the past with its historical buildings and environment along with the magnificent architecture dating back to the 18^th and 19^th century.  It has all the ingredients of a truly romantic gateway with delightful parks laden with flowers and fountains, carriage rides, trolleys and even haunted mansions.  It is as if we have been transported back into the past by some magical spell.  Savannah has an array of well-preserved historical properties as tourist attractions which are a treat to watch.  Savannah works at a very leisurely pace and the people here are very friendly and hospitable.

The most romantic feature of this town is a tour of the city riding in a traditional horse-driven carriage.  Sit along with your beloved one in the back of the cozy carriage as you are taken on a tour through the various tourist attractions in Savannah describing the history and architectural splendor of this magnificent city.

Another option to explore this city is through the old town trolley tours which are conducted tours along with guides who give a running commentary about the various attractions as you pass by. 

Savannah is said to be the most haunted city of America and ghost tours are organized as an evidence to this fact.  You can hear the locals say that almost 80% of the houses in Savannah are spooked.  So, how about staying with a ghost for company along with your partner.  Isn’t it a romantic as well as a haunting feeling? 

Some of the architectural attractions of Savannah include the Flannery O’Conner House (childhood home) which has been transformed into a visitor centre.  Then there is the Juliette Gordon home, the Girl scout founder.  The Savannah History Museum is yet another option to see the beautiful historic treasures of this city.

The Telfair museum of Art in fact, is the oldest Art museum found in this area which is rich in art and culture of Savannah.  This city also has a historical landmark in the form of Savannah’s Railroad, which is one of the most oldest repair and manufacturing facility in the US of A. It also has a museum which consists of various exhibits of locomotives and steam engines.

If you and your partner love shopping, Savannah has a lot to offer.  It has numerous shops filled with unique gift articles and mementos for those special occasions.  There are also very good boutique and art galleries to go through.  Most of these shops are located inside old fashioned buildings which gives you the feeling of shopping in a past era. 

This ancient-looking city comes to life with events such as the Savannah Film Fest and the St.Patrick’s Day Festival when huge crows converge on this quiet and charming city which is then overflowed with tourists.  People party all through the day and night and enjoy the feel of this place.

Another choice for a romantic gateway is the Savannah River boat Cruise which leads you through the calm and splendid river of Savannah. 

Staying at one of the hotels and Inns in Savannah is an experience in itself as you are transformed from the current world to a place in the past.  Staying in an old fashioned large room with antique furniture, royal carpets and chandeliers gives you the feeling of going back in times and living in a royal room.  This is an ideal setting for that romantic evening and nights you may have dreamed of.  Many couples come down to Savannah to get married and then enjoy their honeymoons in some of the best inns or hotels in Savannah for a ‘Royal’ treatment.

So, next time you are planning on something unique, visit Savannah for a total ‘out-of-this-world’ experience.