Plant Riverside District sits on a landmark historic site. Prior to the Riverside Station, it was home to the city’s original freight port, connecting Savannah’s inland canals and rail yards to the shipping channel and Atlantic Ocean.
Plant Riverside District is Savannah’s largest and most transformative adaptive reuse development to date, converting a 1912 power plant into the city’s new epicenter of culture and entertainment.
Plant Riverside Savannah
Rocks on the Roof offers a different view of the Talmadge Memorial Bridge from the rooftop lounge in the Savannah riverfront
Top View of Talmadge Memorial Bridge
After ice cream at Leopold’s went for a view from the top. Rocks on the Roof takes you on a voyage from a captain’s chair view of the Savannah River and a riverboat from this rooftop lounge.
View of the Savannah River from the Top
No trip to Savannah is complete without a visit to Leopold’s Ice Cream! Named one of the top 10 Ice Cream Parlors in the world, Leopold’s is a “Must Do!” From handcrafted, old-fashioned soda fountain favorites to Hollywood movie memorabilia, there’s something for everyone at Leopold’s Ice Cream!
Walking to Leopold’s
Famous Ice Cream Place
The Talmadge Memorial Bridge spans the Savannah River between downtown Savannah, Georgia, and Hutchinson Island. The original cantilever bridge was built in 1953; a replacement bridge, named the Talmadge Memorial Bridge, was completed in 1991.
Reflection of the bridge on a window of the riverfront building creates an interesting image.
Talmadge Memorial Bridge over the Savannah River
Window Reflections of the Bridge
The Georgia Queen can carry 1,000 passengers on cruises, even a bird!
Bird in front of the Georgia Queen
Georgia Queen is a paddle steamer in Savannah, Georgia, United States. It is the largest riverboat in operation in the country. Berthed beside Savannah’s River Street, the vessel, which was completed in 1995, has four decks.
Georgia Queen
Side View of Georgia Queen
While on a ride on the Belles Ferry that offers free, scenic transportation across the Savannah River, a view of the Riverwalk, the Georgia Queen, and the dome of the City Hall
Savannah City Hall
The Savannah Belles Ferry offers free, scenic transportation across the Savannah River, connecting downtown Savannah’s Riverwalk with Hutchinson Island.
All of the ferries are named after notable women of Savannah. Musgrove is a woman of Creek Indian and Colonial Georgia descent. She served as an interpreter for Gen. Oglethorpe during the city’s founding.
Mary Musgrove Ferry
Walking along the riverfront in Savannah, the Westin can be seen across the river. The 1999-built property sits on 299 acres on Hutchinson Island.
Savannah Westin Hotel
Savannah’s riverfront has been at the center of its history since the city was founded in 1733. Now, River Street offers a pleasant promenade along the river, taking in the historic buildings and the view over the water and Hutchinson Island. Many aspects of Savannah’s history can still be seen in the buildings and monuments along River Street.
Old Building on River Street, Savannah Waterfront
The colony of Georgia began on Savannah’s waterfront in 1733. From fine dining to adult slushies to can’t-miss festivals, this famous cobblestone street has something for everyone.
Rails on Savannah’s River Street are historic remnants of the “River Street Rambler” freight line, which operated from 1889 until roughly 2001. Later used for a tourist streetcar from 2009 to 2015, the tracks are now largely abandoned or partially removed due to redevelopment.
Streetcar rails on River Street, Savannah
Artists are pleased to display for the photographer their painted pieces of the Forsyth Park Fountain
Showing off the Painting of the Forsyth Park Fountain –
Displaying the Painting of the Forsyth Park Fountain –
The beautiful Forsyth Park Fountain is one of Savannah’s most well-known icons. Located on the north end of the park, the fountain is one of the most photographed and even painted places in Savannah.
Photographing Forsyth Park Fountain
Close-up of a gifted artist painting Forsyth Park Fountain with his color palette
Gifted Artist at Forsyth Park Fountain
Side View of Artist at Forsyth Park Fountain
Color Palette at the Forsyth Park Fountain
Witnessed several artists painting the Forsyth Park Fountain in Savannah, Georgia
Artists at Forsyth Park Fountain
Another Artist at Forsyth Park Fountain
It was perfect timing to photograph an eagle on top of Forsyth Park Fountain in Savannah, even flappimg the wings
Eagle on the Forsyth Park Fountain
Eagle Flapping Wings
Eagle with Robed Woman on top of Forsyth Park Fountain
Eagle Flapping Wings on the Forsyth Park Fountain
The artistic fence, railing, and a flower bed in the foreground make the images of the Forsyth Park Fountain in Savannah more interesting
Viewing the Forsyth Park Fountain
Viewing Forsyth Park Fountainover the Fence
Side View of Forsyth Park Fountain over a Flower Bed
The Forsyth Park Fountain, as originally designed and installed, incorporates four spouting Triton figures carrying shell horns (representing the mythological Greek messenger of the sea, half man and half fish).
Blowing the Horn at Forsyth Park Fountain
Side View of Figure Blowing the Horn at Forsyth Park Fountain
Another View of Figure Blowing the Horn at Forsyth Park Fountain
The Forsyth Fountain has stood at the heart of Savannah for over 150 years. Since 1858, she has served as a symbol of the city’s grace and enduring beauty. Forsyth Park is the ultimate gathering spot for Savannah‘s locals and visitors alike.
Forsyth Park Fountain
Forsyth Park Fountain in Savannah