The Best Girls Weekend in Savannah (3 Day Savannah Itinerary)

Today, I’m so excited to share this long overdue post on our girls’ weekend in Savannah! A few years ago, in Southern Living Magazine, when I saw a Savannah itinerary for a Savannah weekend getaway, I knew it was just what my two long-time besties and I needed! I bookmarked the page in the magazine and saved it for over a year until the time was right to plan our own Savannah girls’ trip.

Of course, we weren’t able to match our extended girls weekend in Savannah exactly to the one in the magazine, but we came close! We added a few things of our own. Here, I am going to share with you our Savannah itinerary – where to stay in Savannah, where to eat in Savannah, what to wear in Savannah, and the best things to do in Savannah in three days and four nights! Stock up on ideas ahead of your Savannah Georgia road trip or getaway across the country! Even if you are planning a Savannah Georgia day trip, there are still some ideas here for you!

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This post was updated in July, 2024 to reflect changes.

Girls’ Weekend in Savannah: Where to Stay in Savannah?

If you want a true cultural experience during your Savannah weekend getaway, I recommend Hotel Bardo Savannah. This sophisticated boutique hotel, formerly known as The Mansion on Forsyth Park, is girls’ weekend material, 100 percent! In 2023, this historically grand mansion underwent a recent renovation with updates to the on-site cooking school and the debut of a new Italian restaurant named Saint Bibiana.

No doubt, we had the best time at this chic boutique hotel. It is a hotel, restaurant, art gallery, spa, and culinary school all in one! Soon, I will write a separate post on the culinary classes. This 5-star hotel might be a slightly higher price point than other nearby hotels, but the price difference is totally worth it.

This look on my face below? That is how crazy I think it is that the new management could revamp something that was already so perfect and amazing! But I can’t wait to go back and see how they did it!

When we stayed at the Mansion on Forsyth (now Hotel Bardo Savannah) for our girls weekend in Savannah, there were so many offshoots to the hotel – a restaurant here, a little tucked away art and jewelry shop there, a cocktail lounge here, an art hall there, an outdoor courtyard, an upstairs bar, etc. There were things to explore everywhere you turned! And the entire place is brimming with charm – a marriage of old-world details and modern touches.

Note that my photos may not match the updated interiors of the mansion. For best results on how the current aesthetic feels to you, check the website linked above.

Girlfriend Tip #1: Don’t sleep on the included breakfast at the hotel! Our breakfast was good, and the restaurant was classy.

Our Savannah Itinerary for a Savannah Girls’ Trip – 3 Full Days, 4 Nights

Best Things to Do in Savannah, GA – Arrival Day, Night 1

• Check into the Hotel Bardo Savannah upon arrival to Savannah. If you arrive before check-in hours, the hotel staff will hold your bags in the front office.
• Venture out into the Forsyth Park area and enjoy the southern vibes. If the sun isn’t too harsh, take photos in Forsyth Park.
• Plan a guided walking tour to learn the general history of the area. This guided walking tour of Savannah is considered a great one for first-timers to Savannah. Our walking tour took about an hour and a half, and our guide was super personable! If you are a bike enthusiast, you might check out the Savannah bike tour. This company even lets you keep the bike for your own adventures for a few hours or the rest of the day.
• Do a little shopping in some of the local boutiques full of true southern charm.
• Arrive back at the Hotel Bardo Savannah to check out your room and freshen up.
• Check in for your Savannah cooking class right there in the hotel

Our Savannah girls’ trip was in July. It was hot outside, and one of us was pregnant. We made sure to allow for rest stops for her. The boutiques not only add a lot of fun to your day but also provide waves of air conditioning. My favorite boutiques from our visit were the Red Clover and One Fish, Two Fish. Oh, and I was fascinated by the Satchel flagship store! In this store, you can actually watch as Satchel goods are brought to life. This store is a hybrid of a workshop and boutique.

Now, if you really want to jump in on some shopping fun, you might consider the Sip n Shop Savannah Tour. A local will guide you around to the absolute best shopping – all while you enjoy a glass of champagne in hand. Sounds like my kind of shopping!

Girlfriend Tip #1: Make your reservations for the cooking classes early. They fill up fast! Classes are open to anyone – not only hotel guests. Each night features a different food theme. It’s important that all friends enjoy each element of the girls’ weekend in Savannah. But even your non-cooking friends can kick back with some wine and enjoy the dinner that is served after the class! The fee you pay for the class includes the drinks and dinner.

If you are more about the drinks than the food, the Cocktail Class in Congress Street Up Speakeasy has excellent reviews and looks like a load of fun! I hate that we missed this tour while we were there!

Best Things to Do in Savannah, GA – Day 1, Night 2

• Have breakfast at the hotel.
• Take a day trip (via Uber) to Tybee Island. Spend several hours exploring South Beach and the adjoining tourist-y region. Enjoy a fresh lemonade at the Tybee Island Pier and Pavilion. Visit some of the tourist shops. Check out my detailed information about our day trip to Tybee Island – because Tybee Island deserves its own post!
• Head back to the hotel for a little exploration of the hotel’s many art pieces. Get a little rest and freshen up.
• Skip dinner (or don’t…hey, it’s your trip and you are in the mecca of southern cuisine!) and splurge on dessert-for-dinner at Better Than Sex Desserts. Make reservations through the restaurant’s website.

Best Things to Do in Savannah, GA – Day 2, Night 3

• Have breakfast at the hotel.
• Catch a Savannah Hop-On-Hop-Off Trolley Tour and enjoy the fun personalities of the tour guides! Some go all out in costumes!
• Hop off at Massie Heritage Center and learn about some of the early academic efforts, town development, and architecture of Savannah. At the time Massie was opened, it was considered a very progressive school for its time for having both boys and girls (though separated by sides of the room) in the same school building! Massie is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Pay entry at door. (See my tip below!)
• Continue the trolley tour down into the City Market area, stopping for a bite of pie at Pie Society and shopping at the River Street Market area. Grab a late lunch at Cafe at City Market and people watch to your heart’s content. If you and your gal pals are so inclined on this girls’ weekend in Savannah, you might want to reserve a beer pedal tour on one of Savannah’s bicycle pub crawl tours.
• Head back to the hotel to rest a bit before heading out for dinner.
• Grab dinner at Six Pence Pub. The salmon is wonderful! There are a number of other nearby restaurants, as well.
• Meet up for a walking ghost tour to start a sunset ghost tour of historic Savannah.
• Recap your Savannah girls’ trip (thus far) over cocktails and live music in the upstairs lounge at the hotel.

Girlfriend Tip #1: I totally missed this one while we were there, but next time I’m on a girls getaway to Savannah, you can bet this murder mystery party hostess WILL be booking this Bloody Murder Savannah Pub Crawl or this True Crime Pub Crawl. Both have excellent reviews!

Girlfriend Tip #2: Educators get a discount to the Massie Heritage Center. Take your school ID. If you work in education, you will likely be highly interested in the academic exhibits featured here.

Best Things to Do in Savannah, GA – Day 3, Night 4

• Order in a light breakfast via room service for a lazy morning.
• Enjoy spa services at Saltgrass Spa at Hotel Bardo Savannah.
• Take in a late lunch at The Maple Street Biscuit Company (open until 2 p.m.),
• Venture out for an afternoon of art galleries and museums. Take an Uber to Jepson Museum, Telfair Center, and Owens-Thomas House. Buty a ticket online for entry to all three. If time allows, check out the SCAD Museum (Savannah College of Art and Design Museum) as well.
• Enjoy a late dinner at The Old Pink House. (This historic restaurant closed in December of 2018 after an upstairs fire in the ballroom. It re-opened in the spring of 2019.) Definitely, order the key lime pie for dessert.

The Saltgrass spa services are pricey but so lush. My friends went for massages in addition to facials and pedicures.  These are practically required activities for a girls’ weekend in Savannah! The spa is a bustling place with people coming and going. Book your spa package by clicking the hotel link above. Once there, navigate to the “see and do” section. The spa is open 7 days a week.

Be Sure to Pin These Savannah Itinerary Tips for Later!

The museums are must-see experiences when on a Savannah weekend getaway. If you are one who grows weary after one museum, you might want to consider breaking up the museums with lunch in between.

Girlfriend Tip #1: One ticket buys admission to all three museums.

Girlfriend Tip #2: Both the spa at the Hotel Bardo Savannah and The Old Pink House require reservations. Make your reservations as far in advance as possible.

Girlfriend Tip #3: Check out other fine dining options such as Alligator Soul (open on Saturdays and Sundays; must have reservation or sit at bar area on a first come-first serve basis).

Best Things to Do in Savannah, GA – Departure Day

• Have a final breakfast at the hotel. You can’t go wrong with an omelette and roasted potatoes.
• If time allows, enjoy an early morning stroll through Forsyth Park.
• If departure time is not until late, consider checking luggage at front desk and taking an Uber to the River Street area for more exploring.

Girlfriend Tip #1: Start planning your next Savannah weekend getaway while you are still there – while everything is still fresh on your mind!

What To Wear in Savannah, GA – 3-Day Itinerary

If you are following a similar schedule to ours, you will need clothes for the arrival day, for three full days, and for departure day. Also, you will need more than one outfit on some of those days. I would suggest eight outfits – one outfit for each day plus two-three nice outfits to change into for some of the dinner events.  Again, our trip was during July, and it was HOT. Definitely, it was necessary to freshen up and change outfits before dinner. Of course, if you are visiting Savannah in spring, fall  or winter, this might not be the case.

Packing suggestions for your girls’ trip to Savannah

• 4  casual t-shirt dresses or cotton maxi dresses (one for the arrival and departure days, another for the cooking class, and one for the day on the trolley) – all worn with the same pair of Birkenstocks
• Beach/leisure attire for the day on Tybee Island (I wore a the red gingham dress and my Birks because I like dresses, but shorts and a tank are also a good choice.) – worn with athletic sandals
• 1 dressy romper or dress for the dinner at The Old Pink House – worn with wedges or heels
• 2 nice pairs of shorts/pants and 2 tops for the day at the art museums and one night out – worn with Birkenstocks
• Swimsuit and cover up – worn with flip flops
• Accessories for the outfits (floppy hat, bags, jewelry)
• PJs
• Undies
• Sunscreen
• Portable neck fan for hot months in Savannah

And, there you have it! I hope you enjoyed my Savannah itinerary and will find it helpful for planning your own Savannah girls’ trip! Would you add anything else to this Savannah itinerary?

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