If you ask ATLiens where they’d like to go for vacation during the summer, a good number of them will tell you the same answer: Savannah.
Our coastal gem is lined with serene, relaxing beaches, beautiful natural & man-made scenery, tons of local history (including as one of the most haunted cities in the U.S.), and of course, a thriving film industry. It’s no wonder Savannah ranks as the #1 best small city (a population under 500,000) in the country, according to a new report by Resonance.
Why is Savannah the #1 best small city?
Savannah is FULL of things to do. With spooky season approaching, it’s important to point out that Savannah is the U.S.’s second most haunted city (just after New Orleans).
But that’s not all: it’s also a thriving film town, and home to one of the best film & art schools in the Southeast, SCAD. And it’s a vacation hotspot, especially for Georgians. Savannah has gorgeous beaches, tons of local shopping, fun local lore and more.
Here’s what Resonance has to say about Savannah,
Savannah leads on both lovability and livability — the compound return on decades of investment in historic preservation, culinary identity, a walkable urban grid, and a visitor experience that generates word-of-mouth that cannot be purchased.
In other words… Savannah is an amazing place to live, work, and visit.
Savannah might be a bit of a drive from the ATL (we’d recommend a weekend or longer trip, not a day trip), it’s definitely worth the drive. So pack up the car, grab your swim suit and good walking shoes for some local historical and ghost tours, and head to Savannah!