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Savannah's Historic District truly shines during the fall season. With its colorful changing leaves, perfect weather, and reputation as the most haunted city in the United States, Savannah, GA, is the ideal place for a charming fall getaway in the American Southeast!
Planning a trip to Savannah in the fall and looking for some of the best things to do and fall events to attend? We've got you covered. Look no further than this list of activities, festivals, events, and fun things to do during the fall in Savannah.
The Savannah Jazz Festival is a highly-anticipated event that takes place in Savannah each September. Jazz performers from around the world gather for concerts and free performances around the city, including on the bandstand at Forsyth Park. Be sure to check the lineup for this year and prepare for a fantastic weekend of live music in Savannah during the Savannah Jazz Festival!
Through late October, head down to River Street and the Plant Riverside District on the Savannah River to celebrate Oktoberfest in Savannah. Oktoberfest is a free, family-friendly event that includes German-style food vendors, bratwurst eating contests, wiener dog races (yes — with real wiener dogs!), live music, keg roll races, a beer garden with dozens of craft beer options, and more!
The Savannah Film Festival is one of the most anticipated fall events in Savannah, taking place between the end of October and the beginning of November. This film festival, hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design, connects aspiring student filmmakers with well-known directors, producers, and actors. Notable guests over the years have included Emily Blunt, Hugh Jackman, Sadie Sink, and Miles Teller. Tickets to screenings, panels, and other events can be purchased online.
Speaking of films — Georgia (and Savannah!) is an up-and-coming destination for filmmaking! If you're a movie buff, check out some of the films and TV shows that have been filmed in Savannah over the years before attending the SCAD Savannah Film Festival.
Phil the Park, formerly known as Picnic in the Park, is a beloved musical event in Savannah that is held every October. During this concert, chorus groups, musicians, and bands from across the city gather on the lawn at Forsyth Park to deliver one of the best outdoor concerts in Savannah!
While it's common for this event to feature various types of music, from jazz to rock, the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus always headlines the show. Around the park, you'll also find plenty of food trucks from local Savannah restaurants serving everything from delicious Texas-style BBQ plates to fried chicken, so be sure to grab a bite to eat while listening to the musicians perform.
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There isn't a better place to get in the Halloween spirit than Savannah. With tons of haunted cemeteries, houses filled with ghosts, and historic hotels throughout the city, Savannah is an ideal place for going on spooky ghost tours, haunted pub crawls, ghoulish trolley rides, and after-hours cemetery tours.
Ghost tours are actually one of the best things to do in Savannah regardless of the time of year — they're just better during the spooky season! Check out this list of the top ghost tours in Savannah to find the perfect tour for your October vacation in Savannah.
Unlike "haunted houses" in other cities that are temporarily set up for October and feature paid actors to spook you around every corner, Savannah's houses are truly haunted!
Whether you visit Savannah in the fall or during another season, paying a visit or going on a guided tour of Savannah's historic houses, like the Mercer-Williams House, the Andrew Low House, and the Sorrel Weed House, is a must-do activity. Many of these houses are also stops on walking tours, trolley tours, and ghost tours in Savannah.
Savannah is home to several haunted hotels in addition to its haunted houses. Even if you're staying in a vacation rental, we recommend exploring the lobby or walking past some of these historic properties to learn more about the city's local legends and haunts.
Marshall House Hotel is perhaps the most haunted hotel in Savannah — there is a resident ghost on the fourth floor (most notably in room 414). Other haunted hotels and inns in Savannah to check out include Olde Harbour Inn, Eliza Thompson House, and Hamilton-Turner Inn.
As the humid summer comes to a close and cooler breezes blow into town, head outside to enjoy the beautiful fall weather in Savannah!
Forsyth Park offers plenty of activities for locals and visitors, including beautiful gardens, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, and farmers' markets. It is also home to notable attractions like the Forsyth Park Fountain and Collins Quarter—one of the best brunch spots in Savannah.
Savannah's historic squares, like Ellis Square south of Bay Street and Oglethorpe Square next to the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters (one of the best museums in Savannah), are also fun to explore. These squares are beautifully manicured and feature unique monuments and memorials that pay tribute to this city's history and involvement in major events like the Revolutionary War and Civil War.
Though Savannah is a beautiful place to visit year-round, locals and visitors agree that autumn is one of the best times to visit the Hostess City. From fall-themed activities, like pumpkin patches and costume contests, to beautiful weather ideal for outdoor activities and dining at Savannah's famous restaurants and rooftop dining spots — you'll find plenty to do during a fall trip to Savannah!
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