4. FEED YOUR CREATIVE SOUL IN THE STARLAND DISTRICT Despite the citywide wonder and beauty of Savannah , and all its endless opportunities for exploration, you could make a strong case for spending an entire weekend in the Starland District . One of Savannah’s most creative and trendsetting communities, Starland has become the heart and soul of the city’s creative community, thanks to its open-armed approach to those who love art and culture, especially when it’s a bit quirky. Options for lodging include intimate boutiques that retain Savannah’s inimitable style. B&B Zia Gianna offers a chef-driven breakfast each morning, in a renovated Victorian home built in 1899 that balances historical and modern luxury. For an intimate, sophisticated escape without children or pets, book The Galloway House Inn , which proudly promotes the neighborhood’s restaurants, bars, and bookstores like E. Shaver, Bookseller , a haven for literary history buffs in a beautifully maintained 1840s-era building. For a uniquely artsy overnight experience, consider the Sacred Tower room at The Isetta Inn , where the round walls are painted like a dreamy cloudscape, and glow-in-the-dark stars hang above a rope-suspended bed. In a city famous for its food and drinks, Savannah’s Starland District serves up the goods, letting you base your dining experience on your mood. There are can’t-miss spots like Foxy Loxy Cafe , which has fine Tex-Mex cuisine from sausage scramble burritos to chipotle chicken tacos, plus exceptional coffee. Similarly, indie in its epicurean exploits is Brochu’s Family Tradition , serving excellent raw seafood (especially oysters), but also a whole chicken dinner that serves it fried, charred, and salad-ed with biscuits, and an impressively affordable wine list. If a bakery and supper club – illuminated by natural sunlight and surrounded by flowers and hand-drawn sketches – is your preference, Flora and Fauna is your happy place. If it’s liquid refreshment and competitive fun you seek, try Moodright’s , a divey analog gamer’s paradise of pool tables, bowling alleys, and bingo nights. Fans of tiki cocktails should wander over to Lone Wolf Lounge , a 2025 semifinalist for the James Beard Foundation’s Outstanding Bar award, where the decor includes wood-paneled walls and checkerboard floors, and events range from karaoke to music-inspired wine-paired dinners. The walkable and welcoming area is near the Historic District and Victorian District , offering easy connectivity and convenient access for those seeking nearby adventure. Discover beautiful ceremonial and spiritual artwork, from ceramic to wood and metal, at the Savannah African Art Museum . If you’re visiting near the start of the month, check out Starland First Fridays , where a number of local businesses like the lovably funky Starland Strange and Bazaar – a boutique shop mixed with an ice cream parlor – host events and offer specials for those strolling the district for the latest and zaniest creative craftwork. 24 #EXPLOREGEORGIA
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