If you're planning to tour Savannah's Historic District, City Market is a great place to start. Spread out across four blocks, the open-air marketplace features restored warehouses sheltering everything from restaurants to boutiques to art galleries. When you're not shopping, listening to live music or enjoying a casual bite to eat, simply sit and people-watch: past visitors said this area is great for resting weary feet and taking in the Savannah scene. Plus, City Market is also home base for trolley and carriage tours, so if you need to kill time before or after your tour, you'll find plenty to see and do here.

Recent travelers said City Market was a great place for a leisurely stroll or a relaxing break from sightseeing with plenty of seating in the shade. This area is also home to several bars, so keep this in mind if you're here in the evening: some visitors said the market can get a bit rowdy. 

You'll find City Market less than a mile southeast of River Street. Because of its heavy pedestrian traffic, City Market is best reached by foot. You can also take a CAT bus; all routes except Nos. 6, 12 and 20 stop here. Each of the businesses within City Market operate on their own hours; check the market's website for more information on individual businesses and to find out more about special events.