Exploring Savannah, Georgia
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
- Savannah might be the prettiest downtown in the nation!
For this video, I took Route 17 South from South Carolina and crossed over the Savannah River into downtown Savannah, Georgia, one of the prettiest and most historical cities in the entire country, and certainly one of the finest cities in the south. The goal was to record the best parts of downtown Savannah, and to showcase some historical neighborhoods. It was a pretty day - around 58 degrees. It was Monday, January 4, 2021, and it was getting close to dusk - at around 4 pm.
Savannah was established way back in 1773, and back then it was the state capital. It served as a middle ground between the deep south and the Carolinas, and was used as a buffer to protect the Carolinas from Spanish Florida and French Louisiana.
Tons of people come from all over to check out the history here. Downtown Savannah has one of the largest national historical landmark districts in the nation. More than 40% of buildings inventoried in Savannah have architectural or historical significance. Some say Savannah is the most important architectural city in the nation.
The city was originally designed with six interconnected wards, all built around central squares, which you’ll see throughout the tour of downtown. The way they laid out the city is very rhythmic, and there are lots of layers and tons of details. You could do a whole video on the different architectural styles found in downtown Savannah. Georgian, Gothic Revival, Greek Revival and a modern style permeate the greater downtown area.
I found downtown Savannah to be very clean. In fact, while walking around at night, I wandered into one of the city’s 22 squares. It was flawless. There wasn’t a single homeless person or panhandler in sight, which is very rare in central gathering points in today’s modern American cities. The only trash I saw happened to be discarded pandemic masks. There were actually quite a few of them lying about.
Here’s what Savannah’s Bank of America looks like. Here’s an example of one of its downtown churches. Both are really wonderful to look at.
This is Broughton St which serves as Savannah’s main commercial corridors. While exploring downtown, I happened across a retail outlet which embodies today’s southern style. I liked this outfit in particular. And for youth, there’s this hip, handsome ensemble.
This is East River Street, another historical part of downtown Savannah. It lies on the banks of the Savannah River. This was originally home to cotton warehouses. Now, it’s filled with boutique shopping, artist studios, galleries, pubs and restaurants.
While out on my nightly adventure here, I ate at Tubby’s. I enjoyed the best cheesy grits I’ve ever had, they were perfectly cheesy. And the hush puppies were the softest hush puppies I ever tasted. You never know what boats you’ll see passing by here.
#savannah #georgia
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This channel is about America!
The best video on this topic!
Here's my entire Unboxing America Series: czcams.com/play/PLq-_cmf3H6yqgM1vGG305six5T7dqGURF.html
Thanks for a trip down memory lane for me. I grew up in Savannah.
I was stationed in the Army in Savannah back in 1984 loved the city
All those trees and foliage throwing shadows everywhere; it's easy to see why artists and photographers love this city!
Seeing all that beautiful green in the dead of winter makes me happy. Thank you.
I know it's awesome!
Unbelievably sweet! I love this city. Thank you for this and all the lovely tours you take us on. My favorite late night pass time - get in and go for a ride with Nick. I love it! 😁
The most relaxing vacation I had was touring Savannah and staying at Tybee Island.
Such a beautiful city! Hope to live there one day
This tour video is one of the best on this channel
I agree
These dash board tours are so fun. Keep this up! And don't forget to give the passenger seat to mr. Mappy
He's in the back where he can't annoy me so much
@@NickJohnson
They are better without the music. I like your narrative better.
I can smell history here
The only city I would leave Florida for period ❤
Florida is such a dump. I want to leave
The best historical place so beautiful and calmed
Love downtown Savannah GA!
My wife and I are Canadian but she grew up in Indiana. We did our honeymoon in Savannah 2014 loved it. Hoped to live there one day
Cool robert!
Hey
I live in Savannah I was born and raised here. My ancestors came here from England in 1754. Thanks for the video.
Wow cool!
Same my grandpa Ukrainian my grandma traditional southern been there since 1690...
Lol yea right
@@unitedlibertypaper3578 sure lol
@@bigbillybadass okay, what’s your lineage then if you do not believe me? 😹 weak
one of my absolute favorite cities
Looks pretty
Looks pretty
I've been to Savannah and can confirm it's very pretty.
It's a gorgeous city and so much to see. I love Savannah!
@@mrscharity I love savannah as well! Let's go check it out together 😏
I'm glad the area is still so charming and clean, Nick. Good pick, do more like these.
Ok Glenn I'll try
One of the many great historical cities in the U.S., I had family that use to live there, amazing food, people, rich in history, Spanish moss trees, sabal palms and so much more, love from a Virginian and thank you Mr.Johnson for your videos you have no idea how much I love your channel:). I reckon I’ll visit this lovely city again in the near future:).
Aww as always ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@@NickJohnson ☺️
Im living here.. Savannah!!! Yes one of the finest..
Do you recommend living there?
@@jayros4269 He gave it a glowing review. I think he likes the place.
@@jayros4269 im living here and contented with the life here and even the salary rate, if youre from big cities especially from ny or cali you might be surprised and disappointed by the salary here but you can find a place here where you will be surprised also how cheap it is so its like balanced. This is a place that is laid back.
@@dashikideshawn9683 I'm living in a big city but definitely looking for a change. What are the people like?
@@jayros4269 southern hospitality experience my friend, you will have a good experience here for sure. But as i said cost of living is lower so dont expect for a higher salary as well. Laid back, simple yet fun. Especially if you love eating
WOW!!! This reminds me of Old Town Alexandria, Virgina.
I love the greenery/trees and the old architecture that's been well maintained and repurposed. I especially like that part by the river.
Nice, you came to my home town. Got some nice views of Downtown Savannah too. Spring is the most beautiful time of the year around here. The azaleas bloom & the weather is normally pleasant. The only downfall would be the pollen. Hope you come back soon, & relax. We specialize in hospitality!
Beautiful, the trees are awesome!
They really are Jim!
Well, damn you drove right through my neighborhood. Great tour!
Wave next time
Another great video Nick gives me hope. Lets all pray this covid situation ends sooner than later love to see a place like this
Lovely town, glad you got to visit!
me too!
Gorgeous place! Thanks Nick🙃🙂
Hope you enjoyed it - btw I'm in Portsmouth right now. LOVE IT! I can see Maine from across the river.
I'm waving at you right now,..do you see me😅🤣 and what crazy person comes to New England in March haha
Yay - Savannah! Thank you.
I knew you'd like it
Nice video from out of a Car. Looks like i'm driving around there myself.
Great tour through there, Nick. Savannah is in my top 5 to visit next, so Thanks so much! It's beautiful. Can't wait!
Ok it's pretty but expensive too!
I love Savannah! 😁
Savannah is simply amazing.
I love Savannah it’s much nicer than Charleston. I lived in South Carolina from 2008-2013. I liked it there but it was culture shock at first coming from south Orange County California Lol
indeed....charelston has always been a certain "snobatorium" attitude i jst disliked a great deal
Looks like Asheville on steroids.
So pretty there. I believe I am getting the vapors🙂👍
Nick, you’re finally showing a video of my stomping grounds. I am in Savannah once or twice a year for fun or romantic getaways with my wife. Funny story - I booked a B&B on one of the historic squares a few years back planning to propose to my then girlfriend. I got down on one knee asked her to marry me, and of course she said yes. We hugged and kissed and looked over to the other side of the Square where a carriage was pulling up. A dude gets out with his girlfriend, gets down on one knee, and proposes to her. Weird, right? In all of my life I’ve only may be seen one other proposal yet here was one happening 60 seconds after I did it. I bet that happens often in Savannah, But the same square at the same time?
So are you still together?
@@NickJohnson Yeah. This one is a keeper.
Damn he outdid you with the carriage 😂
finally, a flourish and beautiful city
FinAlly!
I really appreciate that you drove through some of our less visited squares. So many people stick to the Bull/Abercorn area and don't enjoy the more residential squares on the outer edges of downtown.
Looks like a cool place to live.
I would like for you to tour Athens Georgia , that's where my parents were from...💜
Ok Naomi good idea
@@NickJohnson Thanks Nick!
Love the trees
This is a beautiful city 🌻
Ga. Is a nice state.
This Carolina girl is going to Savannah in the next few weeks for a short vacation. I can hardly wait to explore and eat!
You'll love it
My hometown! Tubby's is amazing. If your come back during warmer months, I recommend trying Leopold's Ice Cream on Broughton Street (Downtown)
Thanks for posting! I was visiting Savannah at pretty much the same exact time! It's nice seeing a video of the city from the same time I was there. I stopped in on 1/3 for lunch at Moon River, walked around, went to Tubby's for dinner, then left for St. Augustine for a couple days. I was back in Savannah 1/6-1/10. I love it there! I am working on moving there. Hopefully in a couple weeks.
The one place I regret leaving born and raised and now I live in California
@@mrbrainchild7637 yeah I can understand that the schools there were ok depending on what school you went to like Windsor forest high school it was not that bad
I'm from california...it's too expensive here....what do you miss or regret about leaving Savannah?
@@day_dreamer_ tbh pretty much everything it was my home
Very charming
Love this channel!!!
I sure would love to take a tour of the homes interior.
Driving our parents car home from Florida we spent the night in Savannah...April 2020. Most everything was shut down. We stayed at a hotel on the river, walked for miles on almost empty streets and enjoyed take out from one of the very few open restaurants. Best memory of 2020.
Thanks for uploading this video. I went to Savannah a few years ago for a quick work trip. Unfortunately, I only had a night to check out the city. It’s beautiful and I hope to make it back.
One day Ernesto!
"Life is like a box of chocolates" happened here. Yep, this is where Forest Gump sat on a bench in front of one of the 22 "squares" in Savannah. I live in Texas and have driven here twice. Love this city. Next time try eating at "The Boar's Head" down by the river! One of the items on my bucket list is to go back, rent a bicycle, and drive around all 22 squares! You did good ,Nick!
thanks to you I will never need to cross the pond to visit the states! plane companies are grateful...thanks for your videos! can't wait for more!
Try Florida--- Gulf of Mexico!
Love the mossy tree limbs look that drapes over many of the downtown streets.
live oak
Many spiders hang from those.
@@PAULY-P Eek!
I love the Hilton head airport. Spent the night there one time
Charleston and Savannah are alike but different in a way. Both are very beautiful and historic cities on the ocean 👍🏽
Savannah and Charleston are sister cities. This might help explain a few things
@@dstanhope Very familiar and have family in both cities.
Downtown Savannah and Pooler are definetly the top Shopping/Eating/Entertainment places on Georgia's coast.
It's so cool there -what's your favorite neighborhood?
Looks great. Next time we visit my mother-in-law in NC we'll have to go into GA and visit Savannah.
What a bliss 🧡
What a lovely journey 💚
Wow - what a beautiful ride! I love seeing those huge Live Oaks growing right along those residential streets. You'd think they couldn't fit - but they do! What music is playing in the background?
What a beautiful State!
Georgia! I'm thinking if it wasn't for this State!
The Government wouldn't be able to help the American people! This is consider a Hero State!
It sure has many beautiful homes it reminds me a little bit of Las Vegas NM.
Historical Homes! I
Would love to visit someday! And also would love to check out the university!
What is there to do?
And what kind of job are offered there?
The food looks great!
Yum! Yum!
Thanks for sharing!
I used to live an hour south of Savannah.It’s a beautiful city that’s for sure.❤️💖♥️
Hinesville?
I live nearby great video! Local guide approval!!
Love Savannah. Visit there as many times as I can. (From Atlanta area)
Seems like a nice city my uncle and his family take vacations here every year I see why now.
Beautiful southern city.
And it’s a black city
Sure does look pretty..and near perfect weather in the middle of winter too, wow! Currently in the northeast, born and raised here. Bf is trying to persuade me to move to GA, this is one of the cities we're looking at. Unfortunately I'm not completely sold on moving this far from home. If anyone has any insight to the region, I'd really appreciate it! Great shots you captured, Nick!
It's nice. Not as fast as atlanta but not slow either. There are beautiful neighborhoods but like anywhere else, it definitely has high crime areas. Overall the people are nice and there are things to do. It has an international airport so a flight to your hometown shouldn't be an issue.
Looks nice, calm and VERY expensive to live in those areas. I'd live there in a heart beat. Beautiful Nick. 👍😁
I think to live it would be challenging
@@NickJohnson 🤔
Great video of West, East & River Streets. Magical place. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil was filmed in Savannah which captured the underlying mystery of this city.
I love Savannah! Been there many times, and walked to all 22 squares. Midnight In The Garden Of Good And Evil is what originally sparked my interest. After reading that book, I just had to go. I was hooked after my first visit!
Ahhh freemasons..not nice
I really hope you bought that hip outfit to wear on your next Unboxing Nick!
It is phat, Mappy, phat!
Beautiful! Thank you. I notice the gracious oaks, but missing from commercial areas. Odd. The locals seem to really respect and love their city.
The city was designed very specifically. In the old plans, only certain lots were allowed for commercial, civid, and religious services. The lots were small and they don't have parking. Now commercial areas are more mixed and can operate at any block or road.
For those who are against "gentrification", this city was a ghetto until about the mid 1960s when things started to change. Savannah used to be called "the beautiful lady with the dirty face." They used to have a driving tour of the city because it wasn't yet the kind of city you would want to walk around in. A lot of money has been spent here by people who restored these beautiful homes.
Huh? So the people you refused to educate and give good jobs to you kicked out so you can feel safe? Typical yt cowards
@@bigbillybadasswhy is it other peoples job to babysit them 🤷🏾. That’s saying your not capable of self autonomy by omission
It's the same as in Manchester UK. I could predict almost what is at the end of the road!
I am originally from Columbus, GA and consider the Savannah area a step 🚶♂️ up in many ways. Before the pandemic, millions of tourists were visiting and unlike Columbus, it didn't need any fancy rides or so-called attractions just history, the culture, and the surrounding areas such as Tybee Island and Jekyll Island. I admit though Savannah is the first area I have ever seen where you have a nice block at one corner and go down the street and its third world 🌎. Beyond the good and bad, Savannah is historically and financially important to Georgia and I personally respect the city alot.
I love the architecture
What a great place. Looks very relaxed.
Nice place! Thanks for the ride!
So beautiful I'm looking into to moving to Savannah from Knoxville
Thanks Nick NOW I WANT TO MOVE TO Georgia! 😆
Come on down 🙂
Or up…
Very nice state with nice people.
I like the music!
Awesome 👌
Beautiful my cousin lives in Atlanta
Savannah Georgia is beautiful I wonder what's it like living there
Challenging
Pretty !
Savannah is pretty awesome, but between SCAD buying everything not nailed down and Air B&B people housing is impossible to find and every year theres less and less availability. In 10 years I doubt there will be anyone living north of 37th street it'll probably all be short term rentals and academic buildings. The city had talked about imposing new regulations on short term housing. Hope it goes through. I get it's a historic/tourist city but people are still trying to live there. The locals are a part of what makes Savannah awesome
Hi Nick loving the videos as always 😃
Looks like a nice neighborhood.. Love these videos 📹 ty for taking me places I'll probably never go. 👍
Maybe one day!
Absolutely beautiful
what a lovely part of the world.. :)
(nearly as nice as the british countryside here).
Lord I miss Savannah...most of it.
Hi Nick I hope it was a Relaxing Trip & I Decided to live in New Zealand but I am going to Take care of my mother first Nick. 😇💓💖
Great choice to hang out on January.
Love it!
It's a bit like recency Cheltenham in the UK....or Bath,or Clifton Bristol...
@@crowhomestead7552 add Edinburgh to that list..
@@crowhomestead7552 did you see more after your fringe was cut?
@@crowhomestead7552 having your hair cut is not so bad...worse things happen at sea..
Established in 1733, not 1773.
Where do you get your music for the songs at the end of the videos it sounds really good
CZcams audio library Adrienne!
Os melhores videos...e a trilha sonora tambem e muito, boa.
Moved to Savannah from New Orleans 4 yrs ago. Savannah is a great city if you like to take things slowwww. Nice beautiful city, nice people, little traffic, but boring after a few years.
But I guess the last part can go for a lot of places
They have a very strict historical commission.
Who knew Menlo Park area of California looks soo much like Savanna!!
Who knew