Is the food better in Charleston or Savannah?

Try Mrs. Wilkes Dining Room and the Olde Pink House, inside an elegant 18th-century mansion. Visit either and you'll see why Savannah's nickname of The Hostess City of the South is well deserved. The winner: Charleston for food, Savannah for drinks and nightlife.



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Both have an extensive history, beaches nearby, and plantations to visit (though Charleston has more beaches and more plantations). Savannah's downtown is more walkable and feels immersed in nature. Charleston's is bigger, so there's more to do, but it'll take much longer if you plan on walking.

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Charleston and Savannah are both known for their mild, humid climates — there isn't really a notable difference between the weather in both cities. The summers are hot and muggy, with temperatures reaching 90°F. Overall, winters are mild, but both cities experience a few cold snaps with average lows around 40°F.

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Savannah's beauty is bursting throughout the city. Between the Spanish moss and live oak trees to historic architecture and marsh views, the city is full of sites you simply cannot miss. Grab your camera and head to the most photographed places in Savannah on your next visit.

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Most Savannah itineraries you'll find online are probably for 3 days in Savannah. And it's true that you *can* squeeze all the highlights into just 3 days, to either fit into a long weekend, or to tack on to a longer vacation that also includes Charleston or Hilton Head.

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I recommend spending 4.5 days in Charleston and 3.5 in Savannah: Day 1: Downtown Charleston. Day 2: Cypress Gardens & Folly Beach. Day 3: Boone Hall Plantation & Sullivan's Island.

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Savannah is an extremely walkable city that is perfect for strolling, but sometimes it's nice to give your feet a rest and take a ride through the city. Adventurers – this one's for you! Make the most of your vacation with these fabulous ways to get around Savannah.

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Charleston, South Carolina has to be one of the worlds most walkable cities! This historical city which boasts some of the prettiest streets, which has some glorious old houses, has charm and beauty in bucket loads. One can off course take a mini bus tour which allows one to view some of the glories on view.

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CHARLESTON, S.C. (Holy City Sinner) – Food & Wine magazine recently published a list of the Best Cities for Food in the U.S., and Charleston was named 7th best in the country.

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Savannah's very walkable, so no matter where you stay, you can easily see all 3 places during your visit. View our interactive map to get more perspective on the distances. City Market is one of the most-visited attractions in Savannah, GA, featuring artists working in their lofts and exhibiting works for sale.

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