Savannah River Boat Cruise

For $18.95 per person, this is a River Cruise we'd highly recommend skipping.  The Savannah River Boat Cruise takes you along the Savannah River while the captain gives you a history of the city during the time.  The part that is very disappointing is you can't really see much from the river.  Most of what you see, besides River Street, are a bunch of industrial portions of Savannah.  This is not a scenic ride at all, and if you stay in the inside portion of the boat, there is a funny smell there.  They offer dinner cruises as well, but with the smell that exists in the boat, we can't imagine it being too enjoyable of a dinner.

River Street Savannah

We were able to explore River Street in Savannah on Labor Day weekend when they were having a special event, including various food, drinks, arts, crafts and entertainment.  However, even when there isn't a holiday special going on, this area is still a pleasant area to walk down.  The path is full of various kitschy shops and restaurants.  It also offers a nice view of the Savannah River and at the end features the statue of the Waving Girl.

The Waving Girl statue depicts Florence Martus, who as legend has it, waved at all sailors coming in to port in Savannah in hopes that her lover would return.  When she was young, her lover departed at sea and she spent her whole life waiting for him, even though he never did come back.

Vic's On The River

Savannah is full of fine restaurant fare, so it's a shame we couldn't sample it all while we were there.  On our first night though, we were able to make a reservation at Vic's On The River, which made an absolutely delicious meal.  We ordered a Grilled Filet Mignon and a Brown Sugar Cured Double Cut Pork Chop, both of which were outstanding.  In addition to the food quality, the service was exceptional.  I'd also recommend that when making a reservation, request a window view of the river as that will only serve to enhance your experience.