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The Savannah Historic District, designated a National Historic Landmark District in 1966, spans roughly 1,300 acres bounded by East Broad Street, Gwinnett Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and the Savannah River. This historic core hosts several iconic performance venues and a vibrant mix of shops, restaurants, and hotels. Whether you’re catching a show or exploring the district’s rich architecture, we’ve got you covered with seating details, parking options, transit, and nearby stays and dining to make your visit seamless.
Key venues within or adjacent to the district include the Historic Savannah Theatre, Trustees Theatre (SCAD), Lucas Theatre for the Arts, and the Johnny Mercer Theatre inside the Savannah Civic Center. Each venue has its own character and seating capacity, so you can pick the best fit for your event and group size.
Parking is convenient but limited in the Historic District, with the Whitaker Street Parking Garage (~1,065 spaces) and Bryan Street Parking Garage (~497 spaces) serving many visitors. City garages and metered zones are nearby, and the Downtown DOT free shuttle, as well as CAT fixed-route buses and the Savannah Belles Ferry, provide easy transit options for travelers. When planning a stay, consider nearby hotels like Planters Inn, The DeSoto, and Hotel Bardo Savannah. For seasonal highlights, the Savannah Music Festival and major parades like St. Patrick’s Day bring additional crowd considerations to the district. Secure your seats and book accommodations through trusted partners for a smooth experience.
Nearby Hotels and Dining (Partner Recommendations)
Eating options near the district run from refined dining to casual eateries. We recommend checking affiliate partners for current openings and menus when you plan your visit.
Good to know
Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- The Savannah Historic District is a National Historic Landmark District designated in 1966 and covers about 1,300 acres bounded by East Broad Street, Gwinnett Street, Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, and the Savannah River.
- The Historic Savannah Theatre (222 Bull Street) seats about 525 people and has a published seating chart on its box-office page.
- Trustees Theater (SCAD) on Broughton Street seats approximately 1,100–1,105 seats (1,100 total seats per seating chart; 1,105 cited by Trustees/SCAD materials).
- Lucas Theatre for the Arts (32 Abercorn Street) has a capacity around 1,237–1,200 seats.
- Johnny Mercer Theatre, inside the Savannah Civic Center, seats 2,524.
- Parking in the Historic District includes the Whitaker Street Parking Garage (about 1,065 spaces) and Bryan Street Parking Garage (497 spaces), with meter zones and city garages nearby.
- The Downtown DOT free shuttle serves the Historic District; CAT fixed-route buses and the Savannah Belles Ferry provide additional transit options.
- Nearby hotels include Planters Inn (29 Abercorn Street), The DeSoto (15 East Liberty Street), and Mansion on Forsyth Park (700 Drayton Street), which has since rebranded as Hotel Bardo Savannah.
- Mansion on Forsyth Park was renamed to Hotel Bardo Savannah in recent years; this change has been covered by local outlets.
- Notable events in the district include Savannah’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (one of the largest in the U.S.) and the Savannah Music Festival, which uses venues like Lucas Theatre and Trustees Theater.