FreeForsyth Park
Savannah's big park at the south end of the Historic District: 30 acres of lawns, oaks hung with Spanish moss and wide paved paths that lead to the famous white fountain. Bring a picnic and let the toddler run.
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United States · Updated October 2026
Is Savannah stroller-friendly?
It depends—bring both.
Yes, mostly: Savannah's grid of 22 shady squares is flat and made for slow strolling, but River Street's cobbles and the steep old stairs down to it call for the carrier.
67/100stroller score
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Here's what worked for other parents in Savannah
Bring the stroller for
- Forsyth Park — 30 acres of wide paved paths, lawns and the famous fountain
- Bull Street squares — flat, shady and full of benches all the way from City Hall to Forsyth Park
- Savannah Belles Ferry — a free, ADA-accessible boat ride across the river
Use a carrier for
- River Street — old stone-block paving along the whole riverfront
- Factors Walk and the river stairs — steep steps and narrow walkways on the bluff
- Older sidewalks in the residential squares — brick lifted by oak roots
The Historic District is about a mile square and almost completely flat, and walking from square to square under the live oaks down to Forsyth Park is the best thing to do here with a stroller. Older sidewalks are brick, and tree roots lift them in places, so bigger wheels help. The exception is the riverfront: River Street sits about 40 feet below Bay Street, paved with old stone blocks, and the shortcuts down are steep stone stairs. Plan to use a ramp or switch to the carrier there. The free DOT shuttle and the free river ferry are both ADA-accessible, which makes tired-legs days easy. Summers are hot and sticky, so walk early and late.
How Savannah scores
Seven things that actually matter when you're pushing 12kg of baby + stroller through a foreign city.
Smooth Surfaces
20% weight
6/10
Flatness
20% weight
9/10
Public Transit
12% weight
6/10
Elevators & Ramps
12% weight
5/10
Family Facilities
12% weight
6/10
Space & Comfort
12% weight
6/10
Family Welcome
12% weight
8/10
Where to stay
Neighborhoods that work for families
Best for families
Savannah Historic District
Stay between the river and Forsyth Park and you can walk everywhere, nap back at the hotel and use the free DOT shuttle and ferry. Many inns are old townhouses, so ask about stairs and lifts.
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Beach base
Tybee Island
For a beach-first trip: beach hotels and condos close to the sand, with Savannah a 30-minute drive away for a day of squares and the riverfront.
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Budget pick
Pooler
Chain hotels with pools and free parking near the airport, about 20 minutes from downtown. Good value if you have a car.
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Space & kitchen
Family apartments & carriage houses
A kitchen, laundry and a separate room for naps. Restored carriage houses and garden apartments in the Historic District are the classic Savannah stay.
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Book a ground-floor room or one with a lift: plenty of historic inns have steep stoops and stairs. Spring weekends and the week of St. Patrick's Day sell out early.
Things to do
Activities that work with a baby
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Square-hopping down Bull Street
Walk from City Hall on Bay Street south through the squares (Johnson, Wright, Chippewa, Madison, Monterey) to Forsyth Park. It's flat and shady, with benches every block, and makes a nap-friendly loop.
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Savannah Belles Ferry
A free public ferry across the Savannah River to Hutchinson Island, running 7am to 10pm. The ferries are ADA-compliant, the ride is short, and it's the cheapest boat trip you'll ever give a toddler.
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FreeRiver Street & the riverfront
Shops, candy stores and river views along the old cotton warehouses. Big ships passing are a hit with small kids. The street is paved with old stone blocks and sits below a bluff, so come down by a ramp, not the stairs.
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Kid favorite
Old Town Trolley hop-on hop-off
A 90-minute narrated loop of the Historic District with 16 stops and a trolley about every 20 minutes. It's the easy way to cover ground in the heat, and you can hop off at Forsyth Park or River Street.
Under-4s ride freeCheck availability
Walk the squares in the morning while it's cool, then hop on the free DOT shuttle when legs give out. Its two loops stop every ten minutes at 18 stops around the Historic District.
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Beyond the city
Easy day trips
Tybee Island
Savannah's beach, 18 miles east along Highway 80: a long sandy shore, a pier and a laid-back beach town. Dogs and glass are banned on the beach. In high summer, go early for parking.
30 min drive
Fort Pulaski National Monument
A big brick Civil War fort with a moat, on the road to Tybee. Kids love the cannons and tunnels, and there are walking trails with marsh views. Easy to combine with a beach afternoon.
25 min drive
There's no easy public transport to Tybee with a baby, so plan on a car (bring your own car seat if you're using rideshares). Leave early on summer weekends to beat the traffic on Highway 80.
Quick answers
Yes — Savannah scores 67/100 on our stroller scale. Yes, mostly: Savannah's grid of 22 shady squares is flat and made for slow strolling, but River Street's cobbles and the steep old stairs down to it call for the carrier.
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Travel Essentials for Savannah with Kids
What to book before your family trip
Old Town Trolley Savannah
›Hop-on hop-off narrated tour with 16 stops and a trolley about every 20 minutes. Under-4s ride free; strollers must fold and ride at the front.
Under 4 free
Savannah riverboat cruise
›A sit-down cruise on the Savannah River past the riverfront and the cargo ships. It's an easy way to see River Street without pushing over its stone paving.
Sit-down sightseeing
💡 Tip: Savannah/Hilton Head airport is about 20 minutes from downtown. Downtown, the free DOT shuttle (ADA-compliant, every 10 minutes, 7am–7pm weekdays and 10am–6pm weekends) and the free Savannah Belles Ferry cover most of what you need. Rideshares won't have car seats, so bring your own.
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