Savannah Chamber

22 SAVANNAHCHAMBER.COM Downtown NATIONAL HISTORIC LANDMARK DISTRICT From Broughton Street lofts to Jones Street brownstones, this 2.2-square-mile district boasts secret gardens, art galleries, shops, cafés, museums and a tightly knit community of urban dwellers. EASTERN WHARF Rising on the east end of Savannah's Riverfront, this walkable community is home to the Thompson Savannah hotel, luxury townhomes, apartments and a large park that often hosts live music and other events. Additional residences, retail, rest- aurants and more are expected to join the mix later this year. VICTORIAN DISTRICT This diverse neighborhood flows from the Historic District south of Gwinnett Street and is studded with two- and three- story houses as ornate as wedding cakes. College students and urbane families can find convenient living near Forsyth Park at the heart of downtown. THOMAS SQUARE /STARLAND DISTRICT This section of town — a haven for local artists and musicians and packed with the city's best indie boutiques, cafés and shops — has piqued the interest of preservation buffs because of its ueen Anne, Greek Revival and Craftsman-style homes. BALDWIN PARK This enclave of early 20th-century wood-frame and brick single-family homes and picturesque promenades is one of Savannah's most recent "it" neighborhoods. Once you move in, you'll be welcomed with open arms into this community- conscious residential area. Midtown ARDSLEY PARK-CHATHAM CRESCENT Savannahs first suburb, laid out in around a series of squares and pocket parks, maintains a refined air with stately homes while managing to exude a family-focused atmosphere. It's the kind of idyllic neighborhood where parents still walk or bike their kids to nearby schools and cafés. PARKSIDE Named for its proximity to the Beaux Arts-inspired Daffin Park, this charming area radiates hometown warmth and familiarity. Families and sports teams can be found tossing baseballs, kicking soccer balls and throwing Frisbees across the green every day of the week, and the annual neighborhood-wide yard sale is a treasure hunter's paradise. M I C H A E L S C H A L K V I S I T S A V A N N A H L I V I N G H E R E

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