Why Savannah, Georgia is The Most Magical Place to Celebrate Christmas

Savannah transforms into a magical holiday destination with festive decorations and activities.

Ahh, Savannah. You beautiful city, you. Every year around the holidays you adorn yourself with the most festive and downright beautiful accoutrements in order to inspire and wow all your residents and visitors. You truly are an enchanting place during the holidays. So enchanting, in fact, that we've created a list explaining why you're the most magical place to celebrate Christmas.

Savannah truly is a magical city year-round, but once the holidays hit, something inexplicable happens.

Businesses and residences start to put up decorations, showcasing their love of the holidays, and everywhere you look there is spectacular décor highlighting the holiday.

Everyone in Savannah shows their holiday spirit one way or another.

You’ll be hard pressed to walk a block in this city without Christmas cheer floating through the air.

Whether it be downtown, admiring all the twinkling lights…

Or taking a festive carriage ride through the square.

There is a little something for everyone peppered throughout the city.

Take in the Nutcracker at the Lucas Theater…

Or feast your eyes on the gorgeous poinsettia tree in the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.

A holiday river boat ride might help get you into a Christmas mood.

Or jumping on the Holly Jolly Trolley Tour which features caroling and perusing holiday decorations at some of the most historical landmarks in the city.

No matter what you choose to do while you’re in Savannah for Christmas, there is no doubt that it will be a magical adventure.

Have you ever visited Savannah during Christmastime? We'd love for you to share your photos and stories! Otherwise, if you're ready to keep exploring Georgia this holiday, check out Have An Old World Christmas At This Charming Historic Village In Georgia.

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