For Day 3 of Savannah, we recommend walking through more of the historic district.
Skip breakfast and plan your morning around Mrs. Wilkes’ Dining Room, a unique and must-visit restaurant in Savannah. It is only open for lunch on weekdays, so pick this day accordingly. Although lunch starts at 11am, we recommend getting in line at 10am. Using this strategy, we waited 90 minutes for lunch, but it was absolutely worth it. This is a historic lodging room that turned restaurant, and Mrs. Wilkes’ family is continuing the tradition. They seat you at communal tables with strangers, and then every southern food you can imagine is placed in front of you, family style, including biscuits, fried chicken, and Okra. Too many to name. Take some, pass it along, and enjoy as much as you would like. You will leave quite full, which is why we recommend skipping breakfast. On the way out, you’ll pay a fixed lunch fee, cash or check only, at the register.
While planning around this unique experience, we recommend strolling around the rest of historic Savannah, including Chippewa Square (featured in Forrest Gump), Lafayette Square, and other house museums. The Flannery O’Connor Home Museum and the Mercer Williams House (from Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil) make good afternoon stops.
Finish working off your meal by walking around Forsyth Park and admiring the fountain, that is pictured at the top of this post.
If you are thinking of enjoying any theater or comedy, this is a great evening to schedule it. We went to a improv comedy show at Front Porch Improv, and it was fantastic.
If you are in Front Porch Improv’s neighborhood a little early, take a walk down Bull Street, through the Starland district, a hip neighborhood with many independent shops and galleries. If you are lucky enough to be there on a first Friday, you’ll find the Sulfur Studios Street Fair & Art Market.
Check out our other Savannah Itineraries to see what to do.