Top Rated Parks to Visit in Bluffton

"The courtyard is famous for it’s Forrest Gump bench scenes, and is right in the center of everything. Surrounded by cafes, theatres, and beautiful architecture, there is plenty to see and do here. Make sure to view the nine-foot statue of General James Oglethorpe, who founded Savannah in 1733."

"The heart of the city's outdoor life, Forsyth Park hosts a number of popular cultural events, including film screenings, sports matches,…"

"From the outside, Starland Yard appears to be a wall of repurposed shipping containers enclosing a small block of the city. Stepping into its entrance on 40th Street, however, reveals a family-friendly park complete with a rotation of local food trucks and live music, a bar, and a play area for dogs and kids complete with corn hole and giant Jenga. Check the website in advance for the food truck schedule, or rely on the park’s one brick-and-mortar restaurant, Pizzeria Vittoria, for wood-fired-pizza."

"Starland Yard is a fun outdoor park with a rotating cast of food trucks. Open a tab at the check-in booth, and you'll get a wristband you can use at all the food trucks as well as Vittoria Pizzeria, a permanent fixture; you get a separate wristband for drinks. This is the sort of place where you can make a whole day of it."

"Starland Yard is the local food truck park right in the heart of the Thomas Square / Starland neighborhood. With an outdoor bar, several TV’s to watch the game, and a multitude of picnic tables, you’ll have plenty of room to roam while enjoying the ever-changing variety of food trucks that stop by the yard."

"Located directly across from the Savannah Visitor Center, the Tricentennial Park consists of three museums and Battlefield Memorial Park. While the museums aren’t free, the battlefield is available for guests to enjoy without the cost of admission. We recommend reading about the Battle of Savannah before walking through the park."

"If you’re for what to see and you love museums, you should come to Tricentennial Park. This is one of Savannah’s greatest attractions and a great place for families to spend their weekend. There are three museums located here, and all of them help to solidify this city as one of the most beautiful places in America."

"Calhoun Square is a public square that was plotted in 1851 and named in honor of Vice President John C. Calhoun, a former senator from South Carolina. Today, it is Savannah's only public square that features all of its original intact buildings, home to beautiful Greek Revival-style historic homes and businesses. Visitors can view historic landmarks in the square such as the Massie Common School House, constructed in 1856, and the imposing Wesley Monumental United Methodist Church, which features beautiful Gothic architectural elements."

"One of many squares established after the Revolutionary War, Washington Square is an area reflecting its old history. Many of the houses in the surrounding area were once owned by people of historical importance."

"If you’ve ever read Midnight In the Garden of Good and Evil, then you must pay a visit to Monterey Square at the corner of Bull and Wayne Streets. The events and locations in this book are all real- including the famous Mercer-Williams House at the West end of the square. The house is available to tour most days and we definitely recommend it."

"s largest park sits Monterey Square, a shaded alcove that welcomes visitors to pause and check out the towering monument that pays homage to General Casimir Pulaski."

"During our morning walk we passed by many of Savannah’s historic homes, including the famous Mercer-Williams House. The house was built for General Hugh W. Mercer, great grandfather of singer/songwriter Johnny Mercer. In 1969, it was bought by Jim Williams who restored the house, as he would 50 others in Savannah."

"A major landmark on Lafayette Square is the lovely and stately house designed and built in 1848-49 for wealthy cotton merchant Andrew Low, which combines Grecian details with elements of the Italian Villa style and boasts one of Savannah's most stunning ironwork balconies. The shuttered piazza overlooks a beautiful brick-walled rear garden, and the front garden remains much as it did when first planted, with two hourglass-shaped flowerbeds. Handsome inside as well as outside, the house features spacious rooms decorated with beautiful plaster cornices and carved woodwork, which were host to several important visitors over the years, including English author William Thackeray and Confederate General Robert E. Lee."

"Located on Lafayette Square, the mansion is renowned as the former home of Girl Scout founder, Juliette Gordon Low. Andrew Low House offers one of Savannah’s finest collections of 19th-century furniture and artwork. Visitors will also love exploring the beautiful parterre garden."

"Originally the site of the Central Georgia Railway Headquarters, the Roundhouse Railroad Museum was considered to be the most up-to-date, revolutionary facility of its time. Handling freight, passengers, maintenance and manufacturing at this single location, the Railway Headquarters was an indispensable site for a number of years. After being abandoned in the 1960’s, several local enthusiasts worked to save the buildings from destruction and today the railway is a National Historic Landmark, a “Save America’s Treasures” Site, and Georgia’s State Railroad Museum."

"Located in Tricentennial Park, Georgia State Railroad Museum is a beautiful National Historic Landmark located at the old Central of Georgia Railway Savannah Shops and Terminal Facilities. With a fully operational turntable, you have the chance to explore historic railcars, experience the handcar, and go on guided tours."

"Right next to Savannah Children’s Museum and the Savannah History Museum is a railroad museum that exhibits a collection of restored trains from years to centuries past, as well as artifacts from Savannah’s railroading history."

"What: A part of the Telfair Museums complex, this historical art gallery was once a mansion built in 1818 by William Jay, and now showcases a plethora of American and European artwork, as well as two 19th century period rooms and some of the original family furnishings. Paintings, sculptures, works on paper…those who love the arts will enjoy a wander through this historical mansion. Highlights: Visiting the old mansion and seeing how the Governors once lived is interesting enough, but the permanent collections are seriously impressive too."

"You’ll get great value from your visit to the Telfair Museums!. With the purchase of one ticket, you gain access to all three museums and you can spread your visits out over a week. The Jepson Center opened in 2006 and houses many unique art exhibits and educational opportunities, with over 7,500+ square feet of gallery space."

"Another good reason to visit the Owen-Thomas house is that it’s operated by Telfair Museums, who also run the Telfair Academy and the Jepson Center, more on which below, and you can purchase a ticket with access to all three at a discounted price, saving yourself a bit of money."

"When on the search for the perfect restaurant for a bridal party, the atmosphere is key and the Andaz Savannah goes above and beyond what a local hotel is asked to be. As a host to one of the city’s more trendy restaurants, 22 Square is located inside of the Andaz on Barnard St. 22 Square restaurant and bar reinvents classic southern dishes to satisfy anyone’s comfort food craving in an elegant way. Opening each day with a breakfast buffet, fresh baked goods, and signature espressos, this location starts strong and stays that way throughout each day."

"Savannah is known for it's grid layout throughout the city that makes room for twenty-two squares!. Each square has it's own personality that makes it a little different from the next. These squares are perfect for branding shoots or even a wedding!"