VISITING Savannah · The Hostess City
Visiting Savannah with toddlers and little kids: the plan.
The Children’s Museum and Railroad Museum share Tricentennial Park, so one stop covers a morning. Here’s a day or two, with nap time built in.
Top 4 can’t-miss spots
#1Tricentennial Park, 655 Louisville Rd.
Savannah Children’s Museum
The outdoor Exploration Station is open Wed–Sun 9am–3pm.
$16 each
See it in the guide→
#2Tricentennial Park, 655 Louisville Rd.
Georgia State Railroad Museum
Admission includes the STEAM Center.
Kids $14Adults $20
See it in the guide→
#3Midtown, 2002 Bull St.
Bull Street Library
Saturday Storytime is at 11am.
FreeIndoor
See it in the guide→
#4Wilmington Island, 50 Johnny Mercer Blvd.
Islands Library
Baby Storytime is Wednesday at 10:30.
FreeIndoor
See it in the guide→
Nap breaks built in
One day or two in Savannah
A couple of big stops, a real lunch and a nap in the middle. Tap a stop for the full listing.
If you have one day
MORNINGSavannah Children’s MuseumOpen at 9 · Tricentennial Park, 655 Louisville Rd. · $16 per person
LUNCHThe Pirates’ HouseBuffet until 3 · Historic District · Kids’ meal $6.50–$10.50NAPBack to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
AFTER NAPForsyth ParkPlayground time · Historic District · FreeIf you have two days
Day 1 is the one-day plan above. Day 2:
MORNINGOatland Island Wildlife CenterOpens at 10 · East Savannah, 711 Sandtown Rd. · $5 kids, $7 adultsLUNCHCollins Quarter at ForsythPatio brunch · Forsyth ParkNAPBack to the hotel for nap. If your little one sleeps best in the car, take a loop.
AFTER NAPGeorgia State Railroad MuseumTrains until 4 · Tricentennial Park, 655 Louisville Rd. · $14 kids, $20 adultsWhere to stay
Kid-friendly areas near the big attractions
Pick the area by the stops you’ll make most, then plan around nap.
DOWNTOWNTricentennial ParkThree museums in one park.Near Savannah Children’s Museum and Georgia State Railroad Museum
Eat
Easy restaurants near the big stops
Kids’ menus, quick service and a short drive from the attractions. Prices come from each restaurant’s own menu.
Plan B
Rainy-day backup plan
If the forecast turns, swap the outdoor stop for one of these. More options: indoor play places in Savannah.
Before you go
Practical tips
Parking, strollers, changing tables and the best times to go.
Weather
The Children’s Museum has outdoor sections and closes in inclement weather; call ahead.
Visiting in November or December?
Santa and Christmas lights in Savannah
If your trip lands in the holiday season, these two pages have the dates, prices and booking links.
On a budget
Free and cheap wins for visitors
Spend less without skipping the good stuff.
This week
Happening while you’re here
This week’s top events in Savannah. The full list, with hours and the forecast, is on the this-week page.
#1Sat 2–5pm
Trick-or-Treat on River Street
More than 30 waterfront merchants hand out treats to costumed kids along River Street; look for the posters in participating shops.
Free
Hours, food & parking→
#2Sat 10am–5pm (activities 1–4pm)
Michelangelo’s Women Free Family Day at the Jepson Center
Art-making all day, plus music and classical drawing demonstrations from 1 to 4pm, celebrating the new Michelangelo exhibition. Bring proof you live locally.
Free
Hours, food & parking→
#3Sat 4–7pm (trek at 6pm)
Trek ’n’ Treat at Skidaway Island State Park
Collect treats at Picnic Shelters 1–3, then join the after-dark trek that leaves Shelter 1 at 6pm.
$10 parking per vehicle
Hours, food & parking→
#4Sun 11am–3pm
Frogwarts: A Magical Adventure at Savannah Children’s Museum
A wizard-school day with train rides, wand-making, potions, owls and reptiles, “Kuidditch,” and a Magical Creature Care Clinic for stuffed animals. Food trucks on site.
Ticketed fundraiser
Hours, food & parking→
#5Fri 5–7:30pm
Trunk or Treat at Grayson Stadium
Savannah Rec & Leisure’s trunk or treat with a haunted house, face painting, a live DJ, city vehicles to explore, food trucks and a costume contest.
No admission listed
Hours, food & parking→
Good questions
Visiting Savannah with toddlers: the FAQ
Is Savannah kid-friendly?
For a family with kids under 6, yes. Our Savannah guide lists 16 places we checked for little kids, plus 3 free places and 6 picks for babies and toddlers. This page adds 2 easy restaurants near the big stops and free storytimes at 1 library system. This week’s list has 26 dated outings for ages 0–6. See free things to do in Savannah and this weekend’s list.
How many days do you need in Savannah with a toddler?
Two: Tricentennial Park one morning, River Street and a storytime the next.
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