Welcome to the "Hostess City"
While few U.S. cities can match Savannah for historic beauty, it is also a bustling port, the home to numerous colleges and universities and a culinary dream destination.
See the Savannah Insider’s Guide online and start planning your visit today! And be sure to download Visit Savannah’s Know Before You Go for visitor center locations, local services and more.
Fast Facts
Currency: U.S. Dollar ($)
Language: English
Time Zone: Eastern Daylight Time (GMT -3)
Airport: Savannah/Hilton Head International (SAV)
Please Note: Official Plant Biology 2023 housing reservations are made via the ASPB housing reservations site. Plant Biology does not utilize third-party vendors for housing. Beware unsolicited emails claiming to be travel booking sites affiliated with Plant Biology.
This friendly town is pleased to offer Plant Biology 2023 attendees discounts at businesses in Savannah’s Historic District and nearby through the Show Us Your Badge program. Learn more about the program here.
Uplift Savannah connects visitors to Savannah’s Black-owned businesses, professionals and cultural tourism. See their directory here.
From the highly walkable and largest urban National Historic Landmark District in the United States to the oldest Black congregation in North America and the birthplace of Girl Scouts founder Juliette Gordon Low, there is history around every corner in Savannah.
Restaurant Recommendations
From world cuisine to the ultimate Southern dishes, Savannah is a foodie’s delight. Visit Savannah offers these recommendations for your consideration.
Plant Riverside District (located within the JW Marriott)
District Seafood
District Smokehouse
Graffito
Riverside Sushi
Savannah Tequila Co.
Stone & Webster
City Market Area
Coco & Moss
The Grey
Sorry Charlies Oyster Bar
The Grove Savannah
Madame Butterfly
Garibaldie
Alligator Soul
Vic’s on the River
The Olde Pink House