We went down to City Market during the St. Patrick's Day celebrations this weekend and it was such a fun experience. Jordan and I love coming here when the city is full of energy, and St. Patrick's weekend definitely brings that. The whole area was packed with people, music, and everyone dressed in green just enjoying the festivities. Bars were lively, drinks were flowing, and the atmosphere felt like one big outdoor party. It's one of those places where you can just walk around, pop into different spots, grab a drink, and enjoy the crowd. Of course, with the holiday crowd it gets very busy, but that's honestly part of the fun. If you're looking to experience Savannah during St. Patrick's, City Market is definitely one of the best places to soak in the celebration. Jordan and I had a great time and it's always a memorable way to celebrate the holiday in Savannah. read more

See all

This area is one of the iconic tourist spots for Savannah. A place for locals and visitors to mingle and relax. There are usually live musicians, artists and many other events that make this a draw for people looking for a fun time outdoors in the historic district. There are many restaurants, bars and shops to cater anyone's taste. We spent a good while listening to some music and people-watching. read more

City Market - Art Galleries Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Very nice! The city market is wirth the experience. Whether you are looking for ice cream, candies, food, drinks or art. You can find it all right here. The market is pretty busy during the day time but closes relatively early. Bars and restaurants are shutting down right at 10pm. Make sure to check out one of the art studios! The art is unbelievably beautiful!! read more

City Market - Art Galleries Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

I love city market, it's one of my favorite areas in the city. It's great to go after my husband gets off work and get a drink and people watch with our dog. read more

An open air market, I suppose you could call it an arcade. Lots of art galleries, candy shops, booze stands, cafes and restaurants. The Prohibition Museum and speakeasy is here. Clothing boutiques, ceramics, basket shops, photography studios. There are also outposts to schedule trolley and carriage tours here, as well as places to obtain tourist information. Several benches (thankfully under the shade of the trees) to sit and enjoy a beverage while people watching. Belford's and Wexford's Irish Pub are also both here. Great place to stroll through. read more

See all

Tourist central. Lots to see and do and eat. Indigents gather in Ellis Square and there is no lack of panhandlers on most side streets. Make sure your wallet is in your front pockets. I did not see any police at all. read more

July 18 & November 29,2024 Been down to City Market twice this year. Both times when we had visitors in town. Hubby and I passed through City Market on Mother's Day as it is a stop on the Old Town Trolley but didn't take the time to get off the trolley and walk around. The next time was in July while on the trolley with a friend of mine from school. We stopped and had pizza at Vinny Van Go Go and went to the Prohibition museum. Than the day after Thanksgiving we came here with friends that were visiting. All the restaurants were packed as the walking areas more so surprisingly than Halloween. We got lunch at a restaurant a block off the market that had no wait. Definitely the center of what is happening in town with restaurants and shops. read more

See all

I thought City Market was OK. If you've never been and happen to be in the area, it's worth walking over to check out. I'm not sure I'd go out of my way for it, but there are reasons to visit, such as experiencing the American Prohibition Museum and starting a city tour from here. In these cases, the rest of the market is certainly worth exploring. This is Savannah's historic municipal market, first opened in 1733. The market has taken on different forms over the years. Today, it consists of four small city blocks of buildings filled with shops, restaurants, bars, cafes and bakeries, arts and crafts, and more. The market is indoor-outdoor. The central thoroughfare runs east-west and is pedestrian-only, adding to the market's charm. The market is bound to the west by Franklin Square, with the Haitian Monument, and to the east by Ellis Square, with a Savannah visitors center and splash pad, among other things. If you're unfamiliar with Savannah's squares, there are 22 of them. This area is only a few blocks south of River Street and the Savannah River -- all very walkable. It is touristy. A couple of the more interesting places here include the aforementioned American Prohibition Museum, complete with a speakeasy, and a location of Savannah's Candy Kitchen, where you can try free praline samples and look at the various old-school candy-making machines. Horse and carriage and trolley tours originate from here as well. If you're driving here, I suggest parking in the Whitaker Street Parking Garage at 7 Whitaker St, Savannah, GA 31401. Check this page for current rates: https://www.savannahga.gov/facilities/facility/details/whitaker-street-parking-garage-152 You can also park on the street. If you park on the street, check the nearest parking kiosk because parking might be free. If you have to pay, you can pay at the kiosk or use the ParkSavannah app on your phone. read more

City Market - Savannah City Market decorated for Christmas 2023. Horse and carriage rides. - Art Galleries Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

I thought it was cute. There's a little bit of everything and you'd be hard pressed to not find something you're a fan of. They have restaurants, shopping, even a museum dedicated to the American Prohibition era. What's not to enjoy? Well, likely that it's overcrowded with tourists and this doesn't compare in size to other markets (thinking specifically of Pike Place Market in Seattle), but hey, different strokes for different folks and all. read more

City market is a really great place to walk around. The problem is there's a lot of homeless and it always smells like pot. However, if you can get past that, there's a lot of great shops and paintings local artist Candy, Pizza and drinks! read more

See all

Cute little market with tons of local artists and vendors inside. All selling their wares and friendly and ready to greet you. Everyone we encountered here in Savannah was so kind! I saw some very unique items and was able to find some great gifts for friends at home. Loved it and well worth the visit to see what is being sold here and interact with some locals. read more

Sort of a disappointment and kind of a misnomer. It's not a bad gathering place and collection of touristy shops and eateries. But the true iconic "city markets" (e.g , Charleston, Pike's Place) have a historic feel and element. Savannah's city market is more like a pedestrian mall closed to street traffic. There are plenty of eat and drink spots. And a few candy/cookie shops that offer free samples. The famous Byrd's cookie shop has a large outlet here. Nearby River Street along the Savannah River has much of the same shops but also a nicer setting/view. So if you're crunch for touring time, you have a choice. read more

I love this hangout spot. You can watch people or just go to all the restaurants, shops and art galleries. read more

See all

We came here because the sign outside stated that they had Peach Sangrias and that is one of our favorite drinks! We were asked if we wanted to sit outside or inside and we stated inside and we were seated immediately. Our waitress was kind, attentive and friendly the entire time. We ordered the sangrias and waters as well. Unfortunately, the sangrias did not taste good at all. The water was also not good at all. We decided to order the spinach artichoke dip which came with bread and that wasn't too bad. The bread was a little burnt. We were a little disappointed about the sangrias. Overall, I do not think we will be coming back. read more

The City Market of Savannah is a pleasant area to stop and relax for a little while visiting downtown. For me, I actually plugged City Market into Google Maps and drove here with my car. I found parking along a side street and paid the meter. It was very easy and efficient. Yes, lol, I'm not the type of person to take the big Old Town Tourist Trolley that drops you on and off. So if you're here by yourself, you can certainly take your car. Although City Market is small and only about 2 full blocks long in length, I found it to be a great spot for picking up my Savannah souvenirs. They feature plenty of gift shops along charming cobblestone streets. Also here are quaint outdoor restaurants good for lunch and dinner. During nice weather it's great to sit outside underneath canopies. Overall, what I really think won me over about hanging out here at City Market was the opportunity to sit down on the benches and take it easy. There was time to people watch and just reflect on all the fun exploring I did around Savannah. I feel it's best to visit City Market in early afternoon. I'd first recommend checking out famous Forsyth Park and the plenty of renowned squares and quarters situated throughout downtown Savannah. And within these parks are Spanish moss covered trees symbolic of pure southern charm. Then coming on over to City Market, you can have ice cream as a midday snack and sit down. I think that this place is best known for a chance to shop for keepsakes as well as browsing the stores and restaurants. For me I spent an hour or two hanging out and it was a nice way to break up my day before venturing off to wondrous Wormsloe Historic Site. It doesn't take much to stop on by here at City Market. Although this wasn't the most memorable part of my tour around Savannah, I still appreciated taking a moment out of the day to buy a few mementos and then sit down on a bench to enjoy the peaceful setting with an ice cream cone in hand. read more

The city market was AMAZING!!!!! I wish they had this in LA... I would be there everyday!! Anything and everything one needs to eat or prepare food to eat! Freest produce, meat , desserts, ingredients etc... Food to order... eat in... take away! Absolutely a must visit to realize how crappy every other grocery store is!!!! read more

City Market - Art Galleries Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

What a disappointment. When he would rather go to Little Caesars, then get this soggy mess. It looks like they bought a store-bought frozen pizza and put it in the oven for half the cooking time. I wouldn't give it to my dog. A one star review is too good for this garbage. read more

City Market - It's like they took a store-bought pizza and cooked it half the time. I wouldn't give it to my dog. - Art Galleries Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Unique specialty shops, food venues, and bars The history of Savannah's City Market dates back to the 1700's when it was the central place for people to shop, mingle with their community people and trade. Today it's a social hub with plenty more of the same -- shopping, dining and nightlife. According to our tour guide It has survived a few tragedies throughout its existence including two fires, the Civil War and Savannah's great hurricane of 1860 and it even almost became a ghost town. It didn't look like a ghost town when our trolley took us here as one of the stops. We eventually got off the tour and decided to have lunch here at Wild Wing Cafe. They have all kinds of dining options to choose from from fine dining to casual bites. After lunch we strolled around and did some shopping for snack bites (Byrd's Famous Cookies) and at a souvenir shop for some novelty shirts. This is a pedestrian area that is 4 blocks long. We didn't walk the entire area but you can also check out incredible art work from local artists. They have six street-level galleries as well as an upstairs Art Center. There is a gangster museum here too! City Market is across Ellis Square where they have a statue of Johnny Mercer. I know his name doesn't sound familiar to many but he sang Moon River... "Moon River, wider than a mile: I'm crossin' you in style someday..." Review #1835 read more

See all

What a fun block filled with bars, restaurants, outdoor patios, souvenirs stores, and live entertainment. We spent quite a few hours enjoying all it has to offer with our favorites being Vinnie Van Gogos, Pie Society, and Something for Everyone. read more

City Market - Art Galleries Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

I must admit, I get annoyed by the overuse of the phrase TOURIST TRAP! CAMBRIDGE DICTIONARY defines it as 'a crowded place that provides entertainment and things to buy for tourists, often at high prices.' The problem I have with this definition applying to Savannah's City Market is it's in the heart of the downtown historic district where the high rent in any downtown area in any city is common and drives up prices. Comparatively speaking, I didn't find the pricing at any of the shops to be unreasonable or outrageous when considering the location. My other annoyance with the phrase TOURIST TRAP is Savannah's Downtown area is filled with plenty of interesting places to just walk in and observe without coming out of your pocket for anything unless you feel so inclined. Besides, it's not really your traditional Street Market with souvenirs and knick-knacks (although there is a souvenir store), but more of a gathering of random business sandwiched between two historic parks and flooded with music, impromptu dancing and pedal-powered street cars loaded with highly entertaining alcohol-induced passengers. There's a cookie bakery, pizzeria, whimsical art gallery, nearby escape rooms, and an assortment of restaurants, bars, sweet treats and places to enjoy frozen adult drinks. Nearby Franklin Square and Ellis Square give room for families or couples to just chill out and take in the robust atmosphere while also providing a place to rest and eat... and eat you will!!! Surrounding City Market are an impressive number of eateries, tap houses, tapa's and take-out! *** BLACK HISTORY However, the City Market does not get it's name from the shops and businesses you see today. It instead derives its name from its true heritage as a place to buy and sell food like fruit, vegetables, and meat, as well as livestock since its original founding in 1733. According to the City Market website, by 1755 it was not only the hotspot for fishermen and farmers to sell their goods, but also where the horse drawn carriages would drop off all the locals for social and commercial gatherings. What the website does not discuss is the 3 story building across from the Visitor Center @ Ellis Square. It currently houses WOOF GANG BAKERY and BLUE/GREEN Vacations, but was once upon a time a place where slaves were held/sold like cattle on the upper floor and was known as The Montmollin Building. According to some sources, the owners of this building continued to host and sell slaves even AFTER the Emancipation Proclamation was signed by President Abraham Lincoln. It only became slave free when General Sherman's "March to the Sea" captured Savannah, ending slavery by physical force. The building eventually turned it into a school for freed slaves, but it seems no markers are present to acknowledge its historical significance. *** [ FINAL THOUGHTS ] So there you have it! City Market is not only historically significant, but a fun stop in a continuous walkable loop of Savannah's Downtown that spans from the Savannah Railroad Visitors Center to the highly popular River Street and back down to Forsyth Park! We particularly enjoy visiting City Market @ night when the bar scene comes alive with music and humorous people to watch! Nothing like a Friday night, live music and alcohol induced drinks to make for good people watching! It may not be everyone's cup of Southern Sweet Tea, but we enjoy it immensely when visiting! 2021 / 109 read more

See all

The City Market is a plethora of stores, restaurants and other things nestled all into one area. You can about find anything here. A few of my previous reviews included stores that are in this location. They also offer a lot of tour options. Horse Carriage tours, trolley tours, ghost tours, self-paced tours, and much much more! A trip to Savannah should surely include a visit to the City Market. I don't think you will be disappointed at all! And if you are...my bad, lol! read more

What a surprise: we were expecting a kitchy market like Charleston, but this is essentially an arts fair with great coops and some amazing quality pieces at good prices. We bought two lovely pieces at the Art Gallery (check out Alix Baptiste, an ex-Haitian street talker who creates great afro pieces (and was willing to deal on orice.)) There are also the usual touristy junk shops, as well as several eateries, which we didn't sample. GO, you'll love it! read more

I like the layout of the market. Everything is nice and open, and the street in the middle is closed to motorized carriages. Shops appear on one side, food and beverage on the other side. Really wanted some pizza, but the line was long, and I learned that Vinnie only accepts cash. Something to know for next time. We went into the toy store, cookie shop, prohibition gift shop, Savannah gift shop, and the coffee shop around the corner. Lots of people hanging out and having a good time on a Sunday afternoon. Overall it was a fun and quick trip through the market, and I'd swing by here again the next time I came to town to try out some other places (perhaps without the kids). read more

City Market - Art Galleries Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

See all

Savannah is probably my favorite city to visit in the United States and City Market is one of the fun and interesting places to visit. It has numerous shops to find unique products and you can drink a beer in front of the Prohibition Museum. read more

Lots of restaurant choices, art shops, candy-ice cream-chocolate shops, toy stores, cookies, wine. Basically a little of everything all in a pedestrian only couple of blocks. I've been through City Market several times over the years- some businesses are the same, a couple new ones pop up. I love when it is lit up at night and live music is drifting through the streets. This can be a bit on the pricey side for most of the shops and I love a bargain- but I also can window shop and eat with the best of them. read more

See all

Very much a tourist trap, but in a good way. There is a wide variety of attractions. Savannah souvenirs? Check! Candy, cookies, snacks? Check! Drinking, Dining? Check! Museum? Check! We spent more time (and money!) here than I had expected to. I figured it would mainly be just a bunch of kitschy shops catering to "My grandma went to Savannah and all I got was this lousy t-shirt" sort of fare. But I was wrong. City Market is a great place to hang out. One could spend the better part of an afternoon & evening here and never run out of things to see, do, or buy. Next trip to Savannah I'm budgeting more time to spend here. I hope to see you there! read more

Five stars for Tristan our server went above and beyond! He was so accommodating and had great recommendations on drinks! While we didn't necessarily like the food the restaurant offered he as an incredible server ! Thank you so much Tristian. !!!! read more

Maybe it was just me, but I didn't find the City Market all that special. Essentially this is 2 pedestrian-only blocks on the west side of Ellis Square close to the water. There are a collection of building with restaurants (many on the kitchy side), the Prohibition museum (also kitchy), a bunch of art galleries (kind of cool), and some souvenir or snack food shops (popcorn, cookies). It's fine if you're going to do those things, but there is no draw beyond that. I respect the history, however the name makes it sound like a bigger deal than it actually is. People watching is probably the best thing over here, as it's an obvious tourist area. Surrounding the actual City Market are some higher quality restaurants and bars too to be fair. I would walk through this area once, and spend time at those places instead. It says something we spent next to no time here and stayed only a block away. read more

A two block area- vehicle free, makes for leisurely walking.lots of art galleries, bars restaurants and souvenir shops. Nothing caught my eye, so walked thru and back in about 15 minutes. Worth a look if you are in the area. read more

Great spot at city market in Savannah. The food was great and the staff was very friendly and quick! We shared some fried green tomatoes and then had fried fish with different sides of veggies, Mac and cheese or fries! The atmosphere was great and everyone was very pleasant! read more

See all

I've been here hundreds of times over the past several years. The city market is a staple. They almost always have live music going and there are some really cool bars here. Not to mention the Prohibition Museum, which has a speakeasy! I highly recommend making a stop here. Lots of great people watching, shopping, and live music. read more

Cool place to shop but not sure you really get a feel for Savannah here. We did get acquainted with Byrd cookies (BONUS) and the Savannah Candy Company has some cool gadgetry to watch while they make taffy and pralines. There's a few cool art galleries but a lot of the fare is really touristy. I would recommend River Street instead if you have time to only do one. read more

See all

This is a really nice place to stroll through to grab a bite, drink or do a little souvenir type of shopping, plus the live music was a nice touch! read more

City Market - Art Galleries Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Very live, music, live band. All kinds of restaurants, places to drink. Everyone is walking and laughing. It's definitely a good place to hang out on a sunny day like today! read more

City Market - Art Galleries Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

The city market is an absolute must stop for visitors to downtown Savannah. Is it a tourist attraction? Absolutely, but if you're visiting you're a tourist aren't you? A fun two blocks of pedestrian traffic. Take advantage of the stores and the people watching. You can sit outside with an adult beverage and often listen to some quality local musicians doing their thing. Visit the Savannah candy shop and get yourself a freshly made warm southern praline. From the market you can venture a few blocks to the River Street shops or head the other direction to hit the downtown stores and nearby individual city squares. Downtown Savannah just has the right vibe flowing through it. read more

City Market - Art Galleries Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

Nice shops and a relaxing stroll. Got talking to one of the draught horses that pulls the tourists around. I asked him about his job, being concerned that he might be overworked. He assured me that his days are short, he gets plenty of water and oats and really loves clip-clopping around the streets of Savannah. On hot days, he gets carrots and sugar cubes. He appreciates his life and loves the attention he gets from tourists. His only gripe is when little ones rush up to his side and hind quarters, making him nervous. As I brushed his long mane out of his eyes, he gave me a wink. He's doing OK... read more

Very nice and convenient shopping and entertainment area a few blocks up from the riverwalk in the historic district. Some of the streets are closed off to vehicles so the shops, bars and restaurants dominate the street. There is live music as well as several clubs with their own bands. You can find pretty much everything in this fun and busy section of town. A must stop when exploring the historic district. read more

The City Market is a place you must see when in Savannah. The open air city block feel was refreshing. And the varied array of shops, bars and restaurants is more than enough to fill anyone's curiosity. Bring your comfortable walking shoes. read more

City Market - Art Galleries Near Me - Savannah, Georgia

See all

Great spot to get a bite and explore some of the shops around Savannah lots to explore and experience!!

Worth seeing if you're going to the prohibition museum (which was great!). This "market" is super small and is perfect only if you need beef jerky or souvenirs. Otherwise, nothing to write home about. read more