Christmas in Savannah doesn't really need much help.

The historic squares, old houses, Spanish moss and gas-lit streets already look like someone went a little overboard with the Christmas card brief.

But come December, the city leans into it.

Start at Forsyth Park and make your way through the Historic District, where the usual Savannah wandering takes on a slightly more festive feel. Grab a coffee, browse the shops, and take the long way whenever possible. This is Savannah. There’s no prize for getting there quickly.

See Savannah after dark

This is when Savannah gets good.

The city is made for walking after dark, particularly around the squares and historic streets. Christmas lights, decorated windows and the glow from the bars and restaurants make a winter evening here feel very different from the usual December routine.

And if you're staying at Municipal Grand, you don't have far to go.

Head back to the hotel, warm up, and settle into Municipal Bar for a cocktail. The holidays are a perfectly good excuse for a second drink. We're not going to argue.

For something a little moodier, take the stairs down to The Hot Eye and keep the evening going.

A little Christmas tradition

For something quieter, Christmas at the Cathedral is one of Savannah's established holiday traditions. The 2026 performances take place on December 18 and 20, with carols, choral music and orchestral accompaniment inside the Cathedral Basilica of St. John the Baptist.

Or skip the organised festivities altogether.

Take a walk. Find a quiet square. Look up at the old buildings. Stop somewhere for a drink. Savannah is particularly good at making you feel like you've stumbled into somewhere you're not supposed to be.

Christmas at Municipal Grand

There's something to be said for checking into a hotel at Christmas and letting someone else worry about the details.

Municipal Grand puts you in the middle of Savannah's Historic District, with Forsyth Park, the city's squares, restaurants, bars and shops all within easy reach. Come for the Christmas lights, stay for the cocktails, and spend a few days doing as little as possible between the two.

Cheers.